Megan Anderson
Professional record
Last 5: LWWLW
Profile
- Age
- 36 (born February 11, 1990)
- Born in
- Gold Coast
- Height
- 6' 0"
- Weight
- 145 lbs.
- Reach
- 72"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- UFC record
- 3-3
- Title fights
- 1
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC3
- KO/TKO 2
- Submission 1
Losses in the UFC3
- Submission 2
- Decision 1
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 1.76
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 3.35
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 0.52
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 0.5
Next fight
In the record book
About Megan Anderson
Megan Anderson, born in Gold Coast, Australia on February 11, 1990, is a women's featherweight mixed martial artist. Anderson is 6' 0" tall with a 72" reach.
Anderson has fought professionally since 2013, debuting with FightWorld Cup. An 8-2 record outside the UFC came first. The UFC debut came at UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2 in June 2018, where Anderson lost to Holly Holm by decision. In the UFC, Anderson is 3-3 across 6 fights.
A finisher on the feet, Anderson has won 2 of 3 UFC fights by knockout.
Anderson needed only 1:01 to beat Cat Zingano at UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2, the fastest UFC win of that career. 3 of Anderson's 3 UFC finishes came in the first round. Anderson's record outside the UFC includes 4-1 in Invicta FC and 1-1 in FightWorld Cup.
Anderson's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya in March 2021, where Anderson lost to Amanda Nunes.
UFC fight history
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L
Amanda Nunes Title
Submission · Triangle Armbar From Back Control · R1 2:03
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya
Mar 6, 2021
2Str 0TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 3:31
UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo
Feb 29, 2020
7Str 0TD 1KD -
W
Submission · Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard · R1 3:57
UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya
Oct 5, 2019
10Str 1TD 0KD -
L
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 3:24
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Lee
May 18, 2019
3Str 0TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Kick to Head At DistanceEye Injury to Zingano · R1 1:01
UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2
Dec 29, 2018
3Str 0TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2
Jun 9, 2018
26Str 0TD 0KD
Full MMA career
Megan Anderson is 11-5 across 16 professional fights in 5 promotions, since a pro debut on November 16, 2013 (FightWorld Cup). 10 of those fights were outside the UFC.
Pro wins11
- KO/TKO 6
- Submission 3
- Decision 2
Pro losses5
- Submission 3
- Decision 2
- Finish rate
- 82% of wins
- Longest win streak
- 4
Fights by promotion
| Promotion | Record | First fight |
|---|---|---|
| UFC | 3-3 | 2018 |
| Invicta FC | 4-1 | 2015 |
| FightWorld Cup | 1-1 | 2013 |
| Roshambo MMA | 2-0 | 2014 |
| Nitro MMA | 1-0 | 2014 |
All professional fights
| Result | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| L | Amanda Nunes | Mar 6, 2021 |
| W | Norma Dumont | Feb 29, 2020 |
| W | Zarah Fairn | Oct 5, 2019 |
| L | Felicia Spencer | May 18, 2019 |
| W | Cat Zingano | Dec 29, 2018 |
| L | Holly Holm | Jun 9, 2018 |
| W | Charmaine Tweet | Jan 14, 2017 |
| W | Peggy Morgan | Jul 29, 2016 |
| W | Amanda Bell | May 7, 2016 |
| W | Amber Leibrock | Jan 16, 2016 |
| L | Cindy Dandois | Sep 12, 2015 |
| W | Zoie Shreiweis | Dec 6, 2014 |
| W | Jodie Struzik | Oct 11, 2014 |
| W | Kerry Barrett | Jul 26, 2014 |
| W | Janay Harding | Apr 12, 2014 |
| L | Zoie Shreiweis | Nov 16, 2013 |
Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Quick answers
What is Megan Anderson's record?
Megan Anderson's professional MMA record is 11 wins, 5 losses and 0 draws.
How old is Megan Anderson?
Megan Anderson is 36 years old, born on February 11, 1990.
How tall is Megan Anderson and what is their reach?
Megan Anderson stands 6' 0" with a 72" reach.
Who did Megan Anderson fight last?
Megan Anderson lost to Amanda Nunes by Submission at UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya on Mar 6, 2021.
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