Corey Anderson signs new deal with Bellator

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 02: Corey Anderson of the United States celebrates victory Johnny Walker of Brazil in the Light Heavyweight bout bout during UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden on November 02, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)Corey Anderson has signed a contract to compete with Bellator MMA. Anderson was under contract with the UFC and had fights remaining. However, they allowed him out of his contract and allowed him to sign with the rival promotion.

Corey Anderson (13-5) had won four consecutive fights prior to losing in his last outing against Jan Blachowicz at UFC on ESPN+ 25. Prior to that loss, he had consecutive victories over Johnny Walker, Ilir…