Corey Anderson is set to face Dovlet Yagshimuradov in a highly anticipated Light Heavyweight title fight at today’s PFL event, marking the co-main attraction of the evening. This matchup is particularly noteworthy as Anderson previously defeated Yagshimuradov via TKO at Bellator 268 in April 2021. Since their last encounter, Anderson has compiled a record of 4-1, while Yagshimuradov has an impressive streak of 7-1.
In terms of betting odds, DraftKings Sportsbook has installed Anderson as a -198 favorite, while Yagshimuradov is an underdog at +164. The fight features an over/under of 3.5 rounds, with the under set at -160, indicating expectations for potential early action.
Anderson boasts a record of 6-1 with one no contest since departing the UFC in 2020, with a clear trend of finishing fights early—six of his past bouts concluded within the first three rounds. His latest victory was a second-round TKO against Denis Goltsov in July. Conversely, Yagshimuradov has not seen a fight extend beyond the third round since 2019 and holds a career record of 25-7-1, with 18 of those wins coming by way of finish.
On paper, Anderson holds several statistical advantages, including a height difference of four inches (standing at 6’3”) and a significant reach advantage of 5.5 inches (77.5” reach compared to Yagshimuradov’s 72”). Given both fighters’ histories of finishing fights early, the anticipation builds that they will aim for a swift conclusion as they vie for the PFL World Championship.
This matchup not only showcases the skill sets of both competitors but also illustrates the excitement that the PFL brings to combat sports, as fans eagerly await the outcome of this championship clash.