Corey Anderson Runs Through Sean O’Connell, Calls Out Nikita Krylov

ByFernando Quiles Jr.
Corey Anderson

The No. 9 ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight Corey Anderson (9-2) met Sean O’Connell  (17-9) inside the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 102.

“Overtime’s” place in the 205-pound division remained intact.

Anderson attack the body and looked for a right hand upstairs. He ducked under and took O’Connell down. O’Connell got back up with his back to the fence, but he was slammed back down. “”Overtime” stood in control and landed some punches from half guard.

About 15 seconds into the second stanza, “The Real OC” was on his back. Anderson looked for a choke, but settled for full mount. He hammered away at O’Connell until the fight was stopped.

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After the fight, Anderson told Jon Anik that he wants to fight Nikita Krylov if he can get past Misha Cirkunov.

Final Result: Corey Anderson def. Sean O’Connell via TKO (Strikes) – R2, 2:36

I'm Fernando and I've been writing news stories since 2009. I am a former writer for MMAMania.com and a current contributor for EFightNews.com. I have interviewed a few mixed martial arts fighters like Brendan Schaub, Tim Kennedy, and Jeff Monson. Excited to be a part of Lowkick MMA.

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