Career
Early career
Anderson began training in mixed martial arts at the age of 19, and later made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2011. Anderson compiled an undefeated record of 9-0 with one no contest before being signed by Bellator
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Anderson made his promotional debut against Patricky Freire at Bellator 98 on September 7, 2013. Anderson was then scheduled to face Terry Etim in the quarterfinals of the Bellator Season Ten Lightweight Tournament on March 21, 2014 at Bellator 113.
Etim then pulled out due to an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury.
Etim was replaced by Brandon Girtz. In the semifinals, Anderson faced Polish submission specialist Marcin Held at Bellator 117 on April 18, 2014.
Anderson was handed his first professional loss via triangle choke submission in the second round. Anderson faced Danny Navarro on January 16, 2015 at Bellator 132.
Anderson next faced Brent Primus at Bellator 141 on August 28, 2015.
He lost the fight by split decision. In the first rematch of his career, Anderson faced Patricky Freire for a second time on December 4, 2015 at Bellator 147.
