Megan Anderson
3-3
Record
Career Averages
1.76
Sig. Strikes / Min
46.0%
Sig. Strike Acc.
3.35
Absorbed / Min
37.0%
Strike Defense
0.52
TD Avg / 15 min
25.0%
TD Accuracy
53.0%
TD Defense
0.5
Sub. / Fight
Win Methods (3)
KO/TKO 2
Submission 1
Decision 0
Loss Methods (3)
KO/TKO 0
Submission 2
Decision 1
Fight History
Result / Opponent
Event & Date
Method/Round
Links
Comments
Loss
vs
Amanda Nunes
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya
Mar 06, 2021
Mar 06, 2021
Submission (triangle armbar)
R1
2:03
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Nunes | 0 | 18 of 25 | 72% | 19 of 26 | 0 of 0 | --- | 2 | 0 | 0:42 |
| Megan Anderson | 0 | 2 of 5 | 40% | 2 of 5 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amanda Nunes | 0 | 18 of 25 | 72% | 19 of 26 | 0 of 0 | --- | 2 | 0 | 0:42 |
| Megan Anderson | 0 | 2 of 5 | 40% | 2 of 5 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Nunes | 18 of 25 | 72% | 15 of 22 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 3 | 10 of 16 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 9 |
| Megan Anderson | 2 of 5 | 40% | 0 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amanda Nunes | 18 of 25 | 72% | 15 of 22 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 3 | 10 of 16 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 9 |
| Megan Anderson | 2 of 5 | 40% | 0 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Expert Picks (4)
BI
Big Brady
Expert
Confident
picked Mar 3, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Amanda Nunes
Big Brady picks Amanda Nunes confidently, citing her massive advantages in striking volume, takedown ability, and competition level. He notes Anderson's poor striking defense (38%) and takedown defense (53%). He predicts a first-round submission, but passes on betting the moneyline due to the high price.
first round submission
"give me a man of nunes here give me a man of nunes i'm gonna say first round um submission"
DA
Daniel Levi
Expert
Confident
picked Mar 5, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Amanda Nunes
Daniel picks Amanda Nunes, stating she is on a completely different level than Megan Anderson. He notes Anderson's weakness on the mat and suggests looking at the under for betting, expecting an early stoppage.
under
"she's just on a completely different level than uh megan anderson so for that reason she's winning this fight"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night
Expert
Lock
picked Mar 4, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Amanda Nunes
Nunes is the greatest female fighter ever and should dominate everywhere. Anderson's only chance is a lucky KO, but Nunes's takedowns and ground game are too much. The host predicts a submission in the second round and recommends the under 2.5 rounds.
under 2.5 rounds minus 220, fight does not start round three minus 175, round two nunes plus 300
"i think that the lock of the night play for ufc 259 would easily be the under two and a half in this fight"
TH
The MMA Guru
Expert
Confident
picked Feb 26, 2021 (8 days before fight)
Amanda Nunes
The MMA Guru picks Amanda Nunes to win, likely by decision. He dismisses Megan Anderson's competition and notes Nunes has improved her grappling, taking down top opponents. He believes Nunes will take Anderson down and outgrapple her, as Anderson was ragdolled by Holly Holm and Felicia Spencer.
"nunez is going to get the job done taking her down out grappling her it's food chain stuff"
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Anderson | 1 | 7 of 14 | 50% | 32 of 39 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 1 | 0:14 |
| Norma Dumont | 0 | 5 of 16 | 31% | 14 of 25 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 2:20 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Megan Anderson | 1 | 7 of 14 | 50% | 32 of 39 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 1 | 0:14 |
| Norma Dumont | 0 | 5 of 16 | 31% | 14 of 25 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 2:20 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Anderson | 7 of 14 | 50% | 6 of 12 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 11 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 1 |
| Norma Dumont | 5 of 16 | 31% | 1 of 9 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 11 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Megan Anderson | 7 of 14 | 50% | 6 of 12 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 11 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 1 |
| Norma Dumont | 5 of 16 | 31% | 1 of 9 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 11 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogMegan Anderson vs. Norma Dumont Viana
Round 1
In the first of two significant women’s featherweight matchups, former Invicta FC champ Anderson (10-4, 2-2 UFC) takes on undefeated newcomer Dumont Viana (4-0, 0-0 UFC). The winner of this bout or the victor of the other bout in this division later may get a crack at Amanda Nunes in May, and referee Kevin MacDonald will make this contest official. There is no glove touch, and Dumont opens up with a low kick that is well shy of the mark. They come together, and Anderson cracks her with an elbow. Backing off, Dumont loads up on a right, and misses the mark. Dumont crashes in and clinches up with her, while she lands a heavy knee and nearly hits a trip. The Brazilian lands another solid few knees to each thigh, brings an elbow over the top while Anderson tries to push her face away. Dumont is hanging on tight, and nearly lands another trip, but the long legs of the Aussie keep her upright. Anderson spins her around and fires a knee up the middle, but Dumont eats it like a sandwich and stays glued to her adversary. Dumont brings up a few knees to the torso, and drops down low for a single that she lands. Anderson reverses the position, so Dumont gets out of the bad spot and pushes Anderson back against the cage. The Aussie pushes free, and Dumont whiffs on a low kick while Anderson comes up top with a jab.
Out of nowhere, Anderson unloads a ferocious right hand that lands right on the button and plants Dumont on her posterior. The Brazilian’s eyes roll around, and any follow-up is unnecessary as MacDonald races in to save the doomed fighter.
With that one-hitter quitter, has Anderson done enough to win a title shot? That remains to be seen, but she persevered after being put in a tough spot to deliver a devastating knockout and remove Dumont from the ranks of the unbeaten.
The Official Result
Megan Anderson def. Norma Dumont Viana R1 3:31 via KO (Punch)
Round 1
In the first of two significant women’s featherweight matchups, former Invicta FC champ Anderson (10-4, 2-2 UFC) takes on undefeated newcomer Dumont Viana (4-0, 0-0 UFC). The winner of this bout or the victor of the other bout in this division later may get a crack at Amanda Nunes in May, and referee Kevin MacDonald will make this contest official. There is no glove touch, and Dumont opens up with a low kick that is well shy of the mark. They come together, and Anderson cracks her with an elbow. Backing off, Dumont loads up on a right, and misses the mark. Dumont crashes in and clinches up with her, while she lands a heavy knee and nearly hits a trip. The Brazilian lands another solid few knees to each thigh, brings an elbow over the top while Anderson tries to push her face away. Dumont is hanging on tight, and nearly lands another trip, but the long legs of the Aussie keep her upright. Anderson spins her around and fires a knee up the middle, but Dumont eats it like a sandwich and stays glued to her adversary. Dumont brings up a few knees to the torso, and drops down low for a single that she lands. Anderson reverses the position, so Dumont gets out of the bad spot and pushes Anderson back against the cage. The Aussie pushes free, and Dumont whiffs on a low kick while Anderson comes up top with a jab.
Out of nowhere, Anderson unloads a ferocious right hand that lands right on the button and plants Dumont on her posterior. The Brazilian’s eyes roll around, and any follow-up is unnecessary as MacDonald races in to save the doomed fighter.
With that one-hitter quitter, has Anderson done enough to win a title shot? That remains to be seen, but she persevered after being put in a tough spot to deliver a devastating knockout and remove Dumont from the ranks of the unbeaten.
The Official Result
Megan Anderson def. Norma Dumont Viana R1 3:31 via KO (Punch)
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Anderson | 0 | 10 of 18 | 55% | 22 of 33 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 3:23 |
| Zarah Fairn | 0 | 2 of 5 | 40% | 32 of 45 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:23 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Megan Anderson | 0 | 10 of 18 | 55% | 22 of 33 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 3:23 |
| Zarah Fairn | 0 | 2 of 5 | 40% | 32 of 45 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:23 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Anderson | 10 of 18 | 55% | 10 of 17 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 1 | 10 of 13 |
| Zarah Fairn | 2 of 5 | 40% | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Megan Anderson | 10 of 18 | 55% | 10 of 17 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 1 | 10 of 13 |
| Zarah Fairn | 2 of 5 | 40% | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felicia Spencer | 0 | 3 of 6 | 50% | 5 of 8 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Megan Anderson | 0 | 22 of 31 | 70% | 25 of 34 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 2:46 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felicia Spencer | 0 | 3 of 6 | 50% | 5 of 8 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Megan Anderson | 0 | 22 of 31 | 70% | 25 of 34 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 2:46 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felicia Spencer | 3 of 6 | 50% | 2 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Megan Anderson | 22 of 31 | 70% | 13 of 17 | 0 of 5 | 9 of 9 | 1 of 7 | 8 of 9 | 13 of 15 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felicia Spencer | 3 of 6 | 50% | 2 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Megan Anderson | 22 of 31 | 70% | 13 of 17 | 0 of 5 | 9 of 9 | 1 of 7 | 8 of 9 | 13 of 15 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Anderson | 0 | 3 of 6 | 50% | 3 of 6 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Cat Zingano | 0 | 3 of 9 | 33% | 3 of 9 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Megan Anderson | 0 | 3 of 6 | 50% | 3 of 6 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Cat Zingano | 0 | 3 of 9 | 33% | 3 of 9 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Anderson | 3 of 6 | 50% | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Cat Zingano | 3 of 9 | 33% | 2 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Megan Anderson | 3 of 6 | 50% | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Cat Zingano | 3 of 9 | 33% | 2 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Loss
vs
Holly Holm
UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2
Jun 09, 2018
Jun 09, 2018
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–26)
R3
5:00
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Holm | 0 | 47 of 71 | 66% | 143 of 176 | 4 of 8 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 10:44 |
| Megan Anderson | 0 | 26 of 58 | 44% | 48 of 81 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holly Holm | 0 | 12 of 17 | 70% | 35 of 42 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 3:33 |
| Megan Anderson | 0 | 15 of 31 | 48% | 21 of 38 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Holly Holm | 0 | 18 of 31 | 58% | 57 of 74 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 3:39 |
| Megan Anderson | 0 | 7 of 19 | 36% | 16 of 28 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Holly Holm | 0 | 17 of 23 | 73% | 51 of 60 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 3:32 |
| Megan Anderson | 0 | 4 of 8 | 50% | 11 of 15 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Holm | 47 of 71 | 66% | 27 of 47 | 12 of 14 | 8 of 10 | 19 of 35 | 8 of 10 | 20 of 26 |
| Megan Anderson | 26 of 58 | 44% | 15 of 42 | 11 of 16 | 0 of 0 | 19 of 48 | 7 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holly Holm | 12 of 17 | 70% | 4 of 7 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 1 of 1 |
| Megan Anderson | 15 of 31 | 48% | 9 of 24 | 6 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 21 | 7 of 10 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Holly Holm | 18 of 31 | 58% | 15 of 27 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 7 of 16 | 1 of 1 | 10 of 14 |
| Megan Anderson | 7 of 19 | 36% | 4 of 14 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 19 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Holly Holm | 17 of 23 | 73% | 8 of 13 | 5 of 6 | 4 of 4 | 7 of 11 | 1 of 1 | 9 of 11 |
| Megan Anderson | 4 of 8 | 50% | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
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