Overview

• Judges scored it 49-45, 48-47 and 49-45 in Dubai as Anderson claimed the 205-pound belt.
• After early trouble from Yagshimuradov’s striking and pauses for eye pokes, Anderson took control with takedowns, top pressure and grappling dominance.
• Yagshimuradov, the 2024 PFL light heavyweight season winner, saw a seven-fight run end with the loss.
• The victory was reported as Anderson’s 20th career win and follows his March 2024 Bellator light heavyweight title.
• Fans lauded an often underrated career and highlighted reports that Anderson cut roughly 40 pounds in under three months before the fight.