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Chad Anheliger

Bantamweight
Record Record: 13-8-0
Wins
13
Losses
8
Draws
0
7KO/TKO
3Sub
3Dec
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Vitals

Height, reach, and career background.

Age
38
Height
5′6″1.68 m
Reach
65″164 cm
Weight class
Bantamweight
Nationality
Canada
Team
Champions Creed MMA
Active
2010–present

Record

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LossRecord after fight: 13-8-0DEC
Opponent: Cody Gibson, their record after the fight: 21-10-0unanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 246 - Moreno vs. Albazi
2 Nov 2024

Anheliger struggled to escape Gibson's grappling pressure, with Gibson winning scrambles and returning him to the mat after stand-ups. Anheliger found some striking success early in the third, but Gibson quickly grounded him again and secured a unanimous decision.

Key moments

  • Gibson kept advancing through scrambles and bringing Anheliger back to the canvas.
  • Gibson combined strikes with submission attempts from controlling positions.
  • Anheliger started the third round well on the feet before Gibson restored his ground control.
  • The judges awarded Gibson the decision, scoring it 30-27, 30-27 and 30-26.
WinRecord after fight: 13-7-0DEC
Opponent: Charalampos GrigoriouunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 239 - Tuivasa vs. Tybura
16 Mar 2024

Anheliger attacked Grigoriou’s lead leg early, then worked from the clinch when Grigoriou sought grappling exchanges in round two. He landed elbows and continued targeting the leg before pulling away with measured offense in the third for the unanimous decision.

Key moments

  • Anheliger chopped at Grigoriou’s lead leg in the opening round.
  • Anheliger was forced to work off his back during the second half of round one.
  • When Grigoriou looked to grapple in round two, Anheliger landed clinch elbows and kept attacking the lead leg.
  • Anheliger picked his shots and pulled away in the third round.
LossRecord after fight: 12-7-0SUB
Opponent: Jose Johnsonrear-naked chokeR3 4:49
UFC Fight Night 232 - Allen vs. Craig
18 Nov 2023

Johnson used his length to create attacking scrambles from range and on the ground, while Anheliger answered with takedowns and attacks of his own. Late in the fight, Johnson worked to Anheliger’s back, flattened him and secured a rear-naked choke.

Key moments

  • Johnson used his length from range and during ground exchanges to create scrambles.
  • Anheliger dragged Johnson to the canvas and searched for openings.
  • Johnson worked around to Anheliger’s back late in the fight.
  • Johnson flattened Anheliger and secured the rear-naked choke at 4:49 of round three.
LossRecord after fight: 12-6-0DEC
Opponent: Alatengheili, their record after the fight: 16-8-2unanimousR3 5:00
UFC 279 - Diaz vs. Ferguson
10 Sep 2022

Alatengheili hurt Anheliger with a left hand in the first round and continued landing accurate power shots as Anheliger fired back. Anheliger had better moments in the second, but Alatengheili added two takedowns in the third to secure the unanimous decision.

Key moments

  • A left hand rocked Anheliger midway through round one.
  • Anheliger fired back, but another shot rattled him with about 90 seconds left in the round.
  • Anheliger had positive moments in the second, while Alatengheili’s accurate power punching kept him ahead.
  • Alatengheili scored a takedown early in round three and another late.
WinRecord after fight: 12-5-0TKO
Opponent: Jesse StraderpunchesR3 3:33
UFC Fight Night 201 - Walker vs. Hill
19 Feb 2022

Anheliger landed knees in the first-round clinch exchanges and dropped Strader with a right hand early in the second. With the fight still competitive in the third, Anheliger knocked Strader down with a left hand and finished with follow-up strikes at 3:33.

Key moments

  • Anheliger landed a series of knees from the clinch in round one.
  • A right hand dropped Strader about a minute into the second round, before Strader recovered and they continued exchanging.
  • Anheliger dropped Strader with a left hand in round three and finished with follow-up strikes at 3:33.
WinRecord after fight: 11-5-0DEC
Opponent: Muin GafurovsplitR3 5:00
Dana White's Contender Series - Contender Series 2021: Week 2
7 Sep 2021
WinRecord after fight: 10-5-0TKO
Opponent: Brady Hiestand, their record after the fight: 4-1-0punchesR3 0:37
Rise FC 5 - Rise Fighting Championship
30 Nov 2019
WinRecord after fight: 9-5-0TKO
Opponent: Craig MacleanpunchesR3 1:29
Rise FC 3 - Rise Fighting Championship
13 Apr 2019
WinRecord after fight: 8-5-0TKO
Opponent: Terrence ChanpunchesR1 3:22
Rise FC 2 - Rise Fighting Championship
30 Nov 2018
WinRecord after fight: 7-5-0DEC
Opponent: Eric WilsonunanimousR3 5:00
MFC 1 - Modern Fighting Championship 1
23 Feb 2018
WinRecord after fight: 6-5-0SUB
Opponent: Randy Turnerguillotine chokeR1 1:29
Wreck MMA - Pro Series 2
10 Nov 2017
WinRecord after fight: 5-5-0SUB
Opponent: Josh Smithguillotine chokeR2 1:55
HKFC - Hard Knocks 54
17 Mar 2017
WinRecord after fight: 4-5-0SUB
Opponent: James Manciniguillotine chokeR1 3:41
HFC 11
2 Dec 2016
WinRecord after fight: 3-5-0KO
Opponent: Cory ChamberspunchR1 0:53
Saturday Night Fights Round 11
28 May 2016
LossRecord after fight: 2-5-0SUB
Opponent: Rick PfeiferarmbarR2 2:37
HKFC - Hard Knocks 37
13 Jun 2014
LossRecord after fight: 2-4-0SUB
Opponent: Mike O'Neillrear-naked chokeR3 1:54
HKFC - School of Hard Knocks 34
17 Jan 2014
LossRecord after fight: 2-3-0SUB
Opponent: Noah Alitriangle chokeR1 0:51
RITC 48
26 Oct 2013
WinRecord after fight: 2-2-0TKO
Opponent: Adam ImhoffpunchesR2 2:45
HKFC - School of Hard Knocks 25
15 Jun 2012
WinRecord after fight: 1-2-0TKO
Opponent: Chantha Bundoctor stoppageR1 2:15
HKFC - School of Hard Knocks 19
20 Jan 2012
LossRecord after fight: 0-2-0SUB
Opponent: Marc SavoiearmbarR1 3:02
HKFC - School of Hard Knocks 13
27 May 2011
LossRecord after fight: 0-1-0SUB
Opponent: Mitchell MacPheeguillotine chokeR1 1:20
PFC 6
10 Dec 2010

The Read

Style, strengths, and defining traits.

Chad Anheliger began MMA around age 19 or 20 after looking for a new competitive outlet beyond hockey. He holds a jiu-jitsu black belt and has held Rise FC's 125 and 135 titles.

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