Chad Anheliger • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(11/2/24) Anheliger lost a three round unanimous decision to Cody Gibson
• UFC Fight Night(3/16/24) Anheliger won a three round unanimous decision over Charalampos Grigoriou
• UFC Fight Night(11/18/23) Anheliger was submitted by Jose Johnson via rear naked choke at 4:49 of the third round
• UFC 279(9/10/22) Anheliger lost a three round unanimous decision to Alatengheili
• UFC Fight Night(2/19/22) Anheliger stopped Jesse Strader via strikes at 3:33 of the third round
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 6Episode two(9/7/21) Anheliger won a three round split decision over Muin Gafurov

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2010

Seven wins by KO, three by submission (3 guillotine)

Six first-round finishes

Has won 11 of his last 14

Last pre-UFC bout was November 2019 win over TUF 29 finalist Brady Hiestand

Origin of nickname - “It was given to me by my teammates - I have a monstrous work ethic, cardio, power. Sparring rounds against me is like going with a monster.”

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I was always an athletic and competitive person. Growing up in a small town, we only had hockey as a sport to play. Once I had aged out of that, I was looking for something to fill that void. I walked into my first MMA gym, and I was immediately humbled and had my eyes opened to the sport. I was already about 19-20 when I started training, but I was instantly hooked. It has taken over my life every day since I first walked in.

Q: Training

ANSWER: I work a regular 9-5, so I do all my training in the evening. Go to Champions Creed and do my jits, wrestling, kickboxing and MMA classes and sparring. I train at a high, hard intensity from 5pm to about 9-10pm. Then go home and do it all over again the next day. For fight camp, I typically only work three to four days a week, so I can train two to three times a day on my off days. I’m getting in my strength and cardio work too, before heading to Champions Creed.

Q: What titles have you held?

ANSWER: I am the Rise FC 125 and 135 champion. Champ-champ!

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: I draw a lot of inspiration from all types of people. I have no specific person that I see as a hero. There are lots of smaller, everyday heroes all around us.

Q: What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: It would be an absolute dream come true. I have had so many visons of competing on the world stage. I really want to be able to give my family/friends and fans something big to cheer about. They have all supported me for so long, it would mean a lot to see their excitement and joy when I get that big UFC win.

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: I went to trade school and have two journeyman certificates, one in Motorcycle Mechanics and the other in Marine Mechanics.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I manage the service department at Tracker Boats at Bass Pro Shops.

Q: Ranks in any martial arts styles:

ANSWER: Black belt in jiu-jitsu

Q: Favorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: Chokes

Q: Favorite Striking technique:

ANSWER: Power right hand

LOSS

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