Megan Anderson

Mixed martial arts career Early career In November 2013, Anderson made her professional MMA debut, losing to Zoie Shreiweis. Over the next two years, Anderson would build her record to four wins and one loss before signing to Invicta Fighting Championships.

Invicta FC In her promotional debut in September 2015, Anderson faced Cindy Dandois at Invicta FC 14: Evinger vs. Kianzad. She lost the fight by submission (triangle choke). Anderson then proceeded to gain three wins in the promotion.

Invicta FC Featherweight Championship On 14 January 2017, Anderson faced Charmaine Tweet for the Interim Invicta FC Featherweight Championship at Invicta FC 21. She won the fight by TKO in the second round. Anderson was later promoted from Interim to undisputed Featherweight Champion after Cris Cyborg vacated her belt.

After the UFC opted against signing Anderson, Anderson was scheduled to defend her undisputed title against Helena Kolesnyk at Invicta FC 24, on 15 July 2017, but the fight never took place as Anderson was later signed by the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Anderson was scheduled to make her promotional debut against Cris Cyborg at UFC 214 on 29 July 2017. However, Anderson pulled out of the bout on 27 June, citing "personal issues" as the reason. She was replaced by Tonya Evinger.

Anderson faced Holly Holm on 9 June 2018 at UFC 225. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Anderson faced Cat Zingano on 29 December 2018 at UFC 232. She won the fight via technical knockout early in the first round after a kick to Zingano caused an eye injury that didn't allow her to continue.

Anderson faced promotional newcomer Felicia Spencer on 18 May 2019 at UFC Fight Night 152. She lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Anderson faced Zarah Fairn on 6 October 2019 at UFC 243. She won the fight via a submission in round one.

Anderson faced Norma Dumont Viana on 29 February 2020 at UFC Fight Night 169. She won the fight via knockout in round one. This win earned her the Performance of the Night award.

Anderson was scheduled to face Amanda Nunes on 12 December 2020 for the UFC Women's Featherweight Championship at UFC 256. However, it was announced on 9 November that Nunes pulled out due to an undisclosed injury and the bout was postponed to 2021. The pairing was rescheduled for 6 March 2021 at UFC 259. She lost the fight via a triangle armbar in round one.

The title fight was the last fight of her prevailing six-fight contract and the organization opted not to renew it, making her a free agent.

In February 2022, Anderson posted in her social media that she is no longer pursuing fights, and is not affiliated with any teams or organizations.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time) Tied (Felicia Spencer) for most finishes in UFC Women's Featherweight division history (3) Fight of the Night (one time) vs. Amber Leibrock

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Mixed martial arts record Loss

Amanda Nunes Submission (reverse triangle armbar) UFC 259

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Norma Dumont KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo

Norfolk, Virginia, United States Win

Zarah Fairn Submission (triangle choke) UFC 243

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Loss

Felicia Spencer Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee

Rochester, New York, United States Win

Cat Zingano TKO (eye injury) UFC 232

Inglewood, California, United States Loss

Holly Holm Decision (unanimous) UFC 225

Chicago, Illinois, United States Win

Charmaine Tweet TKO (punches and head kick) Invicta FC 21: Anderson vs. Tweet

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Peggy Morgan TKO (punches) Invicta FC 18: Grasso vs. Esquibel

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Amanda Bell TKO (head kick and punches) Invicta FC 17: Evinger vs. Schneider

Costa Mesa, California, United States Win

Amber Leibrock TKO (knees and punches) Invicta FC 15: Cyborg vs. Ibragimova

Costa Mesa, California, United States Loss

Cindy Dandois Submission (triangle choke) Invicta FC 14: Evinger vs. Kianzad

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Zoie Shreiweis Submission (armbar) Roshambo MMA 4

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Win

Jodie Struzik Submission (rear-naked choke) Nitro MMA 12

Logan City, Queensland, Australia Win

Kerry Barrett Decision (majority) Roshambo MMA 3

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Win

Janay Harding Decision (unanimous) FightWorld Cup 17

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Loss

Zoie Shreiweis Decision (majority) FightWorld Cup 16

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia