Corey Anderson’s departure from the UFC seemed amicable enough. Anderson himself made it clear that the principal reason he decided to depart the world’s largest MMA promotion had nothing to do with any deeply held animosity toward his former fighting home. Instead, Anderson says his major epiphany came as a result of the recent head injury he suffered after passing out during a recent hike.
“It’s nothing against the UFC,” Anderson told MMA Fighting in a recent interview. “During the health ordeal, everyday, I was getting checked on by Taylor Price. If there was a bill or something that got sent to my house, it was taken care of.