Doug Anderson (fighter)

For other people of the same name, see Douglas Anderson.

Doug Anderson
Born	May 15, 1982 (1982-05-15) (age 29) New Jersey, USA
Nationality	American
Height	1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight	64 kg (140 lb; 10.1 st)
Division	Featherweight
Style	Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Rank	blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mixed martial arts record
Total	4
Wins	3
By knockout	1
By submission	2
Losses	1
By decision	1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Doug Anderson (born May 15, 1982) co-hosts the Discovery Channel television show Fight Quest with Jimmy Smith, As of 2008^[update]]

Anderson was born in New Jersey. He enlisted in the US Army in 2002 and served a full year in Iraq. He saw intense activity and was rewarded with numerous decorations. During his military service, Anderson was part of the Rapid Deployment Forces and from 2004 until 2005 his unit was on the front line.

Martial arts

The time spent in the military awakened his interest in martial arts. After becoming familiar with the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques, he went on to be a bodyguard for a high ranking officer who served in Iraq.

Anderson left the army in 2005 and continued training in martial arts. He has attained a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is passionately studying Muay Thai and traditional boxing.

Other interests

When he's not traveling around the world for the Fight Quest TV show, Anderson works as a volunteer for different civic organizations and spends his time with his nieces. He also enjoys drawing, painting and tattooing.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
4 matches	3 wins	1 loss
By knockout	1	0
By submission	2	0
By decision	0	1

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	2-0	Joe Voitik	Submission (Guillotine Choke)	TCC - Top Combat Championship	09/26/2009	1	1:49
Win	1-0	Brandon Boggs	TKO (Elbows)	EFI - Strikes Back	04/11/2009	1	1:34	Holyoke Massachusetts, United States

References

External links

• Discovery Channel biography
• Professional MMA record for Doug Anderson from Sherdog

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Name	Anderson, Doug
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Date of birth	May 15, 1982
Place of birth	New Jersey, USA
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