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sports1 year ago

Eryk Anders Dominates Weidman at UFC 310, Fans Urge Retirement

Eryk Anders secured a second-round TKO victory over Chris Weidman at UFC 310, using a relentless ground and pound strategy after escaping a guillotine choke attempt. Despite being knocked down in the first round, Anders turned the fight around in the second, forcing the referee to stop the bout at 4:51. Anders, who is nearing the end of his career, added a former champion to his resume, while Weidman, recovering from a past leg injury, faces an uncertain future with a 1-2 record since his return.

via MMA Fighting|
#chris-weidman#eryk-anders#ground-and-pound
sports1 year ago

UFC 309: Former Champion's Bout Canceled Due to Medical Issues

UFC 309 has faced significant disruptions, including the last-minute cancellation of a fight between former middleweight champion Chris Weidman and Eryk Anders due to medical issues on Anders' side. This cancellation is particularly disappointing for Weidman, who was eager to compete in his home state of New York for the first time since 2018. The main event still features Jon Jones defending his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden.

via Bloody Elbow|
#chris-weidman#eryk-anders#fight-cancellation
sports1 year ago

Weidman vs. Anders Canceled Last-Minute at UFC 309 Due to Medical Issue

The UFC 309 event at Madison Square Garden faced a last-minute change as the fight between Chris Weidman and Eryk Anders was canceled due to Anders' illness. Both fighters had successfully made weight and expressed enthusiasm for the bout, which was set for the prelims. Weidman, who was looking to build on a recent victory, shared his disappointment on social media. The main card still features high-profile fights, including Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic for the heavyweight title.

via MMA Junkie|
#chris-weidman#eryk-anders#fight-cancellation
sports1 year ago

Eryk Anders on Redemption, Retirement, and UFC 309 Ambitions

UFC middleweight Eryk Anders reflects on his past drug abuse and its impact on his MMA career as he prepares to face Chris Weidman at UFC 309. Anders, a former college football champion, has been clean for over a year, which has led to personal growth and gaining custody of his son. He acknowledges that his past lifestyle hindered his performance and is now focused on his future, both in and out of the octagon, with three fights left on his current contract.

via MMA Fighting|
#chris-weidman#drug-recovery#eryk-anders