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Eryk Anders

Middleweight Division • 13-5-0 (W-L-D)
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Alex Nicholson
Eryk Anders celebrates after defeating Vinicius Moreira of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Target Center on June 29, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)
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Black History Month
1 day ago

Eryk Anders | Black History Month

UFC is proud to celebrate Black History Month: UFC middleweight Eryk Anders reflects on the importance of celebrating Black History.
Athletes
3 months ago

UFC Unfiltered: Kay Hansen & Eryk Anders

Listen to the latest UFC Unfiltered podcast featuring Kay Hansen & Eryk Anders.
Athletes
3 months ago

Eryk Anders Focused On Being Himself

Middleweight Rejects Any Excuses, Looks To Return To His Essence As A Fighter
Athletes
9 months ago

Nothing Changes For Eryk Anders

The always-busy Eryk Anders might be the best-equipped athlete for the current circumstance.
Athletes
1 year ago

Eryk Anders Is Searching For Balance

1 year ago

Unfiltered Episode 304: Eryk Anders & UFC Minneapolis Recap

Athletes
1 year ago

Eryk Anders Is Always Looking To Work

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Video
1 year ago

Top 5 Finishes By UFC Minneapolis Fighters

Athletes
1 year ago

Fights To Watch Before UFC 236

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 22: Eryk Anders stands in his corner prior to facing Thiago Santos of Brazil in their middleweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ibirapuera Gymnasium on September 22, 2018 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Athletes
1 year ago

Anders' Full Athletic Potential To Be On Display In Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 11: Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier face-off for the media during the UFC 236 Ultimate Media Day at Hyatt Regency Atlanta on April 11, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Results
1 year ago

UFC 236: Results

Athletes
2 years ago

Anders Embraces The Pressure of Fighting A Toronto Native

“I love the hostile environment, I love the pressure. There is no more hostile environment than Brazil and I’ve been down there twice."

Stats & Records

  • 8
    Wins by Knockout
  • 1
    Wins by Submission
  • 4
    Wins by Decision
Striking accuracy 48% 48%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
300
Sig. Strikes Attempted
624
Grappling accuracy 40% 40%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
6
Takedowns Attempted
30
2.89
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
4.06
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.73
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.14
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
49
%
Sig. Str. Defense
75
%
Takedown Defense
0.72
Knockdown Ratio
12:59
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
179 (60%)
Clinch
67 (22%)
Ground
54 (18%)

Sig. Str. by target

78% 235 Head 20% 61 Body 1% 4 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
8 (62%)
DEC
4 (31%)
SUB
1 (8%)

Event Results

Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
San Antonio, United States
Fighting style
MMA
Age
33
Height
73.00
Weight
185.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 23, 2017
Reach
75.00
Leg reach
43.50
Q & A

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2011

What ranks and titles have you held? Nogi Pan Ams – won a silver medal and a bronze medal. 

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? UFC is the pinnacle of the sport and it is an honor to fight for them.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? University of Alabama - Health Studies

What was your job before you started fighting? Customer service rep

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Golden gloves champ (Alabama)
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? LFA middleweight champ

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown belt in jiu-jitsu
Favorite grappling technique: Blast double
Favorite Striking technique: Left hand

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Eryk Anders punches Rafael Natal of Brazil in their middleweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on July 22, 2017 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)
Alex Nicholson
Middleweight Division • 7-4-0 (W-L-D)