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EXCLUSIVE | Eryk Anders looking to make Elias Theodorou quit, earn spot in rankings at UFC 231
When Eryk Anders steps into the Octagon at UFC 231 against Elias Theodorou — a fight that he’s been chasing for some time — he’s looking to make a statement to the entire middleweight division. Coming off a loss to Thiago Santos, which he took on short-notice and in the unfamiliar light heavyweight division, Anders […]
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Tyron Woodley, Donald Cerrone and other fighters set to star in upcoming MMA movie
A handful of professional fighters, including current UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, are set to star in an upcoming mixed martial arts film called Embattled. Nicole Bosco was first to share the news amongst the MMA Community. According to Bosco’s report on Fansided, professional UFC fighters Donald Cerrone, Eryk Anders, Kenny Florian and the aforementioned […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Eryk Anders is ‘feeling confident’ ahead of Elias Theodorou fight
Eryk Anders most recently fought back in September when he lost a tough fight to Thiago Santos. However, in his mind, that fight was just a bonus but the fight he really wanted is the one he is getting. At UFC 231 on December 8, Anders will be taking on Elias Theodorou who is currently […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Eryk Anders announces he ‘got a new contract’ by taking short-notice Thiago Santos fight
Eryk Anders has had a busy year. The middleweight fought Lyoto Machida in the main event of UFC Fight Night 125 in Brazil in February. He then fought Tim Williams at UFC Fight Night 135 in August, and then accepted a quick turnaround for another main event fight against Thiago Santos in late September. Anders […]
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Eryk Anders believes if he had a full camp the ‘fight goes a different direction’
Eryk Anders was riding a high after a devastating head kick knockout victory over Tim Williams at UFC Fight Night 135 in August. With the win, Anders was hoping he could fight a ranked opponent before the end of the year. Well, Anders got his wish, but he was fighting 12 ranked middleweight Thiago Santos at light […]
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Referee Marc Goddard defends main event officiating after Kevin Lee calls “bulls**t”
Last night, in the main event of UFC Sao Paulo, Thiago Santos stepped into the cage with short-notice replacement opponent Eryk Anders. Toward the end of the third round, Santos began unloading on Anders on the ground, punishing him with thudding punches and elbows to the head. Remarkably, however, Anders survived until round’s end. Unfortunately, […]
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Eryk Anders issues statement after loss to Thiago Santos
Originally, last night’s UFC Sao Paulo card was supposed to be headlined by a light heavyweight bout between Jimi Manuwa and Glover Teixeira. Unfortunately, Teixeira was then forced out of the fight with an injury and replaced by beefed-up middleweight Thiago Santos. Then, in the midst of fight week, Manuwa was forced out of the […]
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Fighters react to tonight’s war between Thiago Santos and Eryk Anders
A light heavyweight fight between usual middleweight competitors Thiago Santos and Eryk Anders served as the headliner of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 137 event in Sao Paulo. The fight proved to be an absolute war as both men were able to land some heavy shots and significant strikes. Eryk Anders attempted to utilize his wrestling […]
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UFC Fight Night 137 Results: Thiago Santos stops Eryk Anders (Highlights)
A light heavyweight bout between Thiago Santos and Eryk Anders served as the headliner of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 137 event in Sao Paulo. Thiago Santos was initially scheduled to meet Jimi Manuwa at the event, replacing former title challenger Glover Teixeira who was forced to pullout with an injury. However, Manuwa would also suffer […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Eryk Anders speaks out after Carlos Junior vs. Theodorou fight is scratched from UFC 231
One of the big headlines in the MMA world this morning was that Antonio Carlos Junior is out of his UFC 231 matchup against Elias Theodorou. The first replacement matchup that comes to mind with Carlos Junior on the bench is Eryk Anders vs. Theodorou, given that Anders called out Theodorou after his UFC Fight […]
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Victorious Eryk Anders calls out Elias Theodorou, Theodorou responds
On Saturday night, on the main card of UFC Lincoln, former college football star Eryk Anders sought to rebound from the first setback of his MMA career, a close decision loss to former champion Lyoto Machida. He did so in incredible fashion, decapitating his opponent Tim Williams with a perfectly timed head kick in the […]
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VIDEO | Eryk Anders destroys Tim Williams with a brutal head kick at UFC Lincoln
A middleweight bout between Eryk Anders and Tim Williams kicked off tonight’s UFC Fight Night 135 main card on FS1 from Lincoln, Nebraska. Eryk Anders (10-1 MMA) enters tonight’s contest on the heels of his first career loss which came via split-decision at the hands and feet of Lyoto Machida. After a back and forth […]
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Eryk Anders issues classy statement after losing first pro fight to Lyoto Machida
Last night, in the main event of the UFC’s stop in Belem, Brazil, former football player and current UFC middleweight prospect Eryk Anders took on the biggest test of his career thus far in former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida. Unfortunately for Anders, the amply more experienced Machida proved a little too much to […]
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UFC Fight Night 125 Results: Lyoto Machida defeats Eryk Anders via split-decision
UFC Fight Night 125 Results: Lyoto Machida vs. Eryk Anders A key middleweight scrap between former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida and undefeated contender Eryk Anders headlined tonight’s UFC Fight Night 125 event in Belem, Brazil. Round one begins and Anders comes forward quickly. Machida takes his famous karate stance. Machida with a kick to […]
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Former linebacker and UFC Belem headliner Eryk Anders explains why “football is way more dangerous than MMA”
Former Alabama Crimson Tide starting linebacker Eryk Anders is getting the fast-track in the UFC. Just two wins into his stint with the promotion, he’s been pencilled in for a headlining bout with a former champion, as he’s scheduled to meet Lyoto Machida in the main event of the UFC’s upcoming trip to Belem, Brazil. Now […]