Eryk Ryan Anders, a professional mixed martial artist from the United States and a former linebacker in American football, was born on April 21, 1987. He fights in the UFC's Middleweight division. The University of Alabama was where he played college football.
He signed a contract with the NFL's Cleveland Browns after college. Before starting a career in mixed martial arts, he also played briefly in the Canadian Football League and the Arena Football League.
Rafael Natal was Anders' opponent in his UFC debut, which he won by first-round knockout at UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum.
On March 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 187, Anders faced Darren Stewart. The first round of the fight was stopped due to an illegal knee that Anders threw. A rematch between Anders and Darren Stewart was scheduled for UFC 263. He prevailed by unanimous decision in the match.
Anders’ most recent fight was a TKO victory over Kyle Daukaus in the second round at the UFC on ESPN 42 on December 3, 2022.
Eryk Anders’ Next Fight - Opponent, Date, Location & Tickets
Eryk Anders is set to face Marc-André Barriault for his next fight at UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, on June 10, 2023.
Tickets for UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana can be purchased here.
Eryk Anders Record
23 Matches | 15 Wins | 7 Losses |
By Knockout | 9 | 1 |
By Submission | 1 | 1 |
By Decision | 5 | 5 |
No Contests | 1 |
Marc-André Barriault Record
22 Matches | 15 Wins | 6 Losses |
By Knockout | 10 | 1 |
By Submission | 1 | 1 |
By Decision | 4 | 4 |
No Contests | 1 |
FAQs
A. Eryk Anders’ next opponent is Marc-André Barriault for UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana on June 10, 2023.
A. The net worth of Eryk Anders is estimated to be $3 million as of May 2023.