Former middleweight champion Chris
Weidman will return to action against Eryk Anders
at what is expected to be UFC 309
on Nov. 16.
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Anders’ management, Iridium Sports Agency, first brought word of
the booking. While UFC 309 has not been officially announced by the
promotion, it is likely to be held at Madison Square Garden in New
York.
Weidman will be making his second appearance of 2024 and third
overall since suffering a gruesomely broken leg against Uriah Hall at
UFC 261 in April 2021. In his last outing, “The All-American”
earned his first victory since August 2020, as he took a unanimous
decision over Bruno Silva
at UFC on ESPN 54 on March 30.
A former linebacker at the University of Alabama, Anders has
competed at both middleweight and light heavyweight during his
promotional tenure. The 37-year-old has won two of his last three
Octagon appearances, including a three-round verdict over Jamie
Pickett in his most recent outing at UFC Fight Night 238.
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#TeamIridium News 🚨Our man @erykanders
is prepared to earn his 9th @ufc victory vs.
Chris Weidman on Nov. 16 ✍🏻
#TheDarkside pic.twitter.com/MrJbXcdG30— IridiumSportsAgency (@TeamIridiumISA)
August 7, 2024