Middleweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Eryk Anders

Eryk Anders

17-9
Age
38
Height
6'1"
Weight
186 lbs
Reach
75"
Avg Fight Time
11:45
Gym
Spartan Fitness MMA
UFC Record
9-9-1(19 bouts)
Wins By
5 KO 0 Sub 4 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 1 Sub 6 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 2R3 6
Last 5
WLWWL
Finish Rate
65%
Bonuses
4
Style
MMA
Location
San Antonio, United States
Next Fight2026-03-14
BT
vs Brad Tavares
Opponent Last Bout
L - Robert BryczekDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Fight History

WIN
BT
vs Brad Tavares
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos· 2026-03-14
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CL
vs Christian Leroy Duncan
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez· 2025-08-09
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:53
WIN
CW
vs Chris Weidman
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura· 2024-12-07
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:51
WIN
JP
vs Jamie Pickett
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev· 2024-03-02
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MB
vs Marc-Andre Barriault
UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana· 2023-06-10
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KD
vs Kyle Daukaus
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland· 2022-12-03
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R2 2:45
LOSS
JP
vs JunYong Park
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira· 2022-05-21
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
AM
vs Andre Muniz
UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier· 2021-12-11
SubmissionArmbar From Back Control·R1 3:13
WIN
DS
vs Darren Stewart
UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2· 2021-06-12
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
NC
DS
vs Darren Stewart
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad· 2021-03-13
Could Not ContinueIllegal Knee by Anders·R1 4:37
LOSS
KJ
vs Krzysztof Jotko
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris· 2020-05-16
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
GM
vs Gerald Meerschaert
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson· 2019-10-12
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
VM
vs Vinicius Moreira
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Dos Santos· 2019-06-29
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:18
LOSS
KR
vs Khalil Rountree Jr.
UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2· 2019-04-13
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
ET
vs Elias Theodorou
UFC 231: Holloway vs. Ortega· 2018-12-08
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
TS
vs Thiago Santos
UFC Fight Night: Marreta vs. Anders· 2018-09-22
KO/TKO·R3 5:00
WIN
TW
vs Tim Williams
UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick· 2018-08-25
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R3 4:42
LOSS
LM
vs Lyoto Machida
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders· 2018-02-03
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
MP
vs Markus Perez
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega· 2017-12-09
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RN
vs Rafael Natal
UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum· 2017-07-22
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 2:54
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.5/min
Grappling
1.75 TD
Defense
51%
⚖️Eryk adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation
27 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique

Knees

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+77% vs div avg
78%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance

Elbows

#2
56%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance

Counters

#3
48%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
37%
Jabs
37%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
5× detected
Clinch → Takedown
5× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
  • ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (78%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
  • ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Elbows) complement each other well.
  • ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
  • ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (134%) of offensive output.
  • ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 256% of offense - limited but refined.
  • ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
  • ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes
5
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
KO/TKO
#1
5
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
  • 🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (5x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.
⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (3/100). Opponents exploit this.
🚫
Anti-wrestler: 80% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.
📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (154% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy
48%
Average
Division Rank#33 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
51%
Average
Division Rank#26 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
36% acc55%
Clinch
69% acc25%
Ground
58% acc20%
Striking Differential-0.58/min
3.51 landed/min4.09 absorbed/min
3.51
Landed/Min
4.09
Absorbed/Min
0.47
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed784
Sig. Strikes Attempted1627

Key Insights

Primarily a headhunter with 70% targeting the head.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Clinch active: 25% of output in the clinch (69% accuracy).

Effective ground striker: 20% from ground at 58% accuracy.

High pace fighter: 4.8 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy
25%
Low
Division Rank#35 of 46
0%100%
TD Defense
80%
Elite
Division Rank#17 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
6%
Landed
6
Defended
99
Total
105
1.75
TD / 15min
0.07
Sub / 15min
6
TD Landed
105
TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns
26
Landed
105
Attempted
25%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 1.75/15min.

Elite TD defense (80%).

Lower TD accuracy (25%).

Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
784
1.52
Ratio
Absorbed
515
Chin Rating
Average
KD Exchange
7/8
KD Recovery
40%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
38.5
High
Strikes/Min
4.8
Standing %
71%
R3 vs R1 Output
154%
Strong Finisher

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.52x) - consistent striking dominance.

⚙️ High engagement score (38.5) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 154% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 20 fights
R1 Control
1:10
R2 Control
1:30
R3 Control
1:53
R1 to Final
+28%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+8.3pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+8.3pp
Body
-9.0pp
Leg
+0.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+5.3pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
16.8
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
7.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
45%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#31
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#31
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#33
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#26
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#14
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#18
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#35
of 46
📉 Below Average
Damage Ratio
#42
of 46
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2937
Elite
Career-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
1
/ 3
33% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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