Middleweight#16 RankedACTIVE
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 5
Last 5
LWWLW
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 BryczekKO/TKOR3 1:43· Punches to Head On Ground
Fight History
LOSS
CL
vs Christian Leroy Duncan
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 3:53
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:53
WIN
CW
vs Chris Weidman
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 4:51
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:51
WIN
JP
vs Jamie Pickett
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MB
vs Marc-Andre Barriault
UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KD
vs Kyle Daukaus
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Half Guard
R2 2:45
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R2 2:45
LOSS
JP
vs JunYong Park
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
AM
vs Andre Muniz
UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier
Submission
Armbar From Back Control
R1 3:13
SubmissionArmbar From Back Control·R1 3:13
WIN
DS
vs Darren Stewart
UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
NC
DS
vs Darren Stewart
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad
Could Not Continue
Illegal Knee by Anders
R1 4:37
Could Not ContinueIllegal Knee by Anders·R1 4:37
LOSS
KJ
vs Krzysztof Jotko
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
GM
vs Gerald Meerschaert
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
VM
vs Vinicius Moreira
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Dos Santos
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:18
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:18
LOSS
KR
vs Khalil Rountree Jr.
UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
ET
vs Elias Theodorou
UFC 231: Holloway vs. Ortega
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
TS
vs Thiago Santos
UFC Fight Night: Marreta vs. Anders
KO/TKO
R3 5:00
KO/TKO·R3 5:00
WIN
TW
vs Tim Williams
UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R3 4:42
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R3 4:42
LOSS
LM
vs Lyoto Machida
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
MP
vs Markus Perez
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RN
vs Rafael Natal
UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 2:54
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
24 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+78% vs div avg
79%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Counters
46%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
42%
Head Kicks
33%
🦵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 (79%). 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 (129%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 250% 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 (5 techniques)
Kick to Head At Distance
#11
20% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
20% of KOs
Punch to Head In Clinch
#31
20% of KOs
Punches to Head From Half Guard
#41
20% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#51
20% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Kick to Head At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
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 (175% 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
37% acc56%
Clinch
70% acc24%
Ground
56% 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.
Effective ground striker: 20% from ground at 56% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 4.9 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.
Ground active: 20% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
784
1.52
Ratio
Absorbed
515
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
7/8
KD Recovery
40%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
38.2
High
Strikes/Min
4.9
Standing %
73%
R3 vs R1 Output
175%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.52x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (38.2) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 175% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 19 fights
R1 Control
1:04
R2 Control
1:26
R3 Control
1:44
R1 to Final
+40%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+9.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+9.8pp
Body
-10.2pp
Leg
+0.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+4.6pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
17.1
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
7.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
44%
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
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
1
/ 3
33% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights