Chris Weidman vs Eryk Anders at UFC 309 | Preview & Prediction
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We have a quality middleweight fight on the prelims that on any other night would surely be on the main card as New York native Chris Weidman meets Eryk Anders
Chris Weidman vs Eryk Anders Facts
When is UFC 309? UK – the extra preliminary card starts at 11:00pm on Saturday November 16th 2024, followed by the preliminary card at 1:00am (Sunday) and the main card at 3:00am (Sunday) / USA – 6:00pm/8:00pm/10:00pm ET and 3:00pm/5:00pm/7:00pm PT
Where is UFC 309? Madison Square Garden
Where can I get tickets for UFC 309? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 309
What TV channel is UFC 309 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC 309? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC 309 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Chris Weidman and Eryk Anders expected to walk out? Sunday 17th November, 2024, 2:10am UK / Saturday 16th November, 9:10pm US ET / 6:10pm US PT
UFC 309 Main Card
Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic (Heavyweight)
Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler (Lightweight)
Viviane Araujo vs Karine Silva (Women’s Flyweight)
Bo Nickal vs Paul Craig (Middleweight)
Mauricio Ruffy vs James Llontop (Lightweight)
UFC 309 Prelims
Jonathan Martinez vs Marcus McGhee (Bantamweight)
Chris Weidman vs Eryk Anders (Middleweight)
Jim Miller vs Damon Jackson (Lightweight)
David Onama vs Roberto Romero (Lightweight)
Marcin Tybura vs Jhonata Diniz (Heavyweight)
Mickey Gall vs Ramiz Brahimaj (Welterweight)
Bassil Hafez vs Oban Elliot (Welterweight)
Veronica Hardy vs Eduarda Moura (Women’s Flyweight)
Chris Weidman: New Yorker looking for successive wins for first time since 2015
Chris Weidman (16-7) returns to action for the second time in 2024 as he looked to follow up his victory of a Bruno Silva back in March. That win was originally ruled a TKO win for Weidman but was subsequently changed by the Athletic Commission to a technical decision due to Silva suffering and eye poke leading to the stoppage. A welcome victory nonetheless for Weidman who had lost his previous two fights. After going 13-0, Weidman has since gone 3-7 and suffered a whole host of injuries during that time. At the age of 40, it is uncertain how long Weidman has left in the sport, but he will be fired up to make it back-to-back wins in the Octagon for the first time since 2015 against Anders.
Eryk Anders: 37-year-old also looking to follow up Pickett win
Like Weidman, Eryk Anders (16-8 with one no contest) is coming off unanimous decision win over Jamie Pickett, and this could be the first time since 2019 that he registers back-to-back wins in the UFC. After starting his career 11-1, he has since gone 5-7 with one no contest so there are many similarities to Weidman's career path. It has to be said that Anders’ record does not possess the same calibre of names that Weidman's does. That said, he is three years younger than Weidman and has not suffered the horrific injuries that his opponent has. Those are key factors in Anders’ favour coming into this fight.
Chris Weidman vs Eryk Anders Prediction
This fight in the UFC's middle weight division is one of the more anticipated bouts on the card. While Weidman and Anders are in the twilight of their careers, they still have plenty to offer and this is a really good fight that the UFC matchmakers have made.
We have questioned for quite some time how much energy Weidman have left in the tank but then he pulled off the win against Bruno Silva in March. He certainly talks with great inner belief but whether he can back that up at UFC 309 remains to be seen.
Anders is the younger man and has not suffered the same kind of horrific injuries that Weidman has. He should in theory have more gas left in the tank but we will find out on Saturday night.
We have a marginal preference for Anders in this one and it would be no surprise if win or lose, this is Weidman's last fight. The New Yorker has enjoyed an outstanding career but we struggle to see him getting a win here in his home state.
Prediction: Eryk Anders to win
