Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders
UFC309
Madison Square Garden in New York
Saturday November 16, 2024
Chris Weidman will face Eryk Anders at UFC 309 on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The opening odds have Weidman at +120, while Anders is priced at -142.
Chris “The All-American” Weidman has a record of 16-7-0. The 40-year-old weighs 185 pounds and measures 6-foot-1. The Orthodox fighter is 2.80 meters tall. Eryk “Ya Boi” Anders stands 6 feet tall and weighs 185 pounds. The southpaw fighter will look to add a win to his career total of 16-8-0 (1 NC). -old one has a wingspan of 75″. In the significant strikes category, Chris Weidman scores 3.18 per minute, while Eryk Anders ties in with 3.41 significant strikes per minute. Weidman lands 45% of the significant strikes he throws and Anders lands 47%. When it comes to defending in the Octagon, “The All-American” allows 3.22 significant strikes per minute, while “Ya Boi” absorbs 4.17 Weidman also prevents 51% of the significant strikes his opponents throw at throwing him, while Anders curbs 50% of the shots thrown his way.
| UFC309 | Chris Weidman | Erik Anders |
|---|---|---|
| Opening odds | +120 | -142 |
| File | 16-7-0 | 16-8-0 (1 NC) |
| Average battle time | 10:05 | 12:19 |
| Height | 6’2″ | 6’1″ |
| Weight | 185 pounds | 185 pounds |
| Range | 78″ | 75″ |
| Strokes per minute | 3.18 | 3.41 |
| Remarkable accuracy | 45% | 47% |
When it comes to wrestling, Chris Weidman is the more effective grappler as he gets a takedown 3.44 times every 15 minutes. Weidman gets his opponent to the mat 42% of the time he tries and defends 65% of all takedown attempts against him. Anders takes his opponents to the canvas on 26% of his takedown attempts and defends 79% of all his opponent’s takedowns. When it comes to the sub, Weidman is the more skilled fighter attempting 0.8 subs per 15 minutes while Anders goes for 0.1 subs per 15 minutes.
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In his final appearance in the Octagon, Chris Weidman took on Bruno Silva and ultimately emerged victorious via unanimous decision in Round 3. Silva landed 30 of the 88 total strikes he threw in that match. Weidman finished this fight with 88 of a total of 129 strikes. In the significant strikes category, Silva ultimately achieved 30 out of 88, giving him a percentage of 34%. He landed 28 of 81 key strikes aimed at the head. In terms of opponent stats, Weidman landed 67% of the significant hits he threw by landing 75 of 111. Regarding the placement of these significant hits, he was 44 of 74 to the head. 96% of Silva’s significant strikes and 74% of those by Weidman were delivered from distance.
In the final Octagon appearance for Eryk Anders, he took on Jamie Pickett and ultimately emerged victorious via unanimous decision in Round 3. Pickett connected on 60% of the significant strikes he attempted from range and Anders ultimately connected with He made 52% of significant attacks from a distance. Anders ultimately connected on 38% of the significant blows he attempted to connect on 23 of 59. He ultimately connected on 14 of 48 significant blows to the head. Pickett scored 20 of 55 key strikes in that fight. Of these key strikes, he ultimately landed 11 of 45 aimed at the head. In terms of total strikes attempted in that match, Pickett scored 26 out of 64, while Anders landed 83 out of 147 strikes he attempted.
Other fights on the card to watch
Another fight you won’t want to miss is when Jim Miller faces off against Damon Jackson. Miller steps into the cage with a record of 37-18-0 (1 NC). The 41-year-old weighs 155 pounds and checks in at 5’8″. The left-handed fighter reaches 71″. Jackson stands at 5’11” and weighs 155 lbs. The switch fighter steps into the Octagon with a mark of 23-7-1 (1 NC). The 36-year-old extends his reach by 71″. In terms of wrestling, Jim Miller is faced down 1.53 times per third and Damon Jackson averages 2.34 takedowns per 15 minutes. In terms of striking, Miller connects at 2.99 punches per minute and lands 42% of the punches he attempts. On the other side of the cage you have Damon Jackson, who tags his opponent on 42% of the strikes he attempts and connects at 2.90 per minute.
Another fight to watch is when Jhonata Diniz takes on Marcin Tybura. Tybura comes into this fight with a mark of 25-9-0. The 39-year-old weighs 249 pounds and stands at 6’3″. The orthodox fighter has a reach of 78″. Diniz measures 6-foot-1 and weighs 254 pounds. The orthodox fighter looks to add a win to his career total of 8-0-0. The 33-year-old extends his reach by 79 inches. In terms of takedowns, Marcin Tybura prevents 77% of the takedowns his opponents go for and gets his opponent to the mat on 33% of his attempts. Diniz completes his takedown attempts on 15% of the attempts he attempts and is able to block 70% of all takedown attempts against him. In terms of striking, Tybura absorbs 3.34 punches per minute and lands 3.57 punches/min. Diniz, on the other hand, hits 2.75 punches/minute and lands 4.09 per minute.
Who will win tonight’s UFC match against the spread?
Josh Schonwald’s pick: Take Eryk Anders (-142)
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