Eryk Anders says there was no manner he would’ve been capable of compete at UFC 309.
Simply as Saturday’s pay-per-view occasion at Madison Sq. Backyard kicked off, Jon Anik revealed that Anders’ scheduled preliminary bout with former middleweight champion Chris Weidman would not happen on the cardboard attributable to Anders falling unwell.
On Sunday, Anders gave an replace on his Instagram web page, revealing that he suffered meals poisoning on Friday. Watch Anders’ video beneath.
“Standing update- obtained meals poisoning Friday night time and there was no manner I might have been capable of go on the market and compete,” Anders wrote. “Tremendous upset I didn’t get to compete at MSG in opposition to a former champ. I significantly doubt that chance will come round once more, however it’s what it’s. Hopefully we are able to get that matchup rebooked ASAP. Thanks all for the messages of concern.”
“Ya Boi” was scheduled to make his second look of the 12 months. Anders snapped a three-fight skid in March with a call win over Jamie Pickett at UFC Vegas 87.
