Eryk Anders reveals why fight with Chris Weidman was cancelled at UFC 309
Eryk Anders says there was no way he would’ve been able to compete at UFC 309.
Just as Saturday’s pay-per-view event at Madison Square Garden kicked off, Jon Anik revealed that Anders’ scheduled preliminary bout with former middleweight champion Chris Weidman would no longer take place on the card due to Anders falling ill.
On Sunday, Anders gave an update on his Instagram page, revealing that he suffered food poisoning on Friday. Watch Anders’ video below.
“Status update- got food poisoning Friday night and there was no way I would have been able to go out there and compete,” Anders wrote. “Super upset I didn’t get to compete at MSG against a former champ. I seriously doubt that opportunity will come around again, but it is what it is. Hopefully we can get that matchup rebooked ASAP. Thank you all for the messages of concern.”
“Ya Boi” was scheduled to make his second appearance of the year. Anders snapped a three-fight skid in March with a decision win over Jamie Pickett at UFC Vegas 87.