MMA Match Preview: Eryk Anders (17-8-0, 1 NC) vs. Christian Leroy Duncan (11-2-0)

Matchup Overview

This middleweight clash pits veteran grit against rising talent. Eryk Anders (17-8-0, 1 NC), a former Alabama linebacker turned UFC staple, returns after a second-round TKO win over Chris Weidman. Known for his toughness and wrestling, Anders brings a grinding style and fight IQ honed over 25 professional bouts. Christian Leroy Duncan (11-2-0), one of the UK’s most promising prospects, enters with momentum after a dominant decision win over Andrey Pulyaev. Duncan’s dynamic striking, switch stance movement, and reach advantage make him a stylistic nightmare for slower-paced grapplers.

Fighter Comparison

Attribute	Eryk Anders	Christian Leroy Duncan
Nickname	“Ya Boi”	—
Record	17-8-0 (1 NC)	11-2-0
Age	38	30
Height	6’1″ (185 cm)	6’2″ (188 cm)
Reach	75″ (191 cm)	79″ (201 cm)
Stance	Southpaw	Switch
Gym	Fight Ready	Renegade MMA
Nationality	United States	United Kingdom

Striking & Grappling Stats

Category	Anders	Duncan
Significant Strikes/Min	3.54	4.75
Striking Accuracy	48%	59%
Strikes Absorbed/Min	4.05	3.01
Takedowns/15 Min	1.71	0.30
Takedown Accuracy	24%	11%
Takedown Defense	80%	72%
Submission Attempts/15 Min	0.1	0.7

Duncan holds the edge in striking volume, accuracy, and defense, while Anders brings superior wrestling and cage control.

Recent Fight History

Eryk Anders: Defeated Chris Weidman via ground-and-pound TKO in Round 2. Landed 121 of 193 total strikes, including 62 significant strikes at 60% accuracy.

Christian Leroy Duncan: Beat Andrey Pulyaev by unanimous decision. Showed slick footwork, high-volume striking, and excellent distance management.