Chris Weidman vs Eryk Anders has been canned from UFC 309 simply hours earlier than they have been as a result of step foot within the Octagon.
Former UFC middleweight champion Weidman was one of many highest-profile names on the cardboard however he will not be competing tonight after Anders suffered a last-minute medical problem.
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The extent of his medical problem was not disclosed however UFC icon Chael Sonnen claimed on the UFC broadcast that had resulted from one thing Anders ate.
“One little bit of not-so-great information, as a result of a medical problem involving Eryk Anders, his middleweight prelim with Chris Weidman is now off,” stated commentator Jon Anik through the prelims.
“Urgh, that’s a bummer for Weidman as a result of Weidman’s comeback has been so brutal and so exhausting, he’s gone by way of 30 surgical procedures to get the place he’s now and for him the day of the battle to have it referred to as off, it’s horrible,” added Joe Rogan.
Weidman gained his first battle since August 2020 when he defeated Bruno Silva through technical choice in March however he should wait a short while longer to construct on that momentum.
This got here after he misplaced to Brad Tavares in his first battle again following a two-year lay-off from the game after breaking his leg towards Uriah Corridor in 2021.
Reacting to the information that his battle with Anders had been referred to as off, Weidman stated in a video uploaded to social media: “Hey what’s happening guys, sadly, I simply bought a cellphone name from Hunter Campbell that my battle with Eryk Anders is off.
“Eryk apparently bought sick and isn’t going to have the ability to battle.
“I’m tremendous bummed out, I felt so good for this battle, I used to be so prepared.
“My head is spinning proper now that that is taking place, I used to be about to stroll to the world, simply stated the prayers with my household.
“Yeah, simply felt so good and I used to be so excited to placed on a present at Madison Sq. Backyard, I’m so gutted.
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“However I simply need to want Anders [the best]. I hope he will get higher quickly and I need to apologise to all the buddies, household and followers that spent some huge cash to return out right here and watch me battle tonight.
“Sadly, it’s not going to be taking place anymore. Actually sucks and I’m sorry.
“I am going to preserve you guys within the loop of what’s subsequent. I respect you guys for at all times supporting me.”
Anders is but to problem an announcement of his personal on the time of writing.