A critical error in fight IQ set the stage for Chris Weidman to get finished by Eryk Anders at UFC 310.
After scoring a knockdown in the opening round of the 195-pound catchweight bout on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena, Weidman (16-8 MMA, 12-8 UFC) went for an ill-advised choke attempt that allowed Anders (17-7 MMA, 9-8 UFC) to get into position to open up and finish the job by second-round TKO.
The first round was all-out aggression from Anders, who attempted multiple takedowns and hurt Weidman with a head kick. He also landed an illegal strike to a downed opponent as Weidman was getting up, but he was able to fight on and shortly thereafter landed a huge punch that knocked Anders down and had him in survival mode for the remainder of the round.
