The UFC is continuing to build their Fight Night card in Tampa this October, as a middleweight bout between Eryk Anders and Gerald Meerschaert is in the works for the event.
MMA Fighting confirmed the report with sources. UFC on ESPN+ 19 marks the promotion’s return to Tampa for the first time since 2016, with Glover Teixeira and Rashad Evans headlining the last card at the Amelie Arena.
Anders (12-4) recently rebounded off a three-fight losing streak by knocking out Vinicius Moreira in June to earn a $50,000 bonus. “Ya Boi” lost consecutive decisions to Khalil Rountree and Elias Theodorou before that win.