Eryk Anders’ extensive experience in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, spanning almost seven years, distinctly portrays him as a fighter deeply entrenched in the old-school ethos of fighting. Win or lose, the UFC middleweight is a fighter through and through. Ahead of his UFC 289 clash against Marc-Andre Barriault, Anders disclosed in an interview with UFC.com that he is on the home stretch of his fighting career, as he eyes retirement after five more fights.
At 36, his priorities have shifted. The way he perceives it, the allure of championship opportunities and numerical rankings pales in comparison to his desire to spend time with his family.