Tag: Eryk Anders vs. Thiago Santos

Eryk Anders hospitalized following his headlining fight over the weekend that saw put on a tough fight that nearly went the distance. Now, more details have surfaced online regarding why he had to miss out on the post-fight press conference.

Story Of The Fight

As seen in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Sao Paulo event that aired on FOX Sports 1, Thiago Santos defeated Anderson via TKO at 5:00 of the third round. This came right after Anders collapsed multiple times trying to get to his stool and as a result, the referee stepped in to stop the fight.

If you recall, this was not the original main event. A light heavyweight bout between former UFC title challenger Glover Teixeira and Jimi Manuwa was expected to serve as the event headliner. This fight got scrapped once Teixeira pulled out on August 14 due to a shoulder injury and was later replaced by Thiago Santos. Then it was revealed that Manuwa had to pull out because of an injury and the UFC got Anders to step-in on short-notice.

This played a factor in this fight no doubt. In the fight, Santos rocked Anders early with kicks to the body and flurries along the fence but was able to land some big left hands of his own.

Later in the fight in the third round, Anders went for a rear-naked choke from the back after taking Santos down, who escaped then they had a wild exchange in the third round. This is when Anders tried his best to get back to his corner but was exhausted and led to the referee to wave it off.

Eryk Anders Hospitalized

Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting noted on his official Twitter account that Ander had to go to the hospital following the fight. Also, Hector Lombard, who suffered a decision loss to Thales Leites in a middleweight bout on the preliminary card, also went to the hospital. Only, in this case, he went there after it was revealed that he suffered an orbital bone fracture. Here is what the reporter wrote on Twitter:

“Per CABMMA medical director Marcio Tannure, Eryk Anders was more exhausted than anything. He’s in hospital right now getting exams done. Hector Lombard suffered a orbital bone fracture.”

Per CABMMA medical director Marcio Tannure, Eryk Anders was more exhausted than anything. He's in hospital right now getting exams done. Hector Lombard suffered a orbital bone fracture.

— Guilherme Cruz (@guicruzzz) September 23, 2018

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The final UFC Sao Paulo betting odds are in for as this event is quickly approaching for the Las Vegas-based promotion.

UFC Sao Paulo (also known as UFC Fight Night 137) is here, and it goes down tonight (Saturday, September 22, 2018) from the Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil.

The main card will air on FOX Sports 1 at 10:30 p.m. ET while the preliminary card will be split broadcasted on FOX Sports 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET and the promotion’s streaming service, UFC Fight Pass, at 6:45 p.m. ET.

Eryk Anders vs. Thiago Santos in a light heavyweight bout will serve as the main event. A welterweight bout that will see Alex Oliveira vs. Carlo Pedersoli Jr. will be the co-headliner.

Rounding out the five bout card is Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Sam Alvey in a light heavyweight bout, Renan Barão vs. Andre Ewell in a bantamweight bout, and Renan Barao vs. Andre Ewell in a bantamweight bout. The preliminary card will be headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Christos Giagos in a lightweight bout.

According to oddsmakers, Santos is a -165 favorite over Anders, who is a +145 underdog. Other odds for the main card include Pedersoli Jr. being a +325 underdog against Oliveira, who is a -420 favorite. Here are the full betting odds:

MAIN CARD (FOX Sports 1/10:30 p.m. ET)

Thiago Santos (-165) vs. Eryk Anders (+145)

Alex Oliveira (-420) vs. Carlo Pedersoli Jr. (+335)

Sam Alvey (-325) vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (+265)

Renan Barao (-135) vs. Andre Ewell (+115)

Marina Rodriguez (-115) vs. Randa Markos (-105)

PRELIMINARY CARD (FOX Sports 2/8:30 p.m. ET)

Charles Oliveira (-370) vs. Christos Giagos (+310)

Francisco Trinaldo (-250) vs. Evan Dunham (+210)

Ryan Spann (-190) vs. Luis Henrique (+165)

Augusto Sakai (-255) vs. Chase Sherman (+215)

PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass/6:45 p.m. ET)

Sergio Moraes (-280) vs. Ben Saunders (+240)

Gillian Robertson (-130) vs. Mayra Bueno Silva (+110)

Hector Lombard (-130) vs. Thales Leites (+110)

Elizeu Zaleski (-650) vs. Luigi Vendramini (+475)

Livia Renata Souza (-1200) vs. Alex Chambers (-775)

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UFC Sao Paulo weigh-in results have been released as the fighters took the stage to get ready for battle inside of the Octagon under the promotion banner.

UFC Sao Paulo (also known as UFC Fight Night 137) is set to take place on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil.

The main card will air on FOX Sports 1 at 10:30 p.m. ET while the preliminary card will be split broadcasted on FOX Sports 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET and the promotion’s streaming service, UFC Fight Pass, at 6:45 p.m. ET.

Eryk Anders vs. Thiago Santos in a light heavyweight bout will serve as the main event. A welterweight bout that will see Alex Oliveira vs. Carlo Pedersoli Jr. will be the co-headliner.

Rounding out the five bout card is Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Sam Alvey in a light heavyweight bout, Renan Barão vs. Andre Ewell in a bantamweight bout, and Renan Barao vs. Andre Ewell in a bantamweight bout. The preliminary card will be headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Christos Giagos in a lightweight bout.

UFC Sao Paulo Weigh-In Results

UFC officials held the weigh-ins for UFC Sao Paulo on Friday morning. Former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao missed weight by five pounds. Here are the weigh-in results:

MAIN CARD (FS1, 10:30 p.m. ET)

• Thiago “Marreta” Santos (203.7) vs. Eryk Anders (205.6)
• Alex Oliveira (171) vs. Carlo Pedersoli (170.3)
• Sam Alvey (205.6) vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira ()
• Renan Barao (141.75)* vs. Andre Ewell (135)
• Randa Markos (115.7) vs. Marina Rodriguez (115.4)

PRELIMINARY CARD (FS2, 8:30 p.m. ET)

• Christos Giagos (155.6) vs. Charles Oliveira (153.9)
• Evan Dunham (156) vs. Francisco Trinaldo (155)
• Luis Henrique (204.8) vs. Ryan Spann (203.8)
• Augusto Sakai (265.6) vs. Chase Sherman ()

PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass, 6:30 p.m. ET)

• Sergio Moraes (170.8) vs. Ben Saunders (170.3)
• Marya Bueno Silva (125.4) vs. Gillian Robertson (125.6)
• Thales Leites (185.9) vs. Hector Lombard (185.7)
• Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (170.6) vs. Luigi Vendramini (170.4)
• Alex Chambers (115.8) vs. Livia Renata Souza (116)

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