WATCH: Former Alabama LB Eryk Anders knocks out opponent in UFC debut
Former Alabama LB Eryk Anders certainly won’t forget this one.
During Anders’ UFC debut, he knocked out his opponent Rafael “Sapo” Natal with the aid of a massive left kick to the face and a couple of nasty left-handed punches.
Anders and Natal fought on the preliminary card in the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and with this knockout, he’s now 9-0 in his career.
He’s one bad dude.
ROLL TIDE!
Eryk Anders, on short notice, just put himself on the map with a big KO over Rafael Natal! https://t.co/TkzFqCzgVf
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) July 22, 2017
Anders played at Alabama from 2006-2009, making 98 tackles, including 19 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks. He was a member of Alabama’s 2009 national championship win against Texas, leading the Tide with seven tackles and one forced fumble.