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Eryk Anders was a linebacker on Alabama’s National Title team in 2009.
During the BCS Championship game versus Texas, Anders led the Crimson Tide with seven tackles. He also had a strip-sack of UT QB Garrett Gilbert — which ultimately helped Alabama extend its lead.
Anders played briefly with the Cleveland Browns, and also had stints in both Arena Football and in Canada. Ultimately, he transitioned to the ranks of MMA. He won five amateur fights before debuting as a professional fighter in 2015.
As it currently stands, the former Alabama ‘backer has a 7-0 professional mark. He won his last fight Friday evening over Jon Kirk:
.@erykanders calling out @trevingiles for the vacant @LFAfighting Middleweight belt! That’s one we definitely want to see! #LFA6 pic.twitter.com/qdloapS3tD
— AXS TV Fights (@AXSTVFights) March 11, 2017
Should Anders continue on this clip, he could be adding another title (albeit a non-football one) to the vast collection of Alabama athletic achievements.
