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
On Saturday, the UFC hosted their 25th installment of UFC on FOX. The event emanated at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
One of the top middleweights in the UFC, Rafael Natal, fought on the prelims as he squared off against UFC newcomer Eryk Anders.
Natal opened the fight with a hard leg kick. Anders was hesitant at the start of the fight but eventually started throwing combinations. Anders then swarmed Natal and got him onto the ground. Natal managed to fight his way to his feet, but Anders then knocked Natal out with a devastating punch.
Official Result:
Eryk Anders def. Rafael Natal by KO (Round 1)