Seconds into the resumed scrap, Weidman caught Anders with a left hook that sat ‘Ya Boi’ down. With a little bit of blood flowing from his right eye, Anders looked to ride out the remainder of the round on his back and keep Weidman from doing any more damage.

Eryk Anders finally has a former champion on his resume. Six years removed from a split decision loss to Lyoto Machida, Anders didn't leave it to the judges when he faced off with Chris Weidman in a rebooked middleweight matchup at UFC 310.

Check out the best photos from Eryk Anders' second-round TKO win over Chris Weidman at UFC 310 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Fight and venue photos by Stephen R. Sylvanie, USA Today Sports)

Eryk Anders scored a TKO against Chris Weidman on Saturday at UFC 310, and the former Alabama linebacker beat the former UFC middleweight champion at his own game. Anders took a ground-and-pound route to victory in a catchweight fight stopped by referee Mark Smith with nine seconds remaining in the second round By that point,

After Chris Weidman’s tough loss at UFC 310, many fans suggested he should consider retiring. Weidman started strong in the first round against Eryk Anders, but in the second, he seemed to tire. Anders took control with his wrestling and delivered powerful ground-and-pound.

Eryk Anders only has two fights left in him despite scoring “the biggest win” of his career vs. Chris Weidman at UFC 310.

Eryk Anders turned the tables on Chris Weidman by employing his own ground and pound strategy as he brutalized the former middleweight champion for a second round stoppage at UFC 310