Overview

• The Anders vs. Duncan middleweight bout opens UFC on ESPN 72’s main card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on August 9.
• Duncan is pegged at approximately –520 in betting markets, reflecting his technical striking, four-inch reach advantage and unbeaten finishing record.
• Anders enters as the +390 underdog with a 17-8 professional record and momentum from a late-2024 KO of former champion Chris Weidman.
• Both fighters have completed their final training camps, with Duncan targeting a top-15 ranking and Anders emphasizing his veteran knockout power and durability.
• Anders’s 80% takedown defense and fight IQ could present challenges to Duncan’s high-volume striking and athletic reach.