The Eryk Anders fans who stayed up late on Saturday night to watch him fight Lyoto Machida as the main event of the UFC Fight Night 125 card were disappointed when the results were announced in the wee hours on Sunday.
The UFC's former light-heavyweight champion scored a split decision over the former Alabama football player, giving Anders his first loss in 11 fights as an MMA pro.
Judge Guilherme Bravo scored the fight 48-47 in Machida's favor, and judge Marcos Rosales scored the fight 48-47 in Anders' favor. Judge Tony Weeks scored the fight 49-46 for Machida.