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Eric Schafer
| Eric Schafer | |
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| Born | Eric John Schafer September 20, 1977 Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Other names | Red |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
| Division | Middleweight Light heavyweight |
| Fighting out of | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Rank | black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 21 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 8 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| University | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh |
| Notable school(s) | Fond Du Lac High School |
| Website | http://www.redschafer.com/ |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Eric John Schafer (born September 20, 1977) is an American mixed martial artist who has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Mixed martial arts career
Background and early career
Schafer attended the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.
Schafer is a former XFO light heavyweight champion, after defeating William Hill by triangle choke at XFO 9.
Schafer is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Pedro Sauer.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
He made his UFC debut at UFC 62, defeating Rob MacDonald by arm triangle choke, rendering him unconscious at the 2:26 mark of round one.
He lost to Ryan Bader on October 24, 2009 on the undercard of UFC 104.[1]
Schafer was defeated by Jason Brilz via unanimous decision on March 21, 2010, at UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones.[2] After this bout he was released from the promotion.
Post UFC
In his first fight since being released from the UFC and his first fight at Middleweight Schafer defeated Chris Albandia via submission (triangle choke) in the first round at XFO 41 – Outdoor War 7 on September 3, 2011.[3]
Return to the UFC
Schafer returned to the UFC in a Middleweight bout against Aaron Simpson at UFC 136 on October 8, 2011, and lost a unanimous decision.[4]
Schafer next faced Jorge Rivera on January 20, 2012 at UFC on FX 1.[5] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. He was released from the promotion for the third time following this loss.[6]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 21 matches | 12 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 3 |
| By submission | 8 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 12–7–2 | Jorge Rivera | TKO (punches) | UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller | January 20, 2012 | 2 | 1:31 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | Cut from the UFC following the loss. |
| Loss | 12–6–2 | Aaron Simpson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 136 | October 8, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 12–5–2 | Chris Albandia | Submission (triangle choke) | XFO 41: Outdoor War 7 | September 3, 2011 | 1 | 1:41 | Island Lake, Illinois, United States | Middleweight Debut |
| Loss | 11–5–2 | Jason Brilz | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones | March 21, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| Loss | 11–4–2 | Ryan Bader | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 104 | October 24, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Win | 11–3–2 | Antonio Mendes | TKO (punches) | UFC 93 | January 17, 2009 | 1 | 3:35 | Dublin, Ireland | |
| Win | 10–3–2 | Houston Alexander | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer | September 17, 2008 | 1 | 4:53 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 9–3–2 | William Hill | TKO | GFS: Thunderdome | May 17, 2008 | 1 | 2:52 | Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 8–3–2 | Ryan Antle | Submission (guillotine choke) | GFS: The Warriors | February 16, 2008 | 1 | 0:41 | Wisconsin, United States | |
| Loss | 7–3–2 | Stephan Bonnar | TKO (punches) | UFC 77 | October 20, 2007 | 2 | 2:47 | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 7–2–2 | Michael Bisping | TKO (punches) | UFC 66 | December 30, 2006 | 1 | 4:24 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–1–2 | Rob MacDonald | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC 62 | August 26, 2006 | 1 | 2:26 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–1–2 | William Hill | Submission (triangle choke) | Xtreme Fighting Organization 9 | January 28, 2006 | 1 | 2:37 | Lakemoor, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 5–1–2 | Jason Veach | Submission (choke) | Duneland Classic 2 | August 6, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Portage, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 4–1–2 | Jason Guida | Submission (triangle choke) | XFO 6: Judgement Day | June 25, 2005 | 1 | 3:49 | Lakemoor, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 3–1–2 | Dustin Denes | Submission (kimura) | HOOKnSHOOT: Overdrive | March 9, 2002 | 1 | N/A | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Draw | 3–0–2 | Jim Desouza | Draw | HOOKnSHOOT: Kings 2 | November 18, 2001 | 2 | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Draw | 3–0–1 | Paul Ivens | Draw | HOOKnSHOOT: Millennium | November 6, 1999 | 1 | 15:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Steve Martin | Submission (strikes) | Cage Combat 4 | September 26, 1999 | 1 | 4:13 | Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Duane Franzen | Decision | Midwest Shootfighting 1 | June 27, 1998 | 1 | 10:00 | Clinton, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | John Lowey | N/A | Midwest Shootfighting 1 | June 27, 1998 | 1 | 3:59 | Clinton, Iowa, United States |
References
- ^ Thomas, Luke (2009-10-24). “UFC 104 Results: Ryan Bader Takes a Decision Over Eric Schafer”. Bloody Elbow. http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/10/24/1099178/ufc-104-results-ryan-bader-takes-a. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
- ^ “Brilz vs. Schafer official for UFC on Versus 1″. mmajunkie.com. 2010-01-21. http://mmajunkie.com/news/17644/brilz-vs-schafer-gormley-vs-schaub-irvin-vs-sakara-all-official-for-ufc-on-versus-1.mma.
- ^ “Red’ Schafer Wins Quickly in Middleweight Debut at XFO 41″. sherdog.com. 2011-09-04. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Red-Schafer-Wins-Quickly-in-Middleweight-Debut-at-XFO-41-35294.
- ^ “Schafer Returns to UFC at Middleweight, Faces Simpson Oct. 8″. sherdog.com. 2011-09-10. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Schafer-Returns-to-UFC-at-Middleweight-Faces-Simpson-Oct-8-35468.
- ^ “Jorge Rivera vs. Eric Schafer targeted for UFC on FX 1″. mmajunkie.com. November 29, 2011. http://mmajunkie.com/news/26303/jorge-rivera-vs-eric-schafer-targeted-for-ufc-on-fx-1.mma. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
- ^ J. Yayo Hernandez (February 9, 2012). “Eric ‘Red’ Schafer Released By UFC”. cagejunkies.com. http://cagejunkies.com/2012/02/eric-red-schafer-released-by-ufc/.
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