Eric Schafer
Born
Eric John Schafer
(1977-09-20) September 20, 1977 (age 46)
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States
Other names
Red
Height
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight
185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division
Reach
76.0 in (193 cm)[1]
Fighting out of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Rank
Third degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Pedro Sauer
Years active
1998–2016 (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total
25
Wins
15
By knockout
3
By submission
10
By decision
1
Unknown
1
Losses
8
By knockout
4
By submission
1
By decision
3
Draws
2
Other information
University
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Notable school(s)
Website
Last updated on: October 22, 2009
Eric John Schafer (born September 20, 1977) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 1997 until 2016, he competed for the UFC.
Schafer attended the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.
Schafer is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Pedro Sauer.
Schafer compiled an amateur record of 2–1 before making his professional MMA debut in 1998. He then amassed a record of 6-1-2 before being signed by the UFC.
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.
Schafer then lost his next 2 bouts consecutively via TKO to Michael BispingatUFC 66 and Stephan BonnaratUFC 77.
Schafer next defeated Houston Alexander by arm-triangle choke in the first round on September 17, 2008, at UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer.
Schafer won via TKO over Antonio Mendes at UFC 93 on January 7, 2009.
He lost to Ryan Bader by unanimous decision (30–27, 29–26, and 30–27) on October 24, 2009, on the undercard of UFC 104.[2]
Schafer was defeated by Jason Brilz via unanimous decision on March 21, 2010, at UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones.[3] After this bout he was released from the promotion.
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.[4]
Schafer returned to the UFC in a Middleweight bout against Aaron SimpsonatUFC 136 on October 8, 2011, and lost a unanimous decision.[5]
Schafer next faced Jorge Rivera on January 20, 2012, at UFC on FX 1.[6] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. He was released from the promotion for the third time following this loss.[7]
After being released from the UFC, Schafer faced John Poppie at Madtown Throwdown 29: Unstoppable on January 5, 2013. He won via second round TKO.
He then fought Eric Hammerich for Chosen Few FC 6, in Madison Wisconsin on 09/19/15. He would win by choke in 2:38 of the first round.
His next fight would be his retirement fight against James Austen Heidlage for Choose Few FC 8, in Madison Wisconsin on 04/16/16. Eric would lose by referee stoppage at 3:01 of the second round.
Professional record breakdown
24 matches
14 wins
8 losses
By knockout
3
4
By submission
9
1
By decision
1
3
Unknown
1
0
Draws
2
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
15–8–2
James Austen Heidlage
TKO (referee stoppage)
Chosen Few FC 8
April 4, 2016
2
3:01
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Win
15–7–2
Eric Hammerich
Submission (choke)
Chosen Few FC 6
September 9, 2015
1
4:07
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Win
14–7–2
John Poppie
TKO (punches)
Madtown Throwdown 29: Unstoppable
January 5, 2013
1
2:38
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Loss
13–7–2
TKO (punches)
UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller
January 20, 2012
2
1:31
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Loss
13–6–2
Decision (unanimous)
October 8, 2011
3
5:00
Houston, Texas, United States
Win
13–5–2
Chris Albandia
Submission (triangle choke)
XFO 41: Outdoor War 7
September 3, 2011
1
1:41
Island Lake, Illinois, United States
Middleweight debut.
Loss
12–5–2
Decision (unanimous)
March 21, 2010
3
5:00
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss
12–4–2
Decision (unanimous)
October 24, 2009
3
5:00
Los Angeles, California, United States
Win
12–3–2
Antonio Mendes
TKO (punches)
January 17, 2009
1
3:35
Dublin, Ireland
Win
11–3–2
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
September 17, 2008
1
4:53
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win
10–3–2
William Hill
TKO (punches)
GFS: Thunderdome
May 17, 2008
1
2:52
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Won the GFS Light Heavyweight Championship.[8]
Win
9–3–2
Ryan Antle
Submission (guillotine choke)
GFS: The Warriors
February 16, 2008
1
0:41
Wisconsin, United States
Loss
8–3–2
TKO (punches)
October 20, 2007
2
2:47
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Loss
8–2–2
TKO (punches)
December 30, 2006
1
4:24
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
8–1–2
Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)
August 26, 2006
1
2:26
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
7–1–2
William Hill
Submission (triangle choke)
Xtreme Fighting Organization 9
January 28, 2006
1
2:37
Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Won the WFO Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win
6–1–2
Jason Veach
Submission (choke)
Duneland Classic 2
August 6, 2005
1
N/A
Portage, Indiana, United States
Win
5–1–2
Submission (triangle choke)
XFO 6: Judgement Day
June 25, 2005
1
3:49
Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Loss
4–1–2
Dustin Denes
Submission (kimura)
HOOKnSHOOT: Overdrive
March 9, 2002
1
N/A
Evansville, Indiana, United States
Draw
4–0–2
Jim Desouza
Draw
HOOKnSHOOT: Kings 2
November 18, 2001
2
5:00
Evansville, Indiana, United States
Draw
4–0–1
Paul Ivens
Draw
HOOKnSHOOT: Millennium
November 6, 1999
1
15:00
Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win
4–0
Steve Martin
Submission (strikes)
Cage Combat 4
September 26, 1999
1
4:13
Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Win
3–0
Duane Franzen
Decision
Midwest Shootfighting 1
June 27, 1998
1
10:00
Clinton, Iowa, United States
Win
2–0
John Lowey
N/A
Midwest Shootfighting 1
June 27, 1998
1
3:59
Clinton, Iowa, United States
Win
1–0
Ryan Apolonario
Submission (choke)
Fight Sheet Ultimate MMA
July 19, 1998
1
N/A
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
