Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Eric Schafer
United StatesEric Schafer
“Red”
14-8-2
RESULT

Eric Schafer def. Houston Alexander (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 4:53
Houston Alexander
United StatesHouston Alexander
“The Assassin”
17-15-1 (2 NC)
Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Eric Schafer defeated Houston Alexander by Submission in round 1 (4:53) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer, held Wednesday, September 17, 2008.

Fight stats

Eric Schafer
Houston Alexander
0
Knockdowns
0
24 of 38
Significant strikes
12 of 21
63%
Sig. strike accuracy
57%
53 of 69
Total strikes
22 of 31
1 of 4
Takedowns
0 of 0
25%
Takedown accuracy
—
2
Submission attempts
0
1
Reversals
0
3:16
Control time
0:32
Significant strikes by target
21 of 32
Head
7 of 15
3 of 6
Body
3 of 4
0 of 0
Leg
2 of 2
0 of 1
Distance
3 of 5
3 of 6
Clinch
4 of 7
21 of 31
Ground
5 of 9

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
24 of 38
Sig. str.
12 of 21
53 of 69
Total str.
22 of 31
1 of 4
Takedowns
0 of 0
2
Sub. att
0
3:16
Ctrl
0:32

Frequently asked questions

Who won Eric Schafer vs Houston Alexander?

Eric Schafer defeated Houston Alexander by Submission in round 1 (4:53) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer, held Wednesday, September 17, 2008.

Referee
Josh Rosenthal
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Eric Schafer 46%54% Houston Alexander

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

14-8-2
Record
17-15-1 (2 NC)
1465
Elo rating
1497
0
Win Streak
0
48
Age
54
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
72"
183 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

1.89
SLpM
3.06
34%
Str. Acc.
54%
3.38
SApM
3.20
56%
Str. Def.
52%

Grappling Profile

1.81
TD Avg.
1.19
36%
TD Acc.
57%
50%
TD Def.
33%
1.80
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Eric Schafer · 1-4
  • L
    Jorge Rivera
    UFC on FX: Guillard vs MillerFri, Jan 20, 2012
    TKO · R2 · 1:31 · Middleweight
  • L
    Aaron Simpson
    UFC 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD IIISun, Oct 9, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Jason Brilz
    UFC Live: Vera vs JonesSun, Mar 21, 2010
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Ryan Bader
    UFC 104: MACHIDA v SHOGUNSat, Oct 24, 2009
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Antonio Mendes
    UFC 93: FRANKLIN vs HENDERSONSat, Jan 17, 2009
    TKO · R1 · 3:35 · Light Heavyweight
Houston Alexander · 0-5
  • L
    Jan Blachowicz
    KSW 20 - Fighting SymphonySat, Sep 15, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Kevin Ferguson
    The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights FinaleSat, Dec 5, 2009
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Catchweight
  • L
    Eric Schafer
    UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs NeerWed, Sep 17, 2008
    Submission · R1 · 4:53 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    James Irvin
    UFC Fight Night: Florian vs LauzonWed, Apr 2, 2008
    TKO · R1 · 0:08 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Thiago Silva
    UFC 78: VALIDATIONSat, Nov 17, 2007
    TKO · R1 · 3:25 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 9 fights · 6 fights
15.7
Avg sig. strikes
15.3
1.00
Avg takedowns
0.17
2:06
Avg control time
0:18
27
Career high strikes
43
3
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Eric Schafer
Strike target
Houston Alexander
78%
Head
53%
13%
Body
8%
9%
Leg
39%
Eric Schafer
Strike position
Houston Alexander
43%
Distance
49%
18%
Clinch
26%
39%
Ground
25%