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Fighter

Eric Schafer

"Red"
14-8-2United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 3-0Grappling 1-0
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No upcoming fight scheduled.

CAREER SUMMARY

Eric Schafer holds a professional MMA record of 14-8-2. Their full professional MMA career spans 24 bouts on record. Eric Schafer has won 14 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Eric Schafer lands 1.89 significant strikes per minute with 34% accuracy and averages 1.81 takedowns per 15 minutes. Eric Schafer also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: January 20, 2012. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'3"191 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
76"193 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1977-09-20
Age
48
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (129 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Submission Threat
98 · top 1% in division
Punch power48
Kick power47
Punch speed47
Kick speed46
Accuracy47
Takedowns92
Ground striking97
Submissions98
Chin87
Body strength72
Cardio85

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 14-8-2 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.89per min
34% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.38per min
56% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.81per 15 min
36% success
Takedowns stuffed50%
Submission attempts1.8per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Eric Schafer earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Austen Heidlage
    Chosen Few FC 8· Apr 16, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 14-7-2 vs 8-2
    TKO
    R2 · 3:01
  2. WIN
    vs Eric Hammerich
    Chosen Few FC 6· Sep 19, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 13-7-2 vs 7-10
    SUB
    R1 · 2:38
  3. WIN
    vs John Poppie
    Madtown Throwdown· Jan 5, 2013· 12-7-2 vs 2-0
    TKO
  4. LOSS
    vs Jorge Rivera
    UFCUFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller· Jan 20, 2012· Middleweight· 12-6-2 vs 19-9
    TKO
    R2 · 1:31
  5. LOSS
    vs Aaron Simpson
    UFCUFC 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD III· Oct 9, 2011· Middleweight· 12-5-2 vs 10-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Chris Albandia
    XFO 41: Outdoor War 7· Sep 3, 2011· Middleweight· 11-5-2 vs 8-6
    SUB
    R1 · 1:41
  7. LOSS
    vs Jason Brilz
    UFCUFC Live: Vera vs Jones· Mar 21, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 11-4-2 vs 17-2-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. LOSS
    vs Ryan Bader
    UFCUFC 104: MACHIDA v SHOGUN· Oct 24, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 11-3-2 vs 9-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Antonio Mendes
    UFCUFC 93: FRANKLIN vs HENDERSON· Jan 17, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 10-3-2 vs 16-5
    TKO
    R1 · 3:35
  10. WIN
    vs Houston Alexander
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer· Sep 17, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 9-3-2 vs 8-3
    SUB
    R1 · 4:53
  11. WIN
    vs Bill Hill
    Gladiators Cage Fighting· May 17, 2008· 8-3-2 vs 13-18
    TKO
  12. WIN
    vs Ryan Antle
    Gladiators Cage Fighting· Feb 16, 2008· 7-3-2 vs 13-7
    SUB
  13. LOSS
    vs Stephan Bonnar
    UFCUFC 77: HOSTILE TERRITORY· Oct 20, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 7-2-2 vs 11-4
    TKO
    R2 · 2:47
  14. LOSS
    vs Michael Bisping
    UFCUFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2· Dec 30, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 7-1-2 vs 11-0
    TKO
    R1 · 4:24
  15. WIN
    vs Rob MacDonald
    UFCUFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral· Aug 26, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 6-1-2 vs 4-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:26
  16. WIN
    vs Bill Hill
    Xtreme Fighting Organization· Jan 28, 2006· 5-1-2 vs 8-8
    SUB
  17. -
    vs Bill Hill
    Ironheart Crown· Nov 19, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 5-1-2 vs 8-8
    -
  18. WIN
    vs Jason Veach
    Duneland Classic· Aug 6, 2005· 4-1-2 vs 4-1
    SUB
  19. WIN
    vs Jason Guida
    Xtreme Fighting Organization· Jun 25, 2005· 3-1-2 vs 7-7
    SUB
  20. LOSS
    vs Dustin Denes
    HOOKnSHOOT: Overdrive· Mar 9, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 3-0-2 vs 1-0-1
    SUB
  21. DRAW
    vs Jim Desouza
    HOOKnSHOOT· Nov 18, 2001· 3-0-1 vs 1-0
    DRAW
  22. DRAW
    vs Paul Ivens
    HOOKnSHOOT· Nov 6, 1999· 3-0 vs 0-0
    DRAW
  23. WIN
    vs Steve Martin
    Wisconsin Regional· Sep 26, 1999· 2-0 vs 1-1-1
    SUB
  24. WIN
    vs TBA
    Iowa Regional· Jun 27, 1998· 0-0
    -
  25. WIN
    vs TBA
    Iowa Regional· Jun 27, 1998· 0-0
    DEC

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1563▼9
Peak
1693Jan 17, 2009
Rated fights
22
150016001700200020032006200920122015Sep 26, 1999 · 1542Nov 6, 1999 · 1539Nov 18, 2001 · 1528Mar 9, 2002 · 1490Jun 25, 2005 · 1537Aug 6, 2005 · 1578Jan 28, 2006 · 1600Aug 26, 2006 · 1625Dec 30, 2006 · 1607Oct 20, 2007 · 1584Feb 16, 2008 · 1605May 17, 2008 · 1622Sep 17, 2008 · 1658Jan 17, 2009 · 1693Oct 24, 2009 · 1677Mar 21, 2010 · 1654Sep 3, 2011 · 1649Oct 9, 2011 · 1631Jan 20, 2012 · 1618Jan 5, 2013 · 1628Sep 19, 2015 · 1572Apr 16, 2016 · 15631563

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Frequently asked questions

When does Eric Schafer fight next?

Eric Schafer has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Eric Schafer's record?

Eric Schafer's professional MMA record is 14-8-2.

Who is Eric Schafer fighting next?

Eric Schafer's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Eric Schafer fight last?

Eric Schafer most recently fought Jorge Rivera at UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller on Friday, January 20, 2012, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Eric Schafer fight in?

Eric Schafer fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Eric Schafer have?

Eric Schafer has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How tall is Eric Schafer?

Eric Schafer is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.

How much does Eric Schafer weigh?

Eric Schafer weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Eric Schafer's reach?

Eric Schafer has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Eric Schafer?

Eric Schafer is 48 years old (born Sep 20, 1977).

Where is Eric Schafer from?

Eric Schafer is from United States.