Fighter

Eric Shelton

"Showtime"

21-9-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 11-2Boxing 1-0Grappling 0-0-1

21-9-0 · 11 finishes · Full stats →

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Eric Shelton holds a professional MMA record of 21-9-0. Eric Shelton has won 21 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Eric Shelton lands 2.57 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 2.83 takedowns per 15 minutes. Eric Shelton also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Eric Shelton also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Most recent fight: March 23, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 125 lbs57 kg
Reach: 68"173 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1991-02-02
Age: 35
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Lawton, Oklahoma, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ · United States

Fight DNA

Pressure Wrestler

UFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (107 fighters)

Punch power54

Kick power55

Punch speed79

Kick speed73

Accuracy60

Takedowns96

Ground striking97

Submissions78

Chin70

Body strength88

Cardio97

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 2-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.57per min

42% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.88per min

63% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.83per 15 min

51% success

Takedowns stuffed46%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Eric Shelton sits in the top 25.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Eric Shelton earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Eduardo Penha
Fury FC 116· Feb 20, 2026· Bantamweight· 21-9 vs 7-1
UD
LOSS
vs Shuya Kamikubo
LFA 215: Miranda vs. Barzilay· Aug 22, 2025· Bantamweight· 20-9 vs 16-2-1
SUB
R2 · 1:46
WIN
vs Alan Olivas
Synergy FC 17· Jan 4, 2025· Bantamweight· 20-8 vs 11-4
SUB
R1 · 4:11
WIN
vs Jerrell Hodge×2Title bout · Title win #2
Caged Aggression 38· Oct 12, 2024· Bantamweight· 19-8 vs 10-5
TKO
R1 · 4:21
WIN
vs Abdul Kamara
Fury FC 92: Pa-ac vs. Piccininni· Jun 16, 2024· Bantamweight· 18-8 vs 8-2
TKO
R2 · 2:51
WIN
vs Teshay Gouthro×1Title bout · Title win #1
Unified MMA 51· Jun 23, 2023· Bantamweight· 17-8 vs 7-2
SD
WIN
vs Dwight Joseph
Caged Aggression 35· Mar 25, 2023· Bantamweight· 16-8 vs 12-2
UD
LOSS
vs Peter Caballero
Fury FC 67: Aliev vs. Richardson· Aug 14, 2022· Bantamweight· 15-8 vs 11-5
UD
WIN
vs Jacob Silva
Fury FC 55· Dec 19, 2021· Flyweight· 15-7 vs 8-7
UD
WIN
vs Rilley Dutro
Caged Aggression 31· May 8, 2021· Flyweight· 14-7 vs 14-6
TKO
R4 · 4:10
LOSS
vs Juancamilo Ronderos
WXC 85: Warrior Wednesday 10· Dec 18, 2019· Flyweight· 13-7 vs 4-0
SD
WIN
vs Jesse Bazzi
WXC 83: Warrior Wednesday 8· Oct 30, 2019· Flyweight· 13-6 vs 11-7
UD
LOSS
vs Jordan Espinosa
UFCUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Pettis· Mar 23, 2019· Flyweight· 12-6 vs 14-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Joseph Morales
UFCUFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs Rodriguez· Nov 10, 2018· Flyweight· 12-5 vs 9-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Alex Perez
UFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Stephens· Feb 24, 2018· Flyweight· 11-5 vs 20-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jenel Lausa
UFCUFC Fight Night: Werdum vs Tybura· Nov 19, 2017· Flyweight· 11-4 vs 7-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jarred Brooks
UFCUFC 214: Cormier vs Jones 2· Jul 29, 2017· Flyweight· 10-4 vs 13-0
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Alexandre Pantoja
UFCUFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs Peña· Jan 28, 2017· Flyweight· 10-3 vs 17-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mark Sainci×1Title bout · Title win #1
Caged Aggression 17· Apr 2, 2016· Flyweight· 10-2 vs 6-1
SUB
R1 · 1:08
WIN
vs Ryan Hollis
Cowboys Extreme Cagefighting 24· Jan 30, 2016· Flyweight· 9-2 vs 10-8
UD
WIN
vs Gino Escamilla
Rocks Xtreme MMA 19· Oct 23, 2015· Flyweight· 8-2 vs 2-2
UD
WIN
vs Brian Hall
V3 Fights: Hall vs. Shelton· Sep 26, 2015· Flyweight· 7-2 vs 8-4
TKO
R2 · 3:38
LOSS
vs Kevin Gray
Caged Aggression 15· Mar 28, 2015· Flyweight· 6-2 vs 5-1
SD
WIN
vs Erik Vo
Pinnacle Combat 18· Jan 24, 2015· Bantamweight· 6-1 vs 11-14
SUB
R2 · 1:09
WIN
vs Jose Vega
Caged Aggression MMA· Oct 10, 2014· 5-1 vs 0-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Sid Bice
RFA 16: Copeland vs. Jorgensen· Jul 25, 2014· Flyweight· 4-1 vs 4-0
UD
WIN
vs Chris Haney
Xplode MMA· May 2, 2014· 4-0 vs 4-8
SUB
WIN
vs Zachary Harvey
Caged Aggression MMA· Mar 15, 2014· 3-0 vs 4-10
TKO
WIN
vs Marc Tong Van
Caged Aggression MMA· Oct 12, 2013· 2-0 vs 1-1
SUB
WIN
vs Steve Gladhill
Caged Aggression MMA· Jul 20, 2013· 1-0 vs 0-1
DEC

Official UFC Ranking

Eric Shelton's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #10 Flyweight
First ranked: Dec 3, 2018
Times ranked: 21

Flyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1699▲10
Peak: 1703Jan 4, 2025
Rated fights: 30

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Frequently asked questions

When does Eric Shelton fight next?

Eric Shelton has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Eric Shelton's record?

Eric Shelton's professional MMA record is 21-9-0.

Who is Eric Shelton fighting next?

Eric Shelton's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Eric Shelton fight last?

Eric Shelton most recently fought Jordan Espinosa at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Pettis on Saturday, March 23, 2019, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Eric Shelton fight in?

Eric Shelton fights at Flyweight.

How many knockouts does Eric Shelton have?

Eric Shelton has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Eric Shelton?

Eric Shelton is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Eric Shelton weigh?

Eric Shelton weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Eric Shelton's reach?

Eric Shelton has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Eric Shelton?

Eric Shelton is 35 years old (born Feb 2, 1991).

Where is Eric Shelton from?

Eric Shelton is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY