Eric Schafer

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Eric Schafer
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BornEric John Schafer
(1977-09-20) September 20, 1977 (age 46)
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States
Other namesRed
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach76.0 in (193 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
RankThird degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Pedro Sauer
Years active1998–2016 (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total25
Wins15
By knockout3
By submission10
By decision1
Unknown1
Losses8
By knockout4
By submission1
By decision3
Draws2
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
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.

Contents

Background

Schafer attended the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.

Schafer is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Pedro Sauer.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

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.

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.

Schafer then lost his next 2 bouts consecutively via TKO to Michael Bisping at UFC 66 and Stephan Bonnar at UFC 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.

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. [4]

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. [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]

Independent promotions

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.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
24 matches14 wins8 losses
By knockout34
By submission91
By decision13
Unknown10
Draws2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss15–8–2James Austen HeidlageTKO (referee stoppage)Chosen Few FC 8April 4, 201623:01 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Win15–7–2Eric HammerichSubmission (choke)Chosen Few FC 6September 9, 201514:07 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Win14–7–2John PoppieTKO (punches)Madtown Throwdown 29: UnstoppableJanuary 5, 201312:38 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Loss13–7–2 Jorge Rivera TKO (punches) UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller January 20, 201221:31 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Loss13–6–2 Aaron Simpson Decision (unanimous) UFC 136 October 8, 201135:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win13–5–2Chris AlbandiaSubmission (triangle choke)XFO 41: Outdoor War 7September 3, 201111:41 Island Lake, Illinois, United States Middleweight debut.
Loss12–5–2 Jason Brilz Decision (unanimous) UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones March 21, 201035:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss12–4–2 Ryan Bader Decision (unanimous) UFC 104 October 24, 200935:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win12–3–2Antonio MendesTKO (punches) UFC 93 January 17, 200913:35 Dublin, Ireland
Win11–3–2 Houston Alexander Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer September 17, 200814:53 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win10–3–2William HillTKO (punches)GFS: ThunderdomeMay 17, 200812:52 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesWon the GFS Light Heavyweight Championship. [8]
Win9–3–2Ryan AntleSubmission (guillotine choke)GFS: The WarriorsFebruary 16, 200810:41 Wisconsin, United States
Loss8–3–2 Stephan Bonnar TKO (punches) UFC 77 October 20, 200722:47 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Loss8–2–2 Michael Bisping TKO (punches) UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz December 30, 200614:24 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–1–2 Rob MacDonald Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral August 26, 200612:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–1–2William HillSubmission (triangle choke)Xtreme Fighting Organization 9January 28, 200612:37 Lakemoor, Illinois, United StatesWon the WFO Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win6–1–2Jason VeachSubmission (choke)Duneland Classic 2August 6, 20051N/A Portage, Indiana, United States
Win5–1–2 Jason Guida Submission (triangle choke)XFO 6: Judgement DayJune 25, 200513:49 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Loss4–1–2Dustin DenesSubmission (kimura)HOOKnSHOOT: OverdriveMarch 9, 20021N/A Evansville, Indiana, United States
Draw4–0–2Jim DesouzaDrawHOOKnSHOOT: Kings 2November 18, 200125:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Draw4–0–1Paul IvensDrawHOOKnSHOOT: MillenniumNovember 6, 1999115:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win4–0Steve MartinSubmission (strikes)Cage Combat 4September 26, 199914:13 Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Win3–0Duane FranzenDecisionMidwest Shootfighting 1June 27, 1998110:00 Clinton, Iowa, United States
Win2–0John LoweyN/AMidwest Shootfighting 1June 27, 199813:59 Clinton, Iowa, United States
Win1–0Ryan ApolonarioSubmission (choke)Fight Sheet Ultimate MMAJuly 19, 19981N/A Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "Eric "Red" Schafer's Tapology Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  2. ↑ Thomas, Luke (2009-10-24). "UFC 104 Results: Ryan Bader Takes a Decision Over Eric Schafer". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
  3. ↑ "Brilz vs. Schafer official for UFC on Versus 1". mmajunkie.com. 2010-01-21. Archived from the original on 2010-01-24.
  4. ↑ "Red' Schafer Wins Quickly in Middleweight Debut at XFO 41". sherdog.com. 2011-09-04.
  5. ↑ "Schafer Returns to UFC at Middleweight, Faces Simpson Oct. 8". sherdog.com. 2011-09-10.
  6. ↑ "Jorge Rivera vs. Eric Schafer targeted for UFC on FX 1". mmajunkie.com. November 29, 2011. Archived from the original on December 1, 2011. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  7. ↑ J. Yayo Hernandez (February 9, 2012). "Eric 'Red' Schafer Released By UFC". cagejunkies.com. Archived from the original on July 13, 2012.
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