Eric Schambari

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Eric Schambari
Born (1978-04-22) April 22, 1978 (age 45)
California
Nationality American
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Middleweight
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
TeamTeam Takedown
Marc Laimon's Cobra Kai
Years active2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins15
By knockout1
By submission9
By decision5
Losses6
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Eric Schambari (born April 22, 1978) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2005, Schambari has most notably fought in World Extreme Cagefighting and was a semi-finalist in the Bellator Season Two: Middleweight Tournament, where he was eliminated by Bryan Baker.

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Mixed martial arts career

Background

Schambari began his career in 2005 and compiled a record of 5–0 in local promotions before joining the WEC. Schambari trains at Marc Laimon's Cobra Kai gym in Victorville, California. Schambari has trained with the likes of Travis Lutter, Joe Stevenson and Guy Mezger. [1]

On December 20, 2014, Eric received his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu from Travis Lutter.

World Extreme Cagefighting

Schambari signed for the WEC and made his debut on the undercard of WEC 27 against Art Santore. In a close fight, Schambari took the unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27 and 29–28), which was suggested to be due to Schambari's superior cardio and slight advantage in damage caused. [2]

He then fought Logan Clark at WEC 29. Schambari once again took the unanimous decision (all three judges scoring the bout 29–28). However, this decision was viewed as slightly controversial considering that Clark was able to do more damage from the bottom with up-kicks, in addition to locking in a gogoplata and an omoplata. [3]

Schambari suffered his first career defeat, losing to Bryan Baker via split decision at WEC 31 in December 2007.

Soon after, Schambari was injured in training and suffered an allergic reaction to medication that nearly cost him his life and career. Later, he returned to training and competition against the advice of his doctors. [4]

This injury, combined with the dissolution of the middleweight division in the WEC, after its purchase by the UFC, led to his release. Schambari then fought in smaller promotions, defeating four fighters (three via first round submission and one via majority decision). The latter of these victories saw Schambari headline an event, competing against Will Espich in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This fight saw Schambari win via submission (arm-triangle choke). [5]

Bellator Fighting Championship

Schambari then signed for Bellator and entered into their Middleweight tournament. [4] There, he was joined by the only man to have defeated him at this point in his career, Bryan Baker.

In the first round of the tournament, Schambari faced The Ultimate Fighter 7 competitor Luke Zachrich. Schambari was far more effective and after 3:34 of the first round, Schambari locked in an arm-triangle choke and forced the tap-out. [6]

This advanced Schambari into the semi-finals of the tournament where he would have a rematch with Bryan Baker. This fight took place at Bellator 20 and Baker was again the winner, this time via triangle choke at 2:29 of the first round. Schambari was successful with an early takedown, however, Baker worked well from his back and managed to secure the submission. This eliminated Schambari from the tournament. [7]

Returning in Bellator's third season in September 2010 at Bellator 28, Schambari faced the veteran Matt Horwich. Schambari won the fight via split decision after utilizing an effective jab-and-run strategy. [8]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
21 matches15 wins6 losses
By knockout11
By submission92
By decision53
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss15–6Marcus SursaSubmission (triangle choke)C3 Fights - Rock Em Sock Em WeekendApril 27, 201332:07 Clinton, Oklahoma, United States
Loss15–5 Bubba McDaniel Decision (unanimous)Fight Game - Premier EventDecember 2, 201135:00 Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss15–4 Andrew Craig Decision (unanimous)Legacy FC 8September 16, 201135:00 Houston, Texas, United StatesFor Legacy FC Middleweight Championship
Loss15–3 Anthony Smith TKO (punches)C3 Fights: MMA Championship FightsJune 4, 201111:46 Concho, Oklahoma, United States
Win15–2Edwin AguilarSubmission (heel hook)XCage: PredatorsApril 8, 201111:26 Concho, Oklahoma, United States
Win14–2John BryantSubmission (arm-triangle choke)C3 Fights: Slammin Jammin Weekend 6October 22, 201021:14 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win13–2 Matt Horwich Decision (split) Bellator 28 September 9, 201035:00 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Loss12–2 Bryan Baker Submission (triangle choke) Bellator 20 May 27, 201012:29 San Antonio, Texas, United StatesMiddleweight Tournament Semifinal
Win12–1 Luke Zachrich Submission (arm-triangle choke) Bellator 16 April 29, 201013:34 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesMiddleweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Win11–1Will EspichSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Maximo Fighting ChampionshipOctober 17, 200911:44 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Win10–1Dominic BrownSubmission (rear-naked choke)C3: Slammin Jammin Weekend 1September 18, 200911:04 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win9–1Nate JamesDecision (majority)Slammin Jammin Weekend 3May 9, 200933:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win8–1John BryantSubmission (rear-naked choke)C3 FightsFebruary 28, 200912:57 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Loss7–1 Bryan Baker Decision (split) WEC 31 December 12, 200735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–0 Logan Clark Decision (unanimous) WEC 29 August 5, 200735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win6–0Art SantoreDecision (unanimous) WEC 27 May 12, 200735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win5–0Christian SmithSubmission (arm triangle choke)Art of War 1March 9, 200713:12 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win4–0Ricardeau FrancoisSubmissionInternational Freestyle Fighting 1May 6, 200614:30 Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Win3–0Corey SalterTKO (punches)Ultimate Texas Showdown 4February 25, 200611:19 Texas, United States
Win2–0Sherman PendergarstDecision (unanimous)Inferno Promotions: MeltdownJuly 22, 200535:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win1–0Jamey HerbertSubmission (kimura)Inferno Promotions: MeltdownJune 24, 20051N/A Dallas, Texas, United States

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References

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  2. ↑ "Marshall retains WEC belt". sherdog.com. May 13, 2007.
  3. ↑ "Condit retains, Filho claims title at WEC 29". sherdog.com. August 5, 2007.
  4. 1 2 "Bellator lands WEC veteran Schambari". sherdog.com. January 29, 2010.
  5. ↑ "Eric Schambari Update". sherdog.com. October 24, 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-10-28.
  6. ↑ "Baker, Hess, Schambari and Shlemenko Advance at Bellator 16". sherdog.com. April 29, 2010.
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  8. ↑ "Bellator 28 recap: Vanier decisions Clementi, Larkin ends night with a bang". mmajunkie.com. September 10, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-09-25.
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