Eric Shelton (fighter)

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Eric Shelton
BornEric Maurice Shelton
(1991-02-02) February 2, 1991 (age 34)
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States
Other namesShowtime
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Bantamweight
Flyweight
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Fighting out of East Moline, Illinois, United States
TeamTeam Spratt (2015–2018) [1] [2]
American Top Team (2018–present) [2]
RPBJJ
Years active2013–present
Professional boxing record
Total1
Wins1
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record
Total29
Wins20
By knockout5
By submission6
By decision9
Losses9
By submission1
By decision8
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Eric Maurice Shelton (born February 2, 1991) [3] is an American mixed martial arts fighter competed in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2013, he has also competed for the RFA and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Shelton began his professional MMA career in July 2013, upon compiling an impressive 11–2 record during his amateur career. Over the next three-and-a-half years he fought mainly in the mid-west, amassing a record of 10–2.

The Ultimate Fighter

In July 2016, it was announced that Shelton would be a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions. [4] He was ranked #15 and selected by Team Benavidez.

In the first round, Shelton defeated Yoni Sherbatov via technical submission (rear-naked choke) in the second round. In the quarterfinals, he defeated Ronaldo Candido by unanimous decision. In the semifinals, Shelton lost to eventual winner Tim Elliott via unanimous decision after two rounds. [5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

After The Ultimate Fighter, Shelton was signed to a UFC contract. He faced Alexandre Pantoja in his debut on January 28, 2017, at UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña. [6] He lost the fight via split decision. [7]

In his second fight for the promotion, Shelton faced Jarred Brooks on July 29, 2017, at UFC 214. [8] He again lost the fight via split decision. [9]

In his third fight for the promotion, Shelton faced Jenel Lausa on November 19, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura. [10] He won the fight via unanimous decision to earn his first UFC victory. [11]

Shelton faced Alex Perez on February 24, 2018, at UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens. [12] At the weigh-ins, Perez weighed in at 126.5 pounds, half a pound over the lightweight non title fight upper limit of 126 pounds. As a result, the bout proceeded at catchweight and Perez was fined 20% of his purse, which went to Shelton. [13] Shelton lost the fight via unanimous decision. [14]

Shelton faced Joseph Morales on November 10, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez. [15] He won the fight via split decision. [16]

Shelton faced Jordan Espinosa on March 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis. [17] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [18]

On May 26, 2019, it was reported that Shelton was released by UFC. [19]

Post-UFC career

After being released from the UFC, Shelton signed with the WXC. He made his promotional debut against Jesse Bazzi at WXC 83 on October 30, 2019. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

With the win, Shelton earned a title shot against Juancamilo Ronderos at WXC 85 on December 18, 2019. He lost the fight via split decision. [20]

On June 6, 2020, news surfaced that Shelton had signed with ARES FC. [21]

Shelton faced Rilley Dutro for the vacant Caged Aggression Flyweight Championship on May 8, 2021. [22] He claimed the championship after Dutro suffered an elbow injury in the fourth round.

Shelton faced Jacob Silva on December 19, 2021, at Fury FC 55. He won the bout via unanimous decision. [23]

Shelton faced Peter Caballero at Fury FC 67 on August 14, 2022. He would lose the fight via unanimous decision marking his second loss since leaving the UFC. [24]

Shelton next faced Dwight Joseph in the main event of Caged Aggression 35 for the vacant Caged Aggression Bantamweight championship on 25 March 2023. He would win fight via unanimous decision. [25]

Shelton would then main event Unified MMA 51 against Teshay Gouthro for the Unified MMA Interim Bantamweight championship on 23 June 2023. [26] He would win the fight via split decision. [27]

Shelton faced highly touted MMA Lab prospect Abdul Kamara at Fury FC 92 on June 16, 2024. He would win the fight via second round knockout. [28]

Shelton would next face off against Bellator veteran Jerrell Hodge in the main event of Caged Aggression 38: Retaliation on October 12, 2024 in a defence of his Caged Aggression Bantamweight championship. [29] He would win the fight via first round knockout. [30]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
29 matches20 wins9 losses
By knockout50
By submission61
By decision98
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss20–9Shuya KamikuboSubmission (rear-naked choke) LFA 215 August 22, 202521:46 Ventura, California, United StatesCatchweight (136.4 lb) bout; Shelton missed weight.
Win20–8Alan OlivasSubmission (rear-naked choke)Synergy FC 17January 4, 202514:11 Springfield, Missouri, United StatesWon the inaugural Synergy FC Bantamweight Championship.
Win19–8Jerrell HodgeKO (punch)Caged Aggression 38October 12, 202414:21 Davenport, Iowa, United StatesDefended the CAMMA Bantamweight Championship.
Win18–8Abdul KamaraKO (punches)Fury FC 92June 16, 202422:51 Houston, Texas, United States
Win17–8Teshay GouthroDecision (split)Unified MMA 51June 23, 202355:00 Niagara Falls, Ontario, CanadaWon the interim Unified MMA Bantamweight Championship.
Win16–8Dwight JosephDecision (unanimous)Caged Aggression 35March 25, 202355:00 Davenport, Iowa, United StatesWon the vacant CAMMA Bantamweight Championship.
Loss15–8Peter CaballeroDecision (unanimous)Fury FC 67August 14, 202235:00 Houston, Texas, United StatesReturn to Bantamweight.
Win15–7Jacob SilvaDecision (unanimous)Fury FC 55December 19, 202135:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win14–7Rilley DutroTKO (corner stoppage)Caged Aggression 31May 7, 202144:10 Davenport, Iowa, United StatesWon the CAMMA Flyweight Championship.
Loss13–7Juancamilo RonderosDecision (split)WXC 85December 18, 201955:00 Southgate, Michigan, United StatesFor the WXC Flyweight Championship.
Win13–6Jesse BazziDecision (unanimous)WXC 83October 30, 201935:00 Southgate, Michigan, United States
Loss12–6 Jordan Espinosa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis March 23, 201935:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win12–5 Joseph Morales Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez November 10, 201835:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss11–5 Alex Perez Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens February 24, 201835:00 Orlando, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (126.5 lb) bout; Perez missed weight.
Win11–4 Jenel Lausa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura November 19, 201735:00 Sydney, Australia
Loss10–4 Jarred Brooks Decision (split) UFC 214 July 29, 201735:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Loss10–3 Alexandre Pantoja Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña January 28, 201735:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win10–2Mark SainciSubmission (triangle choke)Caged Aggression 17April 2, 201611:08 Davenport, Iowa, United StatesWon the vacant CAMMA Flyweight Championship.
Win9–2Ryan HollisDecision (unanimous)Cowboys Extreme Cagefighting 24January 30, 201635:00 San Antonio, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (127 lb) bout; Hollis missed weight.
Win8–2Gino EscamillaDecision (unanimous)Rocks Xtreme MMA 19October 23, 201535:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win7–2Brian HallTKO (punches)V3 Fights: Hall vs. SheltonSeptember 26, 201523:38 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Loss6–2Kevin GrayDecision (split)Caged Aggression 15: Day 2March 28, 201555:00 Davenport, Iowa, United StatesLost the CAMMA Flyweight Championship.
Win6–1Erik VoSubmission (rear-naked choke)Pinnacle Combat 18January 24, 201521:09 Dubuque, Iowa, United StatesBantamweight bout.
Win5–1Jose VegaTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)Caged Aggression 14October 10, 201410:00 Davenport, Iowa, United StatesDefended the CAMMA Flyweight Championship.
Loss4–1Sid BiceDecision (unanimous)RFA 16July 25, 201435:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win4–0Chris HaneySubmission (rear-naked choke)Xplode Fight Series: AngerMay 2, 201414:34 Davenport, Iowa, United StatesWon the vacant XFS Flyweight Championship.
Win3–0Zachary HarveyTKO (punches)Caged Aggression 12March 15, 201412:50 Davenport, Iowa, United StatesWon the CAMMA Flyweight Championship.
Win2–0Marcel Tong VanSubmission (armbar)Caged Aggression 11October 12, 201311:18 Davenport, Iowa, United StatesFlyweight debut.
Win1–0Stephen GladhillDecision (unanimous)Caged Aggression 10July 20, 201355:00 Davenport, Iowa, United StatesBantamweight debut. Won the inaugural CAMMA Bantamweight Championship.

[31]

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss2–1 Tim Elliott Decision (majority) The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions November 23, 201625:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 24 Semi-final round
Win2–0Ronaldo CandidoDecision (unanimous)November 16, 201625:00 TUF 24 Quarter-final round
Win1–0Yoni SherbatovSubmission (rear-naked choke)September 21, 201623:40 TUF 24 Round of 16

*Date given is the air date of the episode. The actual dates of the fight are not released by the UFC. [31]

Professional boxing record

1 fight1 win0 losses
By knockout10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony CrowderTKO2 (4)28 November 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport, Iowa, US

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