Eric Schafer

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.

Eric Schafer
BornEric John Schafer
(1977-09-20) September 20, 1977
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States
Other namesRed
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach76.0 in (193 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofMilwaukee, 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
UniversityUniversity of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Notable school(s)Fond Du Lac High School
Websitehttp://www.redschafer.com/
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: October 22, 2009

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
  • Gladiators Fighting Series
    • GFS Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)
  • Xtreme Fighting Organization
    • XFO Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
24 matches 14 wins 8 losses
By knockout 3 4
By submission 9 1
By decision 1 3
Unknown 1 0
Draws 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 15–8–2 James Austen Heidlage TKO (referee stoppage) Chosen Few FC 8 April 4, 2016 2 3:01 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Win 15–7–2 Eric Hammerich Submission (choke) Chosen Few FC 6 September 9, 2015 1 4:07 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Win 14–7–2 John Poppie TKO (punches) Madtown Throwdown 29: Unstoppable January 5, 2013 1 2:38 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Loss 13–7–2 Jorge Rivera TKO (punches) UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller January 20, 2012 2 1:31 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Loss 13–6–2 Aaron Simpson Decision (unanimous) UFC 136 October 8, 2011 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 13–5–2 Chris Albandia Submission (triangle choke) XFO 41: Outdoor War 7 September 3, 2011 1 1:41 Island Lake, Illinois, United States Middleweight debut.
Loss 12–5–2 Jason Brilz Decision (unanimous) UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones March 21, 2010 3 5:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss 12–4–2 Ryan Bader Decision (unanimous) UFC 104 October 24, 2009 3 5:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 12–3–2 Antonio Mendes TKO (punches) UFC 93 January 17, 2009 1 3:35 Dublin, Ireland
Win 11–3–2 Houston Alexander Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer September 17, 2008 1 4:53 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 10–3–2 William Hill TKO (punches) GFS: Thunderdome May 17, 2008 1 2:52 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Won the GFS Light Heavyweight Championship.[8]
Win 9–3–2 Ryan Antle Submission (guillotine choke) GFS: The Warriors February 16, 2008 1 0:41 Wisconsin, United States
Loss 8–3–2 Stephan Bonnar TKO (punches) UFC 77 October 20, 2007 2 2:47 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Loss 8–2–2 Michael Bisping TKO (punches) UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz December 30, 2006 1 4:24 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–1–2 Rob MacDonald Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral August 26, 2006 1 2:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 7–1–2 William Hill Submission (triangle choke) Xtreme Fighting Organization 9 January 28, 2006 1 2:37 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States Won the WFO Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 6–1–2 Jason Veach Submission (choke) Duneland Classic 2 August 6, 2005 1 N/A Portage, Indiana, United States
Win 5–1–2 Jason Guida Submission (triangle choke) XFO 6: Judgement Day June 25, 2005 1 3:49 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Loss 4–1–2 Dustin Denes Submission (kimura) HOOKnSHOOT: Overdrive March 9, 2002 1 N/A Evansville, Indiana, United States
Draw 4–0–2 Jim Desouza Draw HOOKnSHOOT: Kings 2 November 18, 2001 2 5:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Draw 4–0–1 Paul Ivens Draw HOOKnSHOOT: Millennium November 6, 1999 1 15:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win 4–0 Steve Martin Submission (strikes) Cage Combat 4 September 26, 1999 1 4:13 Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Win 3–0 Duane Franzen Decision Midwest Shootfighting 1 June 27, 1998 1 10:00 Clinton, Iowa, United States
Win 2–0 John Lowey N/A Midwest Shootfighting 1 June 27, 1998 1 3:59 Clinton, Iowa, United States
Win 1–0 Ryan Apolonario Submission (choke) Fight Sheet Ultimate MMA July 19, 1998 1 N/A Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States [9]

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.
  8. "GFS: Thunderdome Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  9. "Fight Sheet Ultimate Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved November 25, 2014.


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