Eric Schafer

“Red”

MiddleweightUnited States4-fight losing streak

15Wins

8Losses

2Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLLLW

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Profile

Age: 49 (born September 20, 1977)
Born in: Fond du Lac
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 185 lbs.
Reach: 76"
Stance: Orthodox
UFC record: 3-6

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC3

KO/TKO 1
Submission 2

Losses in the UFC6

KO/TKO 3
Decision 3

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 1.89 top 92%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 3.38

Striking accuracy34%Better than 4% of middleweights

Strike defense57%Better than 71% of middleweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 1.81 top 35%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 1.8

Takedown accuracy36%Better than 42% of middleweights

Takedown defense50%Better than 26% of middleweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Schafer last fought on January 20, 2012 (Loss vs Jorge Rivera). Schafer has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Eric Schafer

Eric Schafer "Red" is a middleweight mixed martial artist, born in Fond du Lac, United States, on September 20, 1977. Schafer stands 6' 3", has a 76" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Schafer made a UFC debut at UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral in August 2006 and beat Rob MacDonald by arm triangle from side controltechnical submission. In the UFC, Schafer is 3-6 across 9 fights.

A submission specialist, Schafer has 2 UFC submission wins, most often by arm-triangle choke. By the numbers, Schafer attempts more submissions than 91% of middleweights. Schafer ranks #3 in UFC history for most arm-triangle choke wins.

Schafer's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller in January 2012, where Schafer lost to Jorge Rivera.

UFC fight history

L

Jorge Rivera

KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R2 1:31

UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller

Jan 20, 2012

6Str 2TD 0KD
L

Aaron Simpson

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3

Oct 8, 2011

14Str 0TD 0KD
L

Jason Brilz

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Live: Vera vs Jones

Mar 21, 2010

27Str 2TD 0KD
L

Ryan Bader

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC 104: Machida vs Shogun

Oct 24, 2009

25Str 0TD 0KD
W

Antonio Mendes

KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Mount · R1 3:35

UFC 93: Franklin vs Henderson

Jan 17, 2009

22Str 0TD 0KD
W

Houston Alexander

Submission · Arm Triangle From Side Control · R1 4:53

UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer

Sep 17, 2008

24Str 1TD 0KD
L

Stephan Bonnar

KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R2 2:47

UFC 77: Hostile Territory

Oct 20, 2007

13Str 1TD 0KD
L

Michael Bisping

KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 4:24

UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2

Dec 30, 2006

3Str 3TD 0KD
W

Rob MacDonald

Submission · Arm Triangle From Side ControlTechnical Submission · R1 2:26

UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral

Aug 26, 2006

7Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Eric Schafer is 15-8-2 across 25 professional fights in 11 promotions. 16 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins15

KO/TKO 3
Submission 10
Decision 1
Other 1

Pro losses8

KO/TKO 4
Submission 1
Decision 3

Finish rate: 87% of wins
Longest win streak: 4

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
UFC	3-6	—
HOOKnSHOOT	0-1-2	—
Chosen Few FC	1-1	—
GFS	2-0	—
Midwest Shootfighting	2-0	—
XFO	2-0	—
Cage Combat	1-0	—
Duneland Classic	1-0	—
Fight Sheet Ultimate MMA	1-0	—
Madtown Throwdown	1-0	—
Xtreme Fighting Organization	1-0	—

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
L	James Austen Heidlage	TKO (referee stoppage), R2	Chosen Few FC 8	Apr 4, 2016
W	Eric Hammerich	Submission (choke), R1	Chosen Few FC 6	Sep 9, 2015
W	John Poppie	TKO (punches), R1	Madtown Throwdown 29: Unstoppable	Jan 5, 2013
L	Jorge Rivera	TKO (punches), R2	UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller	Jan 20, 2012
L	Aaron Simpson	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC 136	Oct 8, 2011
W	Chris Albandia	Submission (triangle choke), R1	XFO 41: Outdoor War 7	Sep 3, 2011
L	Jason Brilz	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones	Mar 21, 2010
L	Ryan Bader	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC 104	Oct 24, 2009
W	Antonio Mendes	TKO (punches), R1	UFC 93	Jan 17, 2009
W	Houston Alexander	Submission (arm-triangle choke), R1	UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer	Sep 17, 2008
W	William Hill	TKO (punches), R1	GFS: Thunderdome	May 17, 2008
W	Ryan Antle	Submission (guillotine choke), R1	GFS: The Warriors	Feb 16, 2008
L	Stephan Bonnar	TKO (punches), R2	UFC 77	Oct 20, 2007
L	Michael Bisping	TKO (punches), R1	UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz	Dec 30, 2006
W	Rob MacDonald	Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke), R1	UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral	Aug 26, 2006
W	William Hill	Submission (triangle choke), R1	Xtreme Fighting Organization 9	Jan 28, 2006
W	Jason Veach	Submission (choke), R1	Duneland Classic 2	Aug 6, 2005
W	Jason Guida	Submission (triangle choke), R1	XFO 6: Judgement Day	Jun 25, 2005
L	Dustin Denes	Submission (kimura), R1	HOOKnSHOOT: Overdrive	Mar 9, 2002
D	Jim Desouza	Draw, R2	HOOKnSHOOT: Kings 2	Nov 18, 2001
D	Paul Ivens	Draw, R1	HOOKnSHOOT: Millennium	Nov 6, 1999
W	Steve Martin	Submission (strikes), R1	Cage Combat 4	Sep 26, 1999
W	Duane Franzen	Decision, R1	Midwest Shootfighting 1	Jun 27, 1998
W	John Lowey	N/A, R1	Midwest Shootfighting 1	Jun 27, 1998
W	Ryan Apolonario	Submission (choke), R1	Fight Sheet Ultimate MMA	Jul 19, 1998

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Eric Schafer's record?

Eric Schafer's professional MMA record is 15 wins, 8 losses and 2 draws.

How old is Eric Schafer?

Eric Schafer is 49 years old, born on September 20, 1977.

How tall is Eric Schafer and what is their reach?

Eric Schafer stands 6' 3" with a 76" reach.

Who did Eric Schafer fight last?

Eric Schafer lost to Jorge Rivera by KO/TKO at UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller on Jan 20, 2012.

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