Eric Schafer
| Eric Schafer | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Born | Eric John Schafer September 20, 1977 Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States |
| Other names | Red |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
| Division |
Middleweight Light heavyweight |
| Reach | 76.0 in (193 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 1997–2016 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 9 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Draws | 2 |
| 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 | |
|
|
|
Eric John Schafer (born September 20, 1977) is an American mixed martial artist, who is perhaps best known for competing in the Light Heavyweight and Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Schafer attended the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.
Schafer is a former XFO light heavyweight champion, after defeating William Hill by triangle choke at XFO 9.
Schafer is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Pedro Sauer.
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 on October 24, 2009 on the undercard of UFC 104.
Schafer was defeated by Jason Brilz via unanimous decision on March 21, 2010, at UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones. After this bout he was released from the promotion.
...
Wikipedia