Eric Schafer
{{Short description|American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Eric Schafer
| other_names = Red
| image = Eric Schafer.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| alt =
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| birth_name = Eric John Schafer
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1977|09|20}}
| birth_place = Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States
| death_date =
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| height = {{height|ft=6|in=3}}
| weight = {{convert|185|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
| reach = {{convert|76.0|in|cm|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/eric-schafer-red|title=Eric "Red" Schafer's Tapology Profile|publisher=tapology.com|accessdate=November 13, 2014}}
| style =
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| fighting_out_of = Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
| team =
| rank = Third degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu {{small|under Pedro Sauer}}
| years_active = 1998–2016 (MMA)
| mma_kowin = 3
| mma_subwin = 10
| mma_decwin = 1
| mma_otherwin = 1
| mma_koloss = 4
| mma_subloss = 1
| mma_decloss = 3
| mma_draw = 2
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| university = University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
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| school = Fond Du Lac High School
| url = http://www.redschafer.com/
| sherdog = 13275
| footnotes =
| updated = October 22, 2009
}}
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.
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.{{cite news |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/10/24/1099178/ufc-104-results-ryan-bader-takes-a |title=UFC 104 Results: Ryan Bader Takes a Decision Over Eric Schafer |last=Thomas |first=Luke |date=2009-10-24 |work=Bloody Elbow |accessdate=2009-11-06}}
Schafer was defeated by Jason Brilz via unanimous decision on March 21, 2010, at UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones.{{cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17644/brilz-vs-schafer-gormley-vs-schaub-irvin-vs-sakara-all-official-for-ufc-on-versus-1.mma |title=Brilz vs. Schafer official for UFC on Versus 1 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2010-01-21 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100124075659/http://mmajunkie.com/news/17644/brilz-vs-schafer-gormley-vs-schaub-irvin-vs-sakara-all-official-for-ufc-on-versus-1.mma |archivedate=2010-01-24 }} 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.{{cite news|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Red-Schafer-Wins-Quickly-in-Middleweight-Debut-at-XFO-41-35294|title=Red' Schafer Wins Quickly in Middleweight Debut at XFO 41|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2011-09-04}}
=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.{{cite news|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Schafer-Returns-to-UFC-at-Middleweight-Faces-Simpson-Oct-8-35468|title=Schafer Returns to UFC at Middleweight, Faces Simpson Oct. 8|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2011-09-10}}
Schafer next faced Jorge Rivera on January 20, 2012, at UFC on FX 1.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26303/jorge-rivera-vs-eric-schafer-targeted-for-ufc-on-fx-1.mma |title=Jorge Rivera vs. Eric Schafer targeted for UFC on FX 1 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=November 29, 2011 |accessdate=November 29, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111201143117/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26303/jorge-rivera-vs-eric-schafer-targeted-for-ufc-on-fx-1.mma |archivedate=December 1, 2011 }} He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. He was released from the promotion for the third time following this loss.{{cite web|url=http://cagejunkies.com/2012/02/eric-red-schafer-released-by-ufc/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713124810/http://cagejunkies.com/2012/02/eric-red-schafer-released-by-ufc/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 13, 2012 |title=Eric 'Red' Schafer Released By UFC |author=J. Yayo Hernandez |date=February 9, 2012 |publisher=cagejunkies.com }}
=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
{{MMArecordbox
| draws= 2
| nc=
| ko-wins= 3
| ko-losses= 4
| sub-wins= 9
| sub-losses= 1
| dec-wins= 1
| dec-losses= 3
| dq-wins=
| dq-losses=
| other-wins= 1
| other-losses=
}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| {{nowrap|15–8–2}}
| James Austen Heidlage
| TKO (referee stoppage)
| Chosen Few FC 8
| {{dts|2016|April|4}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:01
| Madison, Wisconsin, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 15–7–2
| Eric Hammerich
| Submission (choke)
| Chosen Few FC 6
| {{dts|2015|September|9}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:07
| Madison, Wisconsin, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–7–2
| John Poppie
| TKO (punches)
| Madtown Throwdown 29: Unstoppable
| {{dts|2013|January|5}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:38
| Madison, Wisconsin, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–7–2
| TKO (punches)
| UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller
| {{dts|2012|January|20}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:31
| Nashville, Tennessee, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–6–2
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 136
| {{dts|2011|October|08}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Houston, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–5–2
| Chris Albandia
| Submission (triangle choke)
| XFO 41: Outdoor War 7
| {{dts|2011|September|3}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:41
| Island Lake, Illinois, United States
| {{small|Middleweight debut.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 12–5–2
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2010|March|21}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Broomfield, Colorado, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 12–4–2
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 104
| {{dts|2009|October|24}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Los Angeles, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–3–2
| Antonio Mendes
| TKO (punches)
| UFC 93
| {{dts|2009|January|17}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:35
| Dublin, Ireland
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–3–2
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer
| {{dts|2008|September|17}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:53
| Omaha, Nebraska, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–3–2
| William Hill
| TKO (punches)
| GFS: Thunderdome
| {{dts|2008|May|17}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:52
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
| {{small|Won the GFS Light Heavyweight Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=87CF334E-73E3-430E-A6C0-E235373E972A#fight_74808|title=GFS: Thunderdome Official Results|publisher=mixedmartialarts.com|accessdate=November 25, 2014}}}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–3–2
| Ryan Antle
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| GFS: The Warriors
| {{dts|2008|February|16}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:41
| Wisconsin, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 8–3–2
| TKO (punches)
| UFC 77
| {{dts|2007|October|20}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:47
| Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 8–2–2
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2006|December|30}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:24
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–1–2
| Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| {{dts|2006|August|26}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:26
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–1–2
| William Hill
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Xtreme Fighting Organization 9
| {{dts|2006|January|28}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:37
| Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
| {{small|Won the WFO Light Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–1–2
| Jason Veach
| Submission (choke)
| Duneland Classic 2
| {{dts|2005|August|6}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Portage, Indiana, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–1–2
| Submission (triangle choke)
| XFO 6: Judgement Day
| {{dts|2005|June|25}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:49
| Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 4–1–2
| Dustin Denes
| Submission (kimura)
| HOOKnSHOOT: Overdrive
| {{dts|2002|March|9}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Evansville, Indiana, United States
|
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 4–0–2
| Jim Desouza
| Draw
| HOOKnSHOOT: Kings 2
| {{dts|2001|November|18}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| Evansville, Indiana, United States
|
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 4–0–1
| Paul Ivens
| Draw
| HOOKnSHOOT: Millennium
| {{dts|1999|November|6}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 15:00
| Evansville, Indiana, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–0
| Steve Martin
| Submission (strikes)
| Cage Combat 4
| {{dts|1999|September|26}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:13
| Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Duane Franzen
| Decision
| Midwest Shootfighting 1
| {{dts|1998|June|27}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 10:00
| Clinton, Iowa, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| John Lowey
| N/A
| Midwest Shootfighting 1
| {{dts|1998|June|27}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:59
| Clinton, Iowa, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Ryan Apolonario
| Submission (choke)
| Fight Sheet Ultimate MMA
| {{dts|1998|July|19}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Sherdog}}
- {{UFC|eric-schafer}}
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Category:American male mixed martial artists
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Category:Sportspeople from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Category:University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh alumni
Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters