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Eric Schafer

“Red”
14-8-2
0Prospect
/Age 48/Orthodox/6' 3"/76″ reach/185 lbs
Win %
64%
SLpM
1.9
Str Acc
34%
Str Def
56%
TD Avg
1.8
TD Def
50%
Sub Avg
1.8
Finish
91%

At a Glance

1.9
SLpM
34%
Str Acc
1.8
TD Avg
91%
Finish %
56%
Str Def
Eric Schafer "Red" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a submission grappler. With a record of 14-8-2, the fighter owns a 58% win rate across 24 pro contests, with a 91% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include active submission threat from the ground.
Career Arc
21 fightspeak +7 · current +6

Skill Profile

VOLUME29ACCURACY25KO POWER34TAKEDOWNS56TD DEFENSE33SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY48ACTIVITY74
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
1.89-1.53 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
3.38+0.20 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
1.81+0.29 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.80+1.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.38)Landed (1.89)
0
-1.49

Wins by Method

91%Finish
KO/TKO218%
Submission873%
Decision19%
14 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (14)
2 KO
8 SUB
1 DEC
3 OTH
Losses (8)
3 KO
3 DEC
2 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
L
Dec
L
Dec
L
Dec
W
KO

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
4 of 21
KO/TKO Losses
3
Avg Fight Duration
1.8 rounds
Post-Loss Record
2-3
Fight History9 UFC + 12 pre-UFC
21 fights12W6L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Austen Heidlage
Chosen Few FCChosen Few FC 8
Apr 16, 2016KTKO23:01
DRAW
Method
TKO
Corner Stoppage
Round
2
of 3
Time
3:01
Division
Light Heavyweight
Chosen Few FC 8
2016-04-16
WEric Hammerich
Chosen Few FCChosen Few FC 6
Sep 19, 2015SSUB12:38
WJohn Poppie
Jan 5, 2013KTKO
LJorge Rivera
UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller
Jan 20, 2012KKO/TKO Punches21:31
LAaron Simpson
UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3
Oct 8, 2011DU-DEC35:00
WUnknown
XFOXFO 41: Outdoor War 7
Sep 3, 2011SSUB11:41
?Unknown
Mar 21, 2010DDECUnanimous
LJason Brilz
UFC Live: Vera vs Jones
Mar 21, 2010DU-DEC35:00
LRyan Bader
UFC 104: Machida vs Shogun
Oct 24, 2009DU-DEC35:00
WAntonio Mendes
UFC 93: Franklin vs Henderson
Jan 17, 2009KKO/TKO Punches13:35
WHouston Alexander
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer
Sep 17, 2008SSUB Arm Triangle14:53
LStephan Bonnar
UFC 77: Hostile Territory
Oct 20, 2007KKO/TKO Punches22:47
LMichael Bisping
UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2
Dec 30, 2006KKO/TKO Punches14:24
WRob MacDonald
UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral
Aug 26, 2006SSUB Arm Triangle12:26
WBill Hill
Jan 28, 2006SSUB
WJason Veach
Aug 6, 2005SSUB
WUnknown
Jun 25, 2005SSUB
?Unknown
HOOKnSHOOT: OverdriveHOOKnSHOOT: Overdrive
Mar 9, 2002SSUBR1
WSteve Martin
Sep 26, 1999SSUB
WUnknown
Jun 27, 1998DDEC
WUnknown
Jun 27, 1998•