11 Facts About Eric Schafer

Eric John Schafer was born on September 20,1977 and is a retired American mixed martial artist.

Eric Schafer 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.

Eric Schafer then lost his next 2 bouts consecutively via TKO to Michael Bisping at UFC 66 and Stephan Bonnar at UFC 77.

Eric Schafer next defeated Houston Alexander by arm-triangle choke in the first round on September 17,2008, at UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer.

Eric Schafer won via TKO over Antonio Mendes at UFC 93 on January 7,2009.

Eric Schafer lost to Ryan Bader by unanimous decision on October 24,2009, on the undercard of UFC 104.

Eric Schafer was defeated by Jason Brilz via unanimous decision on March 21,2010, at UFC Live: Vera vs Jones.

Eric Schafer returned to the UFC in a Middleweight bout against Aaron Simpson at UFC 136 on October 8,2011, and lost a unanimous decision.

Eric Schafer next faced Jorge Rivera on January 20,2012, at UFC on FX 1.

Eric Schafer lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Eric Schafer was released from the promotion for the third time following this loss.