MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Eric Schafer
14-7-2
Age
45
Height
6'3"
Weight
185 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
08:17
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 3
Last 5
WLLLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Fond du Lac, United States
Fight History
WIN
HA
vs Houston Alexander
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R1 4:53
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R1 4:53
LOSS
JR
vs Jorge Rivera
UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller· 2013-05-18
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 1:31
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 1:31
LOSS
AS
vs Aaron Simpson
UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3· 2011-10-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RB
vs Ryan Bader
UFC 104: Machida vs Shogun· 2009-10-24
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AM
vs Antonio Mendes
UFC 93: Franklin vs Henderson· 2009-01-17
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R1 3:35
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R1 3:35
LOSS
SB
vs Stephan Bonnar
UFC 77: Hostile Territory· 2007-10-20
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 2:47
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 2:47
LOSS
MB
vs Michael Bisping
UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2· 2006-12-30
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:24
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:24
WIN
RM
vs Rob MacDonald
UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral· 2006-08-26
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control Technical Submission
R1 2:26
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control Technical Submission·R1 2:26
LOSS
JB
vs Jason Brilz
UFC Live: Vera vs Jones
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.9/min
Grappling
1.81 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Eric adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
33% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
67% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punches to Head From Mount
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Side Control
Arm Triangle From Side Control
#11
50% of subs
Arm Triangle From Side Control
Technical Submission
#21
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head From Mount (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Arm Triangle From Side Control and Arm Triangle From Side Control Technical Submission. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🔒📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.8) and Strike Def% (57%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (22/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (57%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (44% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
34%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
22% acc43%
Clinch
73% acc18%
Ground
92% acc39%
Striking Differential-1.49/min
1.89 landed/min3.38 absorbed/min
1.89
Landed/Min
3.38
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed141
Sig. Strikes Attempted409
Key Insights
Eric is active on the ground (39%).
Primarily a headhunter with 78% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (1.8:1).
Effective ground striker: 39% from ground at 92% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
36%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
50%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
36%(est)
Landed
9
Defended
16
Total
25
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.81
TD / 15min
1.81
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
25
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
18
Landed
50
Attempted
36%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
9 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
89%
R2
11%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.81/15min.
Active submission threat (1.81/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 39% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
282
1.44
Ratio
Absorbed
196
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.5
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.0
Standing %
78%
R3 vs R1 Output
44%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (29.5) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 44% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
1:53
R2 Control
0:18
R3 Control
0:09
R1 to Final
-64%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+29.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+29.7pp
Body
-18.8pp
Leg
-10.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-52.5pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights