Education
Schafer attended the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.
Schafer attended the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.
Background and early career
Schafer is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Pedro Sauer. 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.
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 versus
Jones. 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. 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.
Schafer next faced Jorge Rivera on January 20, 2012 at UFC on Forex 1. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
He was released from the promotion for the third time following this loss.
Independent promotions
After being released from the UFC, Schafer faced John Poppie at Madtown Throwdown 29: Unstoppable on January 5, 2013. Gladiators Fighting Series
GFS Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)
Xtreme Fighting Organization
XFO Light Heavyweight Championship (One time).
