Eric John Schafer (born September 20, 1977) is a retired American mixed martial artist.

Schafer compiled an amateur record of 2–1 before making his professional MMA debut in 1998.

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

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

[7] After being released from the UFC, Schafer faced John Poppie at Madtown Throwdown 29: Unstoppable on January 5, 2013.