Eric Shelton (fighter)

Eric Maurice Shelton (born February 2, 1991)[3] is an American mixed martial arts fighter competed in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

A professional competitor since 2013, he has also competed for the RFA and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions.

In July 2016, it was announced that Shelton would be a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions.

In the semifinals, Shelton lost to eventual winner Tim Elliott via unanimous decision after two rounds.

[7] In his second fight for the promotion, Shelton faced Jarred Brooks on July 29, 2017, at UFC 214.

[14] Shelton faced Joseph Morales on November 10, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs.

[16] Shelton faced Jordan Espinosa on March 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs.

With the win, Shelton earned a title shot against Juancamilo Ronderos at WXC 85 on December 18, 2019.

[21] Shelton faced Rilley Dutro for the vacant Caged Aggression Flyweight Championship on May 8, 2021.

[27] Shelton faced highly touted MMA Lab prospect Abdul Kamara at Fury FC 92 on June 16, 2024.