UFC 71: Eric Schafer vs. Sean Salmon

by MMAmania.com on Feb 16, 2007 9:03 AM EST in UFC News

ufc 71 eric schafer vs sean salmon
Eric Schafer (7-2-2) will fight Sean Salmon (9-2) at UFC 71 on May 26 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, according to a recent MySpace blog entry from "Red."

Despite his first round technical knockout loss to Michael Bisping (12-0) at UFC 66, his contract has also been extended three more fights -- there are now four total remaining.

Here's a snip:

Well, redimaniacs... It looks like I will be fighting in the UFC for a little while longer. Despite my lose, they signed me to a new contract for 3 more fights (4 total left). With all this money I am going to buy myself a new pair of trousers and a maybe that Super Nintendo I keep hearing such great things about.

Also, it looks like I will be fighting on May 26th at UFC 71 at Madalay Bay in Las Vegas. It looks like Chuck Liddell will be headlining again. It also looks like I will not be fighting a dirty foreigner this time, but a dirty Wisconsinite. Yikes! My opponent looks like it will be Sean Salmon (fought Rashad Evans a few weeks ago). Sean left our beautiful state to wrestle at THE Ohio State University which is like an American joining Al Qaeda. He is a good guy, so when we fight I will be picturing Brutus Buckeye as I hit him.

My knee is healing slowly from the surgery. I started walking without crutches again Monday. I bought this sweet swimming floating thing so I can swim without my legs. I have been lifting too, but just my bis, abs, and chest. I hear that is what chicks dig the most... I should be training again in 2 weeks.

Later,

REDFORD

There was some chatter that Salmon might consider dropping down from light heavyweight to middleweight after his crushing loss to Rashad Evans (10-0) at UFC Fight Night 8. It's important to note that those considerations were not as a result of the second round knockout.

Both of these fighters looked solid early in their respective fights, but were eventually overwhelmed. It will be the second bout for Salmon -- and the third for Schafer -- in the UFC.

And, I have to imagine a must-win for each fighter if he wants to be considered for future shows.

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell (20-3) is expected to headline the event against Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (26-6), according to MMAWeekly.com.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Salmon is awake? I thought he was still sleeping.

by mario on Feb 16, 2007 9:06 AM EST reply actions

Schafer also fought on the undercard for UFC 62 against Rob MacDonald.

by Nate on Feb 16, 2007 9:59 AM EST reply actions

Thanks man … will make the change. Totally forgot.

by UFCmania on Feb 16, 2007 10:24 AM EST reply actions

haha although i wanted to see bisping beat shafer, now im rooting for shafer, that dudes funny, and hes got some game. However he better watch out for that big kick that salmon “almost” landed on Rashad…hah that was the goofiest display of MMA ive seen, i like watching it over and over, its should be on the lighter side of UFC along side Kenny running into the cage

by MMA Dude on Feb 16, 2007 10:27 AM EST reply actions

Schafer has a decent sense of humor. Still, I can think of few other fighters in the UFC right now who are more motivated to seriously beat somebody down than Salmon. Between the awkward crane kick and being on the wrong end of a skull-crushing head kick, Salmon will be pretty driven to make Schafer his highlight-reel bitch. Should be a good fight between two really hungry fighters.

by Hyde on Feb 16, 2007 10:38 AM EST reply actions

Man, you guys never disappoint. You really have a nose for breaking news. I really love your guys’ website. Great job and keep up the good work. Oh, also, great job finding Jesse Holland to be a columnist on your site. That guy is an awesome writer and I can’t believe he doesn’t write for a major magazine or something by now. He really adds a lot to your, already great, website.

by MMAlowdown.com on Feb 16, 2007 11:40 AM EST reply actions

Great job scooping UFC Junkie on this one! Pretty surprising since they’re sponsoring Sean Salmon and he writes a column for them.

by Steve O on Feb 16, 2007 12:13 PM EST reply actions

Aside from me being a total D-bag, I would like to say – HOW DID YOU KNOW THIS BEFORE UFCJUNKIE.COM? That amazes me. They should be ashamed of themselves. Have you just been sitting back laughing all day long? That is unbelievable. Maybe Salmon forgets he writes for them due to short term memory loss. What did you just say?

by Tim Sylvia on Feb 16, 2007 12:32 PM EST reply actions

I’m not sure the reason it wasn’t reported on UFCJunkie.com first. Maybe Salmon isn’t going to take the fight or something — I really don’t know. I’m sure we’ll find out soon.

by UFCmania on Feb 16, 2007 12:43 PM EST reply actions

Maybe you guys should sponsor Schafer and it would look like UFC Mania vs. UFC Junkie. Both sites rock.

by Nate on Feb 16, 2007 1:02 PM EST reply actions

UFCJunkie claims that they were supposed to keep a lid on it, but Schafer announced the match on his website. Didn’t know the two sites were in competition. Maybe we’ll see the fine proprietors of UFCJunkie and UFCMania slug it out during an undercard match some time.

by Hyde on Feb 16, 2007 1:16 PM EST reply actions

Ummm…. Hope I did not get myself into trouble. Sean and I both accepted, but it is not official by any means. I was just writing a stupid blog to keep my friends up to date.

PS Had to pic my worst picture for the story? haha

by Eric Schafer on Feb 16, 2007 2:01 PM EST reply actions

Eric-

Sorry about the pic — there aren’t enough out there to choose from.

I wouldn’t stress getting in trouble … it’s good news.

by UFCmania on Feb 16, 2007 2:39 PM EST reply actions

I doubt you will get into trouble. Fighters do that sort of thing all the time. The UFC is always so late announcing stuff and we know what is going to happen so far in advance anyway. I wouldn’t worry about it.

by MMAlowdown.com on Feb 16, 2007 4:05 PM EST reply actions

Eric, you need to sign a deal with UFCMania. Then us hardcore fans will know the fight is really about UFCJunkie vs UFCMania!!
Ah, just kidding. Both sites are great, and wish both of you the best in your upcoming fight.

by MoreThanUFC on Feb 16, 2007 4:09 PM EST reply actions

Ah, Nate beat me to it. Didnt see that the first time through. And I thought I was being original…. Sorry, dude.

by MoreThanUFC on Feb 16, 2007 4:10 PM EST reply actions

hey schafer, do you like ravishing red better, or are you jealous that Shawn White already is called the flying tomatoe.hah just wondering…excited to see more of you in the octagon

by MMA Dude on Feb 16, 2007 4:11 PM EST reply actions

Hmmm… the Fighting Tomato. Kinda has a nice ring to it. I will think about it, haha. I’d love to right a column by the way.

by Eric Schafer on Feb 16, 2007 5:29 PM EST reply actions

machida will fight on this card or the next,if he wins,this could shake up the now tightest division [just in the last 6 months wow]go lyoto

by gvoll on Feb 18, 2007 12:49 AM EST reply actions

I know it was a while ago but we should concern our selves with Salmons fierce kick! Be careful Eric

by joe on Feb 18, 2007 7:37 AM EST reply actions

Eric, we would love a column written by you. Do you have good righting skills?

by MoreThanUFC on Feb 18, 2007 12:51 PM EST reply actions

i’ve been to UFC Junkie and seen what Salmon has to say and what eric has to say. Both of eric and sean seem like really nice people. i really can’t pick a winner in this fight. if i have to, i predict salmon by decision. maybe the loser of this fight will be featured on TUF 6-The Comeback (Light Heavyweights and Heavyweights). i really hope not (cuz the winners get cro cop and liddell).

UFC Junkie vs. UFCmania would be really cool. if sean waers his blue (UFC Junkie’s color) shorts and eric wears red (UFCmania’s color) shorts, with the sponsorship, that would be wild.

peace,
rube

by rube on Feb 18, 2007 1:35 PM EST reply actions

Morethanufc, haha “righting” skills, thats awesome

by MMA Dude on Feb 19, 2007 10:30 AM EST reply actions

im going for eric he did a goodjob early in the bisping fight had me worried for a minute.(ima bisping fan)and is that the real eric schafer in here???

by mike on Feb 25, 2007 11:28 PM EST reply actions