Ryan Bader vs Eric Schafer fight set for UFC 104 on Oct. 24
by MMAmania.com on Jul 8, 2009 6:04 PM EDT
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The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 8 light heavyweight winner Ryan Bader (9-0) announced today via Twitter.com that he will return to action against ground specialist Eric Schafer (11-3-2) at UFC 104, which is scheduled for the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct. 24.
It will mark the first fight for "Darth" Bader — who is an accomplished collegiate wrestler from Arizona State University (ASU) — since he injured the MCL and PCL in his knee during a unanimous decision win over Carmelo Marrero at UFC Fight Night 18 back in April.
"Red" — who is now quietly enjoying a four-fight win streak — blasted Antonio Mendes en route to a first round technical knockout win in his most recent appearance at UFC UFC 93: "Franklin vs. Henderson" earlier this year. He now has three wins in five UFC fights under his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, which he will more than likely look to leverage against the Arizona Combat Sports product on fight night.
UFC 104 currently features a light heavyweight title fight between newly-minted champion Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida in his first title defense against 2005 Pride FC Middleweight Grand Prix winner Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. In addition, top heavyweight prospects Cain Velaquez and Shane Carwin are expected to hook up their ham hocks in a potential number one contender eliminator match in the co main event.
To check out the latest UFC 104 fight card and rumors click here.
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Great match-up! Can’t wait!
(And I’ve never been a first post before!)
by poyb on Jul 8, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i doubt that he didnt get submitted by vinny or eliot
vinny didnt get him on the ground and neither will shafer
by ufcaddict on Jul 8, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is he a blanket already? Because he didn’t finish Caramel Marrero? A guy who half the people on here thought would beat Bader? Bader was going for all kinds of submissions that whole fight. Blanket? I dont think so.
I think Bader will keep it standing and TKO Red.
by Syn on Jul 8, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whenever man. The PS message I sent you my cell number to text me, since we’re never on the same time. But ya! Best of 5! One match in each weight class.
by Syn on Jul 8, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I responded earlier but I guess its in moderation. The PS message I sent you had my cell number in it. You could text me whenever since we are never on at the same time. Best out of 5. One fight per weight class.
by Syn on Jul 8, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha. as soon as i repost, the original shows up.
by Syn on Jul 8, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well send a message of fix hours that you’ll be sure to be home and we’ll work something out.
by Alpha Male 360 on Jul 8, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude I’m home from college for the summer and bumming it. I’m always home. lol.
by Syn on Jul 8, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a dangerous match up for Bader. Ravishing Red has some real nice Jits in his arsenal.
I doubt Bader will want to go to the ground with Shaefer. Believe it or not, I actually like Shaefer (im a big fan of jits). My guess is that Bader will use his wrestling to keep the fight standing!
by JOhn G on Jul 9, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schafer shouldt be too many wins away from a title shot. If he wins this and maybe two others, depending on how quickly or dominating those wins are.
by c-war on Jul 9, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best scenario for Bader would be to keep it standing and hurt Red with some body shots or kicks. His TD defense should be good enough to keep Red off of him.
Red can take a pounding (versus Houston)and still take this to the ground for a sub win.
The question is whether Bader can keep from going against his instinct and take Red to the ground.
Magic 8 ball says…No.
Red FTW.
by OJR on Jul 9, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bader looks like a happy drunk in that pic
by McArthur on Jul 9, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I posted this in the other thread, but Mania, you should check it out.
Fight Update****
Fast rising UFC heavyweight Junior dos Santos has recently revealed that he expects to face none other than Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic on September 19.
by Crazy on Jul 8, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That would be a sweet match ..
Hope Crocop takes it .. I knew that Lorenzo flew too Zegreb or whatever and signed him back and I think this is a great fight.
by Dayzah on Jul 8, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
these are not lies i’ve read it as well
i cant wait for this
by ufcaddict on Jul 8, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hate wen sherdog says somthing and sum guy comes on here acting like he has inside sources..
by guyverbob on Jul 8, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So who said i checked Sherdog (i dont go to that site) and 2nd who says i have inside sources? you know what i hate? When some “Douche” replies to people A$$uming things.
by Crazy on Jul 8, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok you not a liar where can i read this
by zzzzzzzzzzz on Jul 8, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha the only douche on here is u cause u think telling stuff that will b reported here in a day really means a damn thing..
by guyverbob on Jul 8, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
your all being douches just stfu and get pumped about ufc 100
by JG on Jul 8, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha i am pumped, i want mir to kick sum steroid ass..
by guyverbob on Jul 8, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im not even gunna go back and forth with you, its like winning the special olympics……. but i was just putting out info for mainia to look at, no more no less, so chill out man.
by Crazy on Jul 9, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Bader has this one hands down. Hits harder, wrestling background,extremely aggressive. Bad matchup for Eric the redhead his face will be red after this fight put cash on this one sided fight.
by Cory on Jul 8, 2009 6:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why wouldnt a tuf winner get main card status? plus eric the red has a little streak going
by Jared on Jul 8, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell yea it would be sick to see that I hope 2 saints ko cro cop
by phenomenal angel on Jul 8, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s just the way AZ Combat Sports, aka Team Humpdown rolls.
by PW on Jul 9, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is actually the quickest we’ve seen a TUF winner take on an actual fighter. They usually get fed a couple cans.
by Bobby on Jul 8, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what about serra fighing st pierre?
by rusted-face99 on Jul 9, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The year that Lutter/Serra won they were quaranteed a title shot , hardly the same at all .. Its like comparing apples and dog shit ..
Not too mention that everyone one of them had fought in the UFC before , unlike most TUF noobs who have never been under the big lights like Serra already had…
Terrible comparison.
by Dayzah on Jul 9, 2009 7:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha, I think that was on my SAT verbal section. TUF 4:All other TUFs :: Apples:
A: Apples
B: Oranges
C: Dog shit
D: Tim Sylvia
by PW on Jul 9, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
aren’t c and d generally the same thing?
by plaidnerd on Jul 9, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in the blue corner beavis,and in the red corner butthead.bad pics but great match-up.
by rusted-face99 on Jul 9, 2009 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bader is boring. schafer by submission.
by lefthook187 on Jul 9, 2009 2:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Red by sub round 1. Easy matchup for Red. Those picking Bader really have no clue how sick Red is on the ground.
by ldcpanther on Jul 9, 2009 8:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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