Eric Shelton (fighter)

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Eric Shelton
Born Eric Maurice Shelton
(1991-02-02) February 2, 1991 (age 34)
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States
Other names Showtime
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Bantamweight
Flyweight
Reach 68 in (173 cm)
Fighting out of East Moline, Illinois, United States
Team Team Spratt (2015–2018)[1][2]
American Top Team (2018–present)[2]
RPBJJ
Years active 2013–present
Professional boxing record
Total 1
Wins 1
Losses 0
Mixed martial arts record
Total 22
Wins 15
By knockout 3
By submission 5
By decision 7
Losses 7
By decision 7
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Shelton began his professional MMA career in July 2013, upon compiling an impressive 11–2 record during his amateur career. Over the next three-and-a-half years he fought mainly in the mid-west, amassing a record of 10–2.

The Ultimate Fighter

In July 2016, it was announced that Shelton would be a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions.[4] He was ranked #15 and selected by Team Benavidez.

In the first round, Shelton defeated Yoni Sherbatov via technical submission (rear-naked choke) in the second round. In the quarterfinals, he defeated Ronaldo Candido by unanimous decision. In the semifinals, Shelton lost to eventual winner Tim Elliott via unanimous decision after two rounds.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

After The Ultimate Fighter, Shelton was signed to a UFC contract. He faced Alexandre Pantoja in his debut on January 28, 2017 at UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña.[6] He lost the fight via split decision.[7]

In his second fight for the promotion, Shelton faced Jarred Brooks on July 29, 2017 at UFC 214.[8] He again lost the fight via split decision.[9]

In his third fight for the promotion, Shelton faced Jenel Lausa on November 19, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura.[10] He won the fight via unanimous decision to earn his first UFC victory.[11]

Shelton faced Alex Perez on February 24, 2018 at UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens.[12] At the weigh-ins, Perez weighed in at 126.5 pounds, half a pound over the lightweight non title fight upper limit of 126 pounds. As a result, the bout proceeded at catchweight and Perez was fined 20% of his purse, which went to Shelton.[13] Shelton lost the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Shelton faced Joseph Morales on November 10, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez.[15] He won the fight via split decision.[16]

Shelton faced Jordan Espinosa on March 23, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis.[17] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

On May 26, 2019 it was reported that Shelton was released by UFC.[19]

Post-UFC career

After being released from the UFC, Shelton signed with the WXC. He made his promotional debut against Jesse Bazzi at WXC 83 on October 30, 2019. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

With the win, Shelton earned a title shot against Juancamilo Ronderos at WXC 85 on December 18, 2019. He lost the fight via split decision.[20]

On June 6, 2020, news surfaced that Shelton had signed with ARES FC.[21]

Shelton faced Rilley Dutro for the vacant Caged Aggression Flyweight Championship on May 8, 2021.[22] He claimed the championship after Dutro suffered an elbow injury in the fourth round.

Shelton faced Jacob Silva on December 19, 2021 at Fury FC 55. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[23]

Championships and accomplishments

  • Caged Aggression
    • Flyweight Champion (Two times; current)

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 15–7 Jacob Silva Decision (unanimous) Fury FC 55 December 19, 2021 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 14–7 Rilley Dutro TKO (corner stoppage) Caged Aggression 31 May 7, 2021 4 4:10 Davenport, Iowa, United States Won the Caged Aggression Flyweight Championship.
Loss 13–7 Juancamilo Ronderos Decision (split) WXC 85: Warrior Wednesday 10 December 18, 2019 5 5:00 Southgate, Michigan, United States For the WXC Flyweight Championship.
Win 13–6 Jesse Bazzi Decision (unanimous) WXC 83: Warrior Wednesday 8 October 30, 2019 3 5:00 Southgate, Michigan, United States
Loss 12–6 Jordan Espinosa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis March 23, 2019 3 5:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win 12–5 Joseph Morales Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez November 10, 2018 3 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss 11–5 Alex Perez Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens February 24, 2018 3 5:00 Orlando, Florida, United States Catchweight (126.5 lbs) bout; Perez missed weight.
Win 11–4 Jenel Lausa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura November 19, 2017 3 5:00 Sydney, Australia
Loss 10–4 Jarred Brooks Decision (split) UFC 214 July 29, 2017 3 5:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Loss 10–3 Alexandre Pantoja Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña January 28, 2017 3 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win 10–2 Mark Sainci Submission (triangle choke) Caged Aggression 17 April 2, 2016 1 1:08 Davenport, Iowa, United States Won the Caged Aggression Flyweight Championship.
Win 9–2 Ryan Hollis Decision (unanimous) Cowboys Extreme Cagefighting January 30, 2016 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 8–2 Gino Escamilla Decision (unanimous) Rocks Xtreme MMA 19 October 23, 2015 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 7–2 Brian Hall TKO (punches) V3 Fights September 26, 2015 2 3:38 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Loss 6–2 Kevin Gray Decision (split) Caged Aggression 15 March 28, 2015 5 5:00 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win 6–1 Erik Vo Submission (rear-naked choke) Pinnacle Combat 18 January 24, 2015 2 1:09 Dubuque, Iowa, United States Bantamweight bout.
Win 5–1 Jose Vega Technical Submission (guillotine choke) Caged Aggression 14 October 10, 2014 1 0:00 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Loss 4–1 Sid Bice Decision (unanimous) RFA 16: Copeland vs. Jorgensen July 25, 2014 3 5:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win 4–0 Chris Haney Submission (rear-naked choke) Xplode Fight Series: Anger May 2, 2014 1 4:34 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win 3–0 Zachary Harvey TKO (punches) Caged Aggression 12 March 15, 2014 1 2:50 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win 2–0 Marcel Tong Van Submission (armbar) Caged Aggression 11 October 12, 2013 1 1:18 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win 1–0 Stephen Gladhill Decision (unanimous) Caged Aggression 10 July 20, 2013 3 5:00 Davenport, Iowa, United States

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Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 2–1 Tim Elliott Decision (majority) The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions November 23, 2016 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 24 Semi-final round
Win 2–0 Ronaldo Candido Decision (unanimous) November 16, 2016 2 5:00 TUF 24 Quarter-final round
Win 1–0 Yoni Sherbatov Submission (rear-naked choke) September 21, 2016 2 3:40 TUF 24 Round of 16

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Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Win 1–0 United States Anthony Crowder TKO 2 (4) 28 November 2020 United States Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport, Iowa, US

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