Eric Shelton

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. 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.

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. He lost the fight via split decision.

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

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

Shelton faced Alex Perez on February 24, 2018, at UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens. 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. Shelton lost the fight via unanimous decision.

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

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

On May 26, 2019, it was reported that Shelton was released by the UFC.

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.

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

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

Shelton faced Peter Caballero at Fury FC 67 on August 14, 2022. He would lose the fight via unanimous decision marking his second loss since leaving the UFC.

Shelton next faced Dwight Joseph in the main event of Caged Aggression 35 for the vacant Caged Aggression Bantamweight championship on 25 March 2023. He would win fight via unanimous decision.

Shelton would then main event Unified MMA 51 against Teshay Gouthro for the Unified MMA Interim Bantamweight championship on 23 June 2023. He would win the fight via split decision.

Shelton faced highly touted MMA Lab prospect Abdul Kamara at Fury FC 92 on June 16, 2024. He would win the fight via second round knockout.

Shelton would next face off against Bellator veteran Jerrell Hodge in the main event of Caged Aggression 38: Retaliation on October 12, 2024 in a defence of his Caged Aggression Bantamweight championship. He would win the fight via first round knockout.

Championships and accomplishments Caged Aggression Flyweight Champion (Two times; current) Bantamweight Champion Unified MMA Interim Bantamweight Champion

Mixed martial arts record Win

Eduardo Penha Decision (unanimous) Fury FC 116

Houston, Texas, United States Loss

Shuya Kamikubo Submission (rear-naked choke) LFA 215

Ventura, California, United States Win

Alan Olivas Submission (rear-naked choke) Synergy FC 17

Springfield, Missouri, United States Win

Jerrell Hodge KO (punch) Caged Aggression 38

Davenport, Iowa, United States Win

Abdul Kamara KO (punches) Fury FC 92

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Teshay Gouthro Decision (split) Unified MMA 51

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Win

Dwight Joseph Decision (unanimous) Caged Aggression 35

Davenport, Iowa, United States Loss

Peter Caballero Decision (unanimous) Fury FC 67

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Jacob Silva Decision (unanimous) Fury FC 55

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Rilley Dutro TKO (corner stoppage) Caged Aggression 31

Davenport, Iowa, United States Loss

Juancamilo Ronderos Decision (split) WXC 85

Southgate, Michigan, United States Win

Jesse Bazzi Decision (unanimous) WXC 83

Southgate, Michigan, United States Loss

Jordan Espinosa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Win

Joseph Morales Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez

Denver, Colorado, United States Loss

Alex Perez Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens

Orlando, Florida, United States Win

Jenel Lausa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura

Sydney, Australia Loss

Jarred Brooks Decision (split) UFC 214 July 29, 2017

Anaheim, California, United States Loss

Alexandre Pantoja Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña January 28, 2017

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Mark Sainci Submission (triangle choke) Caged Aggression 17 April 2, 2016

Davenport, Iowa, United States Win

Ryan Hollis Decision (unanimous) Cowboys Extreme Cagefighting 24 January 30, 2016

San Antonio, Texas, United States Win

Gino Escamilla Decision (unanimous) Rocks Xtreme MMA 19 October 23, 2015

San Antonio, Texas, United States Win

Brian Hall TKO (punches) V3 Fights: Hall vs. Shelton September 26, 2015

Memphis, Tennessee, United States Loss

Kevin Gray Decision (split) Caged Aggression 15: Day 2 March 28, 2015

Davenport, Iowa, United States Win

Erik Vo Submission (rear-naked choke) Pinnacle Combat 18 January 24, 2015

Dubuque, Iowa, United States Win

Jose Vega Technical Submission (guillotine choke) Caged Aggression 14 October 10, 2014

Davenport, Iowa, United States Loss

Sid Bice Decision (unanimous) RFA 16 July 25, 2014

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Win

Chris Haney Submission (rear-naked choke) Xplode Fight Series: Anger May 2, 2014

Davenport, Iowa, United States Win

Zachary Harvey TKO (punches) Caged Aggression 12 March 15, 2014

Davenport, Iowa, United States Win

Marcel Tong Van Submission (armbar) Caged Aggression 11 October 12, 2013

Davenport, Iowa, United States Win

Stephen Gladhill Decision (unanimous) Caged Aggression 10 July 20, 2013

Davenport, Iowa, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record Loss

Tim Elliott Decision (majority)

Win

Ronaldo Candido Decision (unanimous)

Win

Yoni Sherbatov Submission (rear-naked choke)

Professional boxing record