Eric Wisely

Eric Wisely (born July 25, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Lightweight division of the UFC. A professional competitor since 2006, Wisely has also fought for the Bellator and Strikeforce.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Wisely compiled an amateur record of 6-1 before making his professional mixed martial arts debut on December 21, 2006, against Chriss Woodruff at Midwest King of the Cage 40. Wisely won his debut in the first round. Following this win, Wisely compiled a record of 18–5 before signing with Strikeforce in mid-2011.

Strikeforce In mid-2011, Wisely signed with now-defunct promotion Strikeforce. He made his debut against Pat Healy at Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte on August 12, 2011. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Wisely made his UFC debut against Charles Oliveira in a Featherweight bout on January 28, 2012, at UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis. He lost the bout via submission in the first round.

Wisely replacing an injured Akira Corassani and faced Jason Young on April 14, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 2. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Bellator MMA Wisely faced John Alessio on the Bellator 119 card on May 9, 2014, in Ontario, Canada. Wisely lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Return to UFC Wisely was expected to face Gilbert Burns on April 27, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 3. However, it was reported on April 18, 2019 that Wisely pulled out of the bout due to a failed physical caused by heart problems. He was replaced by newcomer Mike Davis.

Mixed martial arts record Win

Frank Schuman TKO Caged Aggression 27: Return of the Champions Day 1

Davenport, Iowa, United States Return to Welterweight. Win

Will Shutt TKO (punches) Caged Aggression 24: Champions Night 2

Davenport, Iowa, United States Defended Caged Aggression Lightweight Championship. Win

Joe Richardson TKO (leg kicks) Pinnacle Combat 29

Dubuque, Iowa, United States Won the Pinnacle Combat Lightweight Championship. Win

Carl Wittstock TKO (punches) Caged Aggression: Catfish Bend Casino Day 1

Burlington, Iowa, United States Defended the Caged Aggression Lightweight Championship. Win

Morgan Sickinger Submission (armbar) Bellator 198

Rosemont, Illinois, United States Catchweight (150 lbs) bout. Win

Eric Thomas TKO (punches) Caged Aggression 21: Thai Champions Day 2

Davenport, Iowa, United States Defended Caged Aggression Lightweight Championship. Win

Austin Hubbard Decision (unanimous) Caged Aggression 20: The Evolution

Davenport, Iowa, United States Won Caged Aggression Lightweight Championship. Win

John Ramirez Submission (reverse triangle choke) PC MMA: Pinnacle Combat 25

Dubuque, Iowa, United States Return to Lightweight; defended Pinnacle Combat Lightweight Championship. Win

Sean Huffman Decision (unanimous) Battle at the Ball Park

Clinton, Iowa, United States Welterweight debut. Win

Demian Papagni TKO (punches) Extreme Challenge 233

Clinton, Iowa, United States Catchweight (160 lbs) bout. Draw

Dustin Parrish Draw (split) PC MMA: Pinnacle Combat 22

Dubuque, Iowa, United States Win

Cliff Wright Decision (unanimous) PC MMA: Pinnacle Combat 21

Dubuque, Iowa, United States Defended Pinnacle Combat Lightweight Championship. Win

Jared Downing Decision (split) PC MMA: Pinnacle Combat 19

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Loss

John Alessio Decision (unanimous) Bellator CXIX

Rama, Ontario, Canada Catchweight (160 lbs) bout. Win

Donnie Bell Decision (split) Bellator CXIII

Mulvane, Kansas, United States Win

Jeremy Castro KO (punch) Pinnacle Combat MMA 13

Dubuque, Iowa, United States Defended Pinnacle Combat Lightweight Championship. Win

Brian Geraghty Decision (unanimous) Pinnacle Combat MMA 11

Dubuque, Iowa, United States Won Pinnacle Combat Lightweight Championship. Loss

Jason Young Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva

Stockholm, Sweden Loss

Charles Oliveira Submission (reverse calf slicer) UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis

Chicago, Illinois, United States Featherweight debut. Win

Brandon Girtz TKO (arm injury) Driller Promotions / SEG: Downtown Showdown 1

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Loss

Pat Healy Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Lance Wipf Decision (split) Superior Cage Combat 1

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Matt Veach Submission (armbar) Gladiator Cage Fights: Knockout Night 1

Marion, Illinois, United States Win

Hermes França Decision (unanimous) Scorpius Fighting Championships 1

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Lonnie Scriven Decision (unanimous) Glory Fighting Championships: Maximum Glory

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Loss

Ramiro Hernandez Decision (split) Blueblood MMA: Trials of a Gladiator 6

Davenport, Iowa, United States Win

Hermes França TKO (punches) Max Fights DM: Ballroom Brawl 4

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Scott McAfee Decision (split) Pinnacle Combat MMA 3

Dubuque, Iowa, United States Loss

Jeremy Ashley Decision (unanimous) Legends of Fighting 32: Strictly Business

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Win

Cole Williams Submission (armbar) Pinnacle Combat MMA 2

Dubuque, Iowa, United States Loss

Ramiro Hernandez Decision (unanimous) WhiteApe MMA: Gorilla Warfare

Davenport, Iowa, United States Win

Tristian Hansburger TKO (punches) Extreme Cage Challenge

Clinton, Iowa, United States Win

Danny Rodriguez Submission Spring Breakage

Moline, Illinois, United States Win

Lucas Gwaltney TKO (doctor stoppage) Mainstream MMA 9: New Era

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Win

Micah Washington TKO (punches) Mainstream MMA 8: Cold War

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Loss

Erik Koch Decision (unanimous) Mainstream MMA 7: Vengeance

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Win

Jason Medina TKO (punches) Iron Horse: Bike and Music Festival 2007

Sabula, Iowa, United States Loss

Jeremy Castro Decision (majority) Iron Horse: Bike and Music Festival 2007

Sabula, Iowa, United States Win

Willie Dale KO (punches) Ring Style: Bad Blood 2

Moline, Illinois United States Win

Brady Wakeland N/A Midwest King of the Ring 44

Win

Alex Wakeland N/A Midwest King of the Ring 42

Win

Cody Clayes N/A Midwest King of the Ring 41

Win

Nathan Aber N/A Midwest King of the Ring 40

Win

Chriss Woodruff N/A Midwest King of the Ring 40