Originally Posted by wicombatsports.com

Although the UFC can dismiss a fighter at any time, Schafer is under contract to fight three more times. However, as the UFC is now developing a reputation for, the organization is allowing Schafer to fight elsewhere to regain his confidence before entering the Octagon once again. “My biggest problem right now is my lack of ring experience,” says Schafer. “Despite competing for over ten years, I have only been seriously fighting for the last three. I need to stay busy doing fights and tournaments so that competing to the best of my ability comes easily.”