OTHER VITALS
CAREER STATUS: Prospect
WALKOUT THEME: “Mein Herz Brennt” by Rammstein
SPONSORS: Adidas Combat, Monster Energy, RDX Sports

FIGHTING STYLE
PRIMARY: Kickboxing
SECONDARY: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
STANCE: Orthodox

STRENGTHS
+ High-volume striker with exceptional precision.
+ Quick transitions to submissions off scrambles.
+ Relentless conditioning and pace.

WEAKNESSES
– Susceptible to counter-striking when overcommitting.
– Limited wrestling skill set.
– Struggles when pressured into defensive grappling exchanges.

STATISTICAL INFORMATION
#1 Punches: 13
#2 Kicks: 17
#3 Clinch Striking: 10
#4 Clinch Grappling: 9
#5 Strength: 14
#6 Agility: 14
#7 Dodging: 12
#8 Takedowns: 8
#9 Takedown Defense: 10
#10 Heart: 15
#11 Ground & Pound: 10
#12 Ground Game: 12
#13 Submissions: 12
#14 Submission Defense: 11
#15 Conditioning: 15
#16 Toughness: 13
#17 Control: 9
#18 Aggressiveness: 13
#19 KO Resistance: 13

CONTRACT
4 FIGHTS – $50,000 (NON-EXCLUSIVE)
(1 FIGHTS LEFT)

CAREER EARNINGS: $180,000

ACCOLADES
CHAMPIONSHIPS: 0
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HONORS: 0
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FIGHT OF THE NIGHT: 0
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PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT: 0
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BACKSTORY
Born in Düsseldorf, Germany, Anika Schäfer was introduced to combat sports at an early age through her father, a former amateur boxer. A competitive spirit led her to kickboxing, where she became a European Regional Champion at 18. Transitioning to MMA at 21, Schäfer trained under Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Ricardo Oliveira to shore up her grappling.

Known for her electrifying striking and fiery demeanor, Schäfer is a proud representative of German MMA. Her nickname, “The Valkyrie,” stems from her unyielding will to battle and her presence inside the cage. With aspirations to reach the top of the Bantamweight division, Schäfer thrives on her mantra, “Strength through discipline, victory through perseverance.”