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| Erik Apple | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1979-08-26) August 26, 1979 (age 45) Laguna Niguel, California, U.S. |
| Other names | No Regard |
| Height | 6 ft 14 in (2.18 m) |
| Weight | 215.8 lb (97.9 kg; 15.41 st) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 78 in (198 cm) |
| Style | Kumite |
| Fighting out of | Costa Mesa, California |
| Team | Kings MMA |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 1989-still active |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Erik Apple (born August 26, 1979) is an American former professional mixed martial arts fighter. A professional competitor from 1989 until 2011, he fought for the WEC, Strikeforce, King of the Cage, and ShoXC. Apple also played the character of Pete "Mad Dog" Grimes in the 2011 film Warrior.
Beginning
Apple graduated from Dana Hills High School.
Career
Apple began to train with vale-tudo and MMA legend Marco Ruas at Ruas Vale Tudo team. Now Erik Apple trains at CSW training center with fighters Josh Barnett and Renato Sobral. He beat Matt Makowski at ShoXC – Elite Challenger Series and is currently signed with Strikeforce in the welterweight division. His Strikeforce debut came in a loss to Bobby Voelker. Erik Apple was announced against Seth Baczynski at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II, but was forced out of the bout due to an injury.
Apple then faced Ryan Larson at Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy, losing by triangle choke in the second round.
On a forum, he revealed he was infected with COVID-19 when he attended a club, and has recovered
Mixed martial arts record
| 13 matches | 10 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 6 | 2 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 10–3 | Ryan Larson | Submission (triangle choke) | Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy | February 18, 2011 | 2 | 3:14 | Cedar Park, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 10–2 | Bobby Voelker | TKO (punches) | Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears | November 20, 2009 | 2 | 1:23 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | Matt Makowski | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series | September 26, 2008 | 2 | 2:04 | Santa Ynez, California, United States | |
| Loss | 9–1 | Brock Larson | Submission (kimura) | WEC 26: Condit vs. Alessio | March 24, 2007 | 1 | 3:43 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–0 | Ray Elbe | TKO (knee and punches) | TC 16: Annihilation | September 9, 2006 | 3 | 2:00 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Steve Ramirez | Submission (triangle choke) | GC 50: Top Gunz | May 21, 2006 | 1 | 2:37 | Porterville, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Danny Wren | Decision (unanimous) | Total Combat 12 | December 17, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 6–0 | Mark Kempthorne | TKO (corner stoppage) | KOTC 54: Mucho Machismo | June 12, 2005 | 2 | 1:57 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Josh Thompson | Submission (verbal) | Total Combat 8 | April 2, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 4–0 | Stacy Hakes | Submission (punches) | Total Combat 7 | January 29, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 3–0 | Luiz Torres | TKO (punch) | Total Combat 6 | October 24, 2004 | 1 | 2:10 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 2–0 | Hector Carrilo | Submission (strikes) | Total Combat 2 | February 29, 2004 | 2 | 1:35 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 1–0 | Chris McMillen | Submission (choke) | Gladiator Challenge 15 | April 13, 2003 | 1 | 1:56 | Porterville, California, United States |
References
- "Warrior Actor and MMA Fighter Erik Apple Talks His Lucky Break, Preparing Other Actors for Battle on Camera and MMA vs UFC". Full Contact Fighter. 18 September 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- "GF and I currently have COVID 19- AMA : Page 10". www.mixedmartialarts.com. Archived from the original on 2020-07-03.
External links
Categories:
- 1979 births
- Living people
- American male mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists from California
- Welterweight mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Luta Livre
- American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Sportspeople from Laguna Niguel, California
- Sportspeople from Costa Mesa, California
- Dana Hills High School alumni