Ben Reiter

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Ben Reiter
Born (1987-06-27) June 27, 1987 (age 37)
Nesconset, New York, United States
Other namesThe Hunter
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight239.2 lb (108.5 kg; 17.09 st)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach77.0 in (196 cm)
Fighting out of Lima, Peru
TeamPitbull Martial Arts Center
Jackson Wink MMA
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins17
By knockout7
By submission2
By decision8
Losses3
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision1
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ben Reiter (born June 27, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional since 2011, he has competed for Bellator.

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Background

Raised in Smithtown, New York, Reiter attended Smithtown High School, where he competed in wrestling. Talented, he later continued the sport for the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2009. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Prior to signing with Bellator, Reiter competed mainly in Peru, for the Inka Fighting Championship promotion. He went undefeated, compiling a record of 14–0–1. The only blemish on his record was a draw with Marcos Rogério de Lima.

Bellator MMA

In his promotional debut for Bellator MMA, Reiter defeated Shamir Garcia via unanimous decision at Bellator 124 on September 12, 2014. [2]

Reiter defeated veteran Benji Radach, via unanimous decision, at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015. [3] Reiter was originally scheduled to face A.J. Matthews at the event, but Matthews sustained an injury and was replaced with Radach. [4]

Reiter received his first professional loss against Francisco France at Bellator 146 on November 20, 2015, submitting to a rear-naked choke. [5]

Reiter/Matthews took place at Bellator 156 on June 17, 2015, which Reiter won via a unanimous decision. Reiter dominated the bout on the ground, almost getting a stoppage due to ground-and-pound towards the end of the third round and even hurting his opponent on the feet at one point. [6]

Reiter faced Chris Honeycutt at Bellator 166 on December 2, 2016. Unable to stop Honeycutt's relentless strikes and takedowns, Reiter lost the one-sided fight via unanimous decision. [7]

On February 20, 2018 it was announced that Bellator had released Reiter from the promotion. [8]

Personal life

Reiter resides in Lima, Peru with his wife and two kids. [9] Reiter is also a Senior Director of Advancement for "Beat The Streets," an organization serving underprivileged youth in Philadelphia. [10]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
21 matches17 wins3 losses
By knockout71
By submission21
By decision81
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss17–3–1Shawn TeedTKO (punches)CCFC 79: Sabatini vs. ChauletNovember 16, 201932:27 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Heavyweight bout; for the vacant Cage Fury FC Heavyweight Championship.
Loss17–2–1 Chris Honeycutt Decision (unanimous) Bellator 166 December 2, 201635:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United StatesCatchweight (195 lbs) bout.
Win17–1–1 A.J. Matthews Decision (unanimous) Bellator 156 June 17, 201635:00 Fresno, California, United States
Loss16–1–1Francisco FranceSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 146 November 20, 201521:08 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win16–0–1 Benji Radach Decision (unanimous) Bellator 137 May 15, 201535:00 Temecula, California, United States
Win15–0–1Shamir GarciaDecision (unanimous) Bellator 124 September 12, 201435:00 Plymouth Township, Michigan, United StatesReturn to Middleweight.
Win14–0–1Danilo PereiraDecision (unanimous)Inka FC 25April 16, 201435:00 Miraflores, Lima, Peru
Win13–0–1Adam RodriguezTKO (punches)RDC MMA: Reto de Campeones 3February 28, 201410:56 Mexico City, Mexico Heavyweight bout.
Win12–0–1Amilcar AlvesDecision (unanimous)SFE 2November 30, 201335:00 Quito, EcuadorSFE Middleweight (194 lbs) bout.
Win11–0–1Fabio MarongiuTKO (doctor stoppage)300 Sparta: MMA 3September 16, 20132N/A Lima, Peru
Draw10–0–1 Marcos Rogério de Lima DrawInka FC 22June 29, 201335:00 Lima, Peru
Win10–0Aldo SilvaDecision (unanimous)Inka FC 20February 27, 201335:00 Lima, Peru
Win9–0Raimundo Moreno Lima Jr.Submission (keylock)Inka FC 19December 12, 201212:24 Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru
Win8–0Fernando di PierroDecision (unanimous)Inka FC 18October 17, 201235:00 Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru
Win7–0Tyson TriplettTKO (elbows)Matrix Fights 6July 13, 201212:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Middleweight bout.
Win6–0Joao Paulo PereiraTKO (punches)Inka FC 16May 23, 201211:12 Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru
Win5–0Daniel AspeSubmission (rear-naked choke)Inka FC 14December 21, 201111:27 Lima, Peru
Win4–0Vinicius CarvalhoTKO (punches)Inka FC 13October 26, 201113:53 Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru
Win3–0Fernando di PierroDecision (unanimous)Inka FC 12August 17, 201135:00 Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru
Win2–0Fernando Roca DuanyTKO (punches)Inka FC 12August 17, 201112:27 Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru
Win1–0Fernando Roca DuanyTKO (punches)Inka FC 11June 23, 201120:44 Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru

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References

  1. ↑ "New Director of Mentoring, Ben Reiter – Beat the Streets".
  2. ↑ "Bellator MMA Bellator 124". sherdog.com.
  3. ↑ "Bellator 137 Halsey vs. Grove". sherdog.com.
  4. ↑ Staff (May 8, 2015). "Benji Radach in as late replacement against Ben Reiter at Bellator 137". mmajunkie.com.
  5. ↑ Brian Knapp (November 20, 2015). "Merciless Melvin Manhoef Left Hook KOs Hisaki Kato in Bellator 146 Headliner". sherdog.com.
  6. ↑ Brian Knapp (June 17, 2016). "Eduardo Dantas Dissects Marcos Galvao to Reclaim Bantamweight Title at Bellator 156". sherdog.com.
  7. ↑ Steven Marrocco (December 2, 2016). "Bellator 166 results: Eduardo Dantas retains bantamweight title with majority nod over Joe Warren". mmajunkie.com.
  8. ↑ Guilherme Cruz (February 20, 2018). "Bellator trims roster, parts ways with 13 fighters". mmafighting.com.
  9. ↑ Steven Marrocco (June 10, 2016). "Jon Jones sparring partner Ben Reiter seeks comeback at Bellator 156". mmajunkie.com.
  10. ↑ "New Director of Mentoring, Ben Reiter – Beat the Streets".
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