Eric Pele | |
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Born | San Francisco, California, United States | October 21, 1969
Other names | Big E |
Residence | Primm, Nevada, United States |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 340 lb (154 kg; 24 st 4 lb) |
Division | Super Heavyweight Heavyweight |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Team | Pele Fight Team Xtreme Couture |
Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Years active | 2000–2008 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 16 |
Wins | 11 |
By knockout | 7 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 2 |
Losses | 5 |
By knockout | 2 |
By decision | 3 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Eric Pele (born October 21, 1969) is a retired American mixed martial artist of Samoan descent [1] and former King of the Cage Super Heavyweight Champion. Pele is also an accomplished tattoo artist who has appeared on the reality television shows "Inked" and "Tattoo Nightmare", with the latter appearing on Spike TV, using the nickname 'Big E'. He has competed in various mixed martial arts organizations including RINGS, MFC, and King of the Cage. [2]
Pele made his professional debut in 2000 at the RINGS USA Heavyweight Tournament, defeating Wesley Correira (also making his pro debut) via submission. In the semifinal bout, Pele defeated Roger Neff via decision. In the final, Pele faced then 20-3 Bobby Hoffman. Pele was handed his first professional loss via decision.
After three more wins, Pele faced Dan Bobish in the main event at KOTC: Cold Blood for the Super Heavyweight title. Pele was defeated after his corner stopped the fight in the second round.
In 2003, Pele fought again for the title against Dan Christison. Pele won the King of the Cage Super Heavyweight title via first-round TKO.
In his first title defense, Pele defeated Travis Fulton via first-round submission. In 2005, Pele returned to defend his title in a rematch with Bobby Hoffman. Pele avenged his first career loss and title via second-round TKO. Pele was later stripped of the title due to inactivity, and fought Vince Lucero in October of 2006, winning via decision.
Pele was signed by Bodog and slated to face Antonio Silva for BodogFIGHT on December 2, 2006. Pele handed the future UFC title challenger his first professional loss via TKO. After his win over Silva, Pele next faced Alexander Emelianenko on April 14, 2007. Pele was defeated via first-round stoppage. After a win in the regional circuit, Pele returned to Bodog, losing via decision to Akhmed Sultanov.
Pele last competed professionally in May of 2008 against Chase Gormley. Pele was defeated via unanimous decision.
16 matches | 11 wins | 5 losses |
By knockout | 7 | 2 |
By submission | 2 | 0 |
By decision | 2 | 3 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 11–5 | Chase Gormley | Decision (unanimous) | MFC 16: Anger Management | May 9, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | N/A | |
Loss | 11–4 | Akhmet Sultanov | Decision (unanimous) | BodogFIGHT: USA vs. Russia | November 30, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | N/A | |
Win | 11–3 | Antoine Hayes | TKO | IFO: Kimmons vs Yunker | September 21, 2007 | 1 | 2:00 | N/A | |
Loss | 10–3 | Alexander Emelianenko | KO (punch) | BodogFIGHT: Clash of the Nations | August 25, 2007 | 1 | 4:07 | N/A | |
Win | 10–2 | Antônio Silva | TKO (punches and elbows) | BodogFIGHT: USA vs Russia | December 2, 2006 | 1 | 2:40 | N/A | |
Win | 9–2 | Vince Lucero | Decision (unanimous) | Extreme Wars 5 | October 6, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | N/A | |
Win | 8–2 | Bobby Hoffman | TKO | KOTC: Mortal Sins | May 7, 2005 | 2 | 2:55 | N/A | Defended the King of the Cage Super Heavyweight Championship. |
Win | 7–2 | Travis Fulton | Submission (verbal) | KOTC 32: Bringing Heat | January 24, 2004 | 1 | 1:35 | N/A | Defended the King of the Cage Super Heavyweight Championship. |
Win | 6–2 | Dan Christison | TKO | KOTC 23: Sin City | May 16, 2003 | 1 | 4:50 | N/A | Won the King of the Cage Super Heavyweight Championship. |
Loss | 5–2 | Dan Bobish | TKO (corner stoppage) | KOTC 12: Cold Blood | February 9, 2002 | 2 | 1:10 | N/A | For the King of the Cage Super Heavyweight Championship. |
Win | 5–1 | Kauai Kupihea | TKO (submission to strikes) | KOTC 11: Domination | September 29, 2001 | 1 | 1:40 | N/A | |
Win | 4–1 | Sean Alvarez | KO | KOTC 9: Showtime | June 23, 2001 | 3 | 0:27 | N/A | |
Win | 3–1 | Ernest Henderson | TKO (submission to punches) | GC 1: Gladiator Challenge 1 | December 9, 2000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Loss | 2–1 | Bobby Hoffman | Decision (unanimous) | RINGS USA: Rising Stars Final | September 30, 2000 | 3 | 5:00 | N/A | RINGS Heavyweight Tournament Final. |
Win | 2–0 | Roger Neff | Decision (unanimous) | RINGS: King of Kings 2000 Block B | July 22, 2000 | 2 | 5:00 | N/A | RINGS Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal. |
Win | 1–0 | Wesley Correira | Submission (armbar) | RINGS: King of Kings 2000 Block B | July 22, 2000 | 2 | 2:30 | N/A | RINGS Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
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