Eric Reynolds (fighter)

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Eric Reynolds
Born (1983-05-11) May 11, 1983 (age 41)
Bradenton, Florida, United States
Other namesIt's a Wrap
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach72.0 in (183 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Sarasota, Florida, United States
TeamThe Dungeon MMA
American Top Team
Years active2007-2015; 2017-2018
Mixed martial arts record
Total28
Wins18
By knockout8
By submission8
By decision2
Losses10
By knockout2
By submission4
By decision3
By disqualification1
Draws0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Eric Reynolds (born May 11, 1983 in Bradenton, Florida) is an American professional mixed martial artist who last competed in 2018. A professional since 2007, he has fought in Bellator, the World Series of Fighting, and Absolute Championship Berkut.

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Mixed martial arts career

Reynolds made his debut for Bellator Fighting Championships, competing in their lightweight division tournament. Eric had his first fight in the tournament against Thomas Schulte. Reynolds ended up defeating Thomas via TKO at the end of the first round. Reynolds's second fight in the tournament was against number three lightweight fighter, Eddie Alvarez, the bout was at Bellator 5. In the start of the third round, Reynolds gave up his back and was submitted by rear naked choke. [2]

Reynolds fought Jorge Masvidal at Bellator 12, both fighters agreed to a catchweight bout of 160 lbs. [3] Reynolds lost after a third round rear naked choke submission.

He fought Greg Loughran at the event Art of Fighting: Sauer vs. Cruz and won via TKO in the first round.

On October 17, he fought one of Peru's top unsigned fighters, Ivan Iberico at Night of Battle 1. The fight was back and forth with Reynolds showing great submission defense after being put into numerous submission holds. The fight end with Eric knocking out Iberico with a down kick that the referee as well as the crowd thought was an illegal stomp. The crowd was not pleased by Reynold's move and began booing and throwing items into the cage. [4]

Eric was in talks with the Japan based promotion, DREAM. However, for unknown reasons a contract never materialized. He then moved out to Coconut Creek, Florida to train full-time with the American Top Team. He also defeated IFL vet, Travis Cox, at Art of Fighting 8 in May. [5] On December 4, 2010, Reynolds was scheduled to fight Korean fighter, Seung Hwan Bang, but Bang was forced out of the bout. He was replaced by UFC veteran Rob Emerson. Reynolds lost the fight by split decision in a fight that most thought Reynolds won.

Eric most recently has seen success in XFC cage accumulating 3 straight wins. Since signing his XFC contract Eric has faced top opponents like Brazilian jiu-jitsu Black Belt Jonatas Novaes, American Top Team striking coach Luciano Dos Santos and Blackzilian team member Lorenzo Borgomeo. Eric fought Nick Newell for the vacant XFC lightweight championship belt on December 7, 2012 in Nashville, TN. He was submitted in the first round via rear naked choke.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
28 matches18 wins10 losses
By knockout82
By submission84
By decision23
By disqualification01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss18–10 Anton Kuivanen Decision (unanimous)Cage 31September 19, 201535:00 Helsinki, FinlandLost the Cage Lightweight Championship.
Loss18–9 Jorge Patino Decision (unanimous) WSOF 15 November 15, 201435:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss18–8Musa KhamanaevKO (punch)ACB 10: Coliseum TimeOctober 4, 201413:54 Grozny, Russia
Loss18–7Dom O'GradySubmission (rear-naked choke)XFC 27: Frozen FuryDecember 13, 201321:42 Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Win18–6 Anton Kuivanen KO (punches)Cage 23September 21, 201310:30 Vantaa, FinlandWon the Cage Lightweight Championship.
Win17–6Kevin ForantSubmission (arm-triangle choke)XFC 24: Collision CourseJune 14, 201314:13 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss16–6 Nick Newell Submission (rear-naked choke)XFC 21: Night of Champions IIDecember 7, 201211:22 Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesFor the XFC Lightweight Championship.
Win16–5Lorenzo BorgomeoSubmission (guillotine choke)XFC 20: High OctaneSeptember 28, 201223:58 Knoxville, Tennessee, United StatesCatchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Win15–5Luciano dos SantosDecision (unanimous)XFC 17: ApocalypseApril 13, 201235:00 Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Win14–5Jonatas NovaesDecision (unanimous)XFC 15: TributeDecember 2, 201135:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss13–5 Rob Emerson Decision (split)Art of Fighting 10: BlackoutDecember 4, 201035:00 Estero, Florida, United States
Win13–4Travis CoxSubmission (guillotine choke)Art of Fighting 8: FuryMay 22, 201021:45 Estero, Florida, United States
Loss12–4Ivan IbericoDQ (illegal axe kick)NDC 1: Peru vs. American Top TeamOctober 17, 200924:58 San Borja District, Peru
Win12–3Greg LoughranTKO (punches)Art of Fighting: Sauer vs. CruzAugust 22, 200911:54 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss11–3 Jorge Masvidal Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 12 June 19, 200933:33 Hollywood, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Loss11–2 Eddie Alvarez Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 5 May 1, 200931:30 Dayton, Ohio, United StatesBellator Lightweight Semifinal Tournament bout.
Win11–1Thomas SchulteKO (head kick and punches) Bellator 2 April 10, 200914:17 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesBellator Lightweight Quarterfinal Tournament bout.
Win10–1Jose FigueroaSubmission (guillotine choke)Revolution Fight Club 3February 20, 200911:19 Miami, Florida, United States
Loss9–1 Luis Palomino KO (punch)G-Force Fights: Bad BloodNovember 6, 200810:38 Miami, Florida, United States
Win9–0Damian VitaleKO (punch)WFC 7: Lock DownJune 30, 200811:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win8–0York AshSubmission (rear-naked choke)WFC 6: Battle in the BayMarch 22, 200813:07 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win7–0Brent RoseTKO (punches)Miami Vale TudoJanuary 26, 200811:45 Miami, Florida, United States
Win6–0Schon EllisSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ultimate Gladiator ChampionshipDecember 14, 200711:20 Miami, Florida, United States
Win5–0Carlos GonzalezSubmission (guillotine choke)Rage in the Cage 101October 6, 200713:34 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win4–0Adron MorrisonTKO (punches)WFC 4: Cage WarsJuly 13, 200710:37 Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Win3–0John TribbySubmission (rear-naked choke)WFC 3: Turf Wars IIIApril 7, 200710:22 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win2–0Daniel CostellKO (punches)WFC 2: Turf Wars IIFebruary 9, 200711:13 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win1–0Shane OuimetteTKO (punches)WFC 1: Turf Wars IJanuary 4, 200712:40 Tampa, Florida, United States

References

  1. "Eric Reynolds Tapology Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  2. "Bellator Fighting Championships Week 5 fight recaps and official results". MMAJunkie.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2009. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
  3. "Bellator Fighting Championships Week 12 official weigh-in results". fiveknuckles.com. Archived from the original on June 22, 2009. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
  4. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine : Ivan "Pitbull" Iberico (Perú) vs Eric Reynolds (USA) - Parte 2. YouTube .
  5. "Art of Fighting 8 results – 155lb prospect Eric Reynolds gets back in the win column". ULTMMA. Archived from the original on 2010-05-28.