Erik Apple

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Erik Apple
Born (1977-08-26) August 26, 1977 (age 47)
Laguna Niguel, California, U.S.
Other namesBad Apple
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach78 in (198 cm)
StyleVale Tudo
Fighting out of Costa Mesa, California
Team Kings MMA
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2002-still active
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins10
By knockout4
By submission5
By decision1
Losses3
By knockout1
By submission2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Erik Apple (born August 26, 1977) 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 . [1]

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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 [2]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
13 matches10 wins3 losses
By knockout31
By submission62
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss10–3Ryan LarsonSubmission (triangle choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy February 18, 201123:14 Cedar Park, Texas, United States
Loss10–2 Bobby Voelker TKO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears November 20, 200921:23 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win10–1Matt MakowskiSubmission (rear-naked choke) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series September 26, 200822:04 Santa Ynez, California, United States
Loss9–1 Brock Larson Submission (kimura) WEC 26: Condit vs. Alessio March 24, 200713:43 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9–0Ray ElbeTKO (knee and punches)TC 16: AnnihilationSeptember 9, 200632:00 San Diego, California, United States
Win8–0Steve RamirezSubmission (triangle choke)GC 50: Top GunzMay 21, 200612:37 Porterville, California, United States
Win7–0Danny WrenDecision (unanimous)Total Combat 12December 17, 200535:00 Tijuana, Mexico
Win6–0Mark KempthorneTKO (corner stoppage) KOTC 54: Mucho Machismo June 12, 200521:57 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win5–0Josh ThompsonSubmission (verbal)Total Combat 8April 2, 20051N/A Tijuana, Mexico
Win4–0Stacy HakesSubmission (punches)Total Combat 7January 29, 20051N/A Tijuana, Mexico
Win3–0Luiz TorresTKO (punch)Total Combat 6October 24, 200412:10 Tijuana, Mexico
Win2–0Hector CarriloSubmission (strikes)Total Combat 2February 29, 200421:35 Tijuana, Mexico
Win1–0Chris McMillenSubmission (choke)Gladiator Challenge 15April 13, 200311:56 Porterville, California, United States

References

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ "GF and I currently have COVID 19- AMA : Page 10". www.mixedmartialarts.com. Archived from the original on 2020-07-03.
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