Erik Apple

Erik Apple (born in August 26, 1979) is a former American professional mixed martial arts fighter. A professional competitor from 2003 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]

Erik Apple
Born (1979-08-26) August 26, 1979
Laguna Niguel, California, U.S.
Other namesNo Regard
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170.8 lb (77.5 kg; 12.20 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Fighting out ofCosta Mesa, California
TeamKings MMA
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2003-2011
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins10
By knockout4
By submission5
By decision1
Losses3
By knockout1
By submission2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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 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
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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. https://www.mixedmartialarts.com/forums/OtherGround/GF-and-I-currently-have-COVID-19--AMA:2832183-10?update=1&pc=246
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