Erik Apple

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.

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Erik Apple
(1977-08-26) August 26, 1977Laguna Niguel, California, U.S.
Bad Apple
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Welterweight
78 in (198 cm)
Vale Tudo
Costa Mesa, California
Kings MMA
Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
2002-still active
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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.

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

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

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  • Professional MMA record for Erik Apple from Sherdog
  • Erik Apple at IMDb