Eric Reynolds

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.

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.

Reynolds fought Jorge Masvidal at Bellator 12, both fighters agreed to a catchweight bout of 160 lbs. 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.

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. 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 Cage MMA Cage Lightweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Anton Kuivanen Decision (unanimous) Cage 31

Helsinki, Finland Loss

Jorge Patino Decision (unanimous) WSOF 15

Tampa, Florida, United States Loss

Musa Khamanaev KO (punch) ACB 10: Coliseum Time

Grozny, Russia Loss

Dom O'Grady Submission (rear-naked choke) XFC 27: Frozen Fury

Muskegon, Michigan, United States Win

Anton Kuivanen KO (punches) Cage 23

Vantaa, Finland Win

Kevin Forant Submission (arm-triangle choke) XFC 24: Collision Course

Tampa, Florida, United States Loss

Nick Newell Submission (rear-naked choke) XFC 21: Night of Champions II

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Win

Lorenzo Borgomeo Submission (guillotine choke) XFC 20: High Octane

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Catchweight (160 lbs) bout. Win

Luciano dos Santos Decision (unanimous) XFC 17: Apocalypse

Jackson, Tennessee, United States Win

Jonatas Novaes Decision (unanimous) XFC 15: Tribute

Tampa, Florida, United States Loss

Rob Emerson Decision (split) Art of Fighting 10: Blackout

Estero, Florida, United States Win

Travis Cox Submission (guillotine choke) Art of Fighting 8: Fury

Estero, Florida, United States Loss

Ivan Iberico DQ (illegal axe kick) NDC 1: Peru vs. American Top Team

San Borja District, Peru Win

Greg Loughran TKO (punches) Art of Fighting: Sauer vs. Cruz

Tampa, Florida, United States Loss

Jorge Masvidal Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 12

Hollywood, Florida, United States Loss

Eddie Alvarez Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 5

Dayton, Ohio, United States Win

Thomas Schulte KO (head kick and punches) Bellator 2

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Jose Figueroa Submission (guillotine choke) Revolution Fight Club 3

Miami, Florida, United States Loss

Luis Palomino KO (punch) G-Force Fights: Bad Blood

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Damian Vitale KO (punch) WFC 7: Lock Down

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

York Ash Submission (rear-naked choke) WFC 6: Battle in the Bay

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Brent Rose TKO (punches) Miami Vale Tudo

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Schon Ellis Submission (rear-naked choke) Ultimate Gladiator Championship

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Carlos Gonzalez Submission (guillotine choke) Rage in the Cage 101

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Adron Morrison TKO (punches) WFC 4: Cage Wars

Tallahassee, Florida, United States Win

John Tribby Submission (rear-naked choke) WFC 3: Turf Wars III

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Daniel Costell KO (punches) WFC 2: Turf Wars II

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Shane Ouimette TKO (punches) WFC 1: Turf Wars I

Tampa, Florida, United States