About Erik Apple
Born 1979. Erik Apple is an American mixed martial arts fighter.
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.
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
Mixed martial arts record Loss
Ryan Larson Submission (triangle choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy
Cedar Park, Texas, United States Loss
Bobby Voelker TKO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears
Kansas City, Kansas, United States Win
Matt Makowski Submission (rear-naked choke) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series
Santa Ynez, California, United States Loss
Brock Larson Submission (kimura) WEC 26: Condit vs. Alessio
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win
Ray Elbe TKO (knee and punches) TC 16: Annihilation
San Diego, California, United States Win
Steve Ramirez Submission (triangle choke) GC 50: Top Gunz
Porterville, California, United States Win
Danny Wren Decision (unanimous) Total Combat 12
Tijuana, Mexico Win
Mark Kempthorne TKO (corner stoppage) KOTC 54: Mucho Machismo
San Jacinto, California, United States Win
Josh Thompson Submission (verbal) Total Combat 8
Tijuana, Mexico Win
Stacy Hakes Submission (punches) Total Combat 7
Tijuana, Mexico Win
Luiz Torres TKO (punch) Total Combat 6
Tijuana, Mexico Win
Hector Carrilo Submission (strikes) Total Combat 2
Tijuana, Mexico Win
Chris McMillen Submission (choke) Gladiator Challenge 15
Porterville, California, United States
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Who is Erik Apple?
American martial artist and actor
When was Erik Apple born?
Erik Apple was born on 26 August 1979 in Laguna Niguel.
What is Erik Apple's occupation?
Erik Apple is a mixed martial arts fighter.
What nationality is Erik Apple?
Erik Apple is American.
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