Eric Reynolds (fighter)

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.

Eric Reynolds
Born (1983-05-11) May 11, 1983
Bradenton, Florida, United States
Other namesIt's a Wrap
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
Reach72.0 in (183 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofSarasota, Florida, United States
TeamThe Dungeon MMA
American Top Team
Years active2007-2015; 2017-2018
Mixed martial arts record
Total28
Wins18
By knockout8
By submission8
By decision2
Losses10
By knockout2
By submission4
By decision3
By disqualification1
Draws0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.[2]

Reynolds fought Jorge Masvidal at Bellator 12, both fighters agreed to a catchweight bout of 160 lbs.[3] 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.[4]

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.[5] 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
Professional record breakdown
28 matches 18 wins 10 losses
By knockout 8 2
By submission 8 4
By decision 2 3
By disqualification 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 18–10 Anton Kuivanen Decision (unanimous) Cage 31 September 19, 2015 3 5:00 Helsinki, Finland Lost the Cage Lightweight Championship.
Loss 18–9 Jorge Patino Decision (unanimous) WSOF 15 November 15, 2014 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 18–8 Musa Khamanaev KO (punch) ACB 10: Coliseum Time October 4, 2014 1 3:54 Grozny, Russia
Loss 18–7 Dom O'Grady Submission (rear-naked choke) XFC 27: Frozen Fury December 13, 2013 2 1:42 Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Win 18–6 Anton Kuivanen KO (punches) Cage 23 September 21, 2013 1 0:30 Vantaa, Finland Won the Cage Lightweight Championship.
Win 17–6 Kevin Forant Submission (arm-triangle choke) XFC 24: Collision Course June 14, 2013 1 4:13 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 16–6 Nick Newell Submission (rear-naked choke) XFC 21: Night of Champions II December 7, 2012 1 1:22 Nashville, Tennessee, United States For the XFC Lightweight Championship.
Win 16–5 Lorenzo Borgomeo Submission (guillotine choke) XFC 20: High Octane September 28, 2012 2 3:58 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Catchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Win 15–5 Luciano dos Santos Decision (unanimous) XFC 17: Apocalypse April 13, 2012 3 5:00 Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Win 14–5 Jonatas Novaes Decision (unanimous) XFC 15: Tribute December 2, 2011 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 13–5 Rob Emerson Decision (split) Art of Fighting 10: Blackout December 4, 2010 3 5:00 Estero, Florida, United States
Win 13–4 Travis Cox Submission (guillotine choke) Art of Fighting 8: Fury May 22, 2010 2 1:45 Estero, Florida, United States
Loss 12–4 Ivan Iberico DQ (illegal axe kick) NDC 1: Peru vs. American Top Team October 17, 2009 2 4:58 San Borja District, Peru
Win 12–3 Greg Loughran TKO (punches) Art of Fighting: Sauer vs. Cruz August 22, 2009 1 1:54 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 11–3 Jorge Masvidal Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 12 June 19, 2009 3 3:33 Hollywood, Florida, United States Catchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Loss 11–2 Eddie Alvarez Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 5 May 1, 2009 3 1:30 Dayton, Ohio, United States Bellator Lightweight Semifinal Tournament bout.
Win 11–1 Thomas Schulte KO (head kick and punches) Bellator 2 April 10, 2009 1 4:17 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Bellator Lightweight Quarterfinal Tournament bout.
Win 10–1 Jose Figueroa Submission (guillotine choke) Revolution Fight Club 3 February 20, 2009 1 1:19 Miami, Florida, United States
Loss 9–1 Luis Palomino KO (punch) G-Force Fights: Bad Blood November 6, 2008 1 0:38 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 9–0 Damian Vitale KO (punch) WFC 7: Lock Down June 30, 2008 1 1:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 8–0 York Ash Submission (rear-naked choke) WFC 6: Battle in the Bay March 22, 2008 1 3:07 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 7–0 Brent Rose TKO (punches) Miami Vale Tudo January 26, 2008 1 1:45 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 6–0 Schon Ellis Submission (rear-naked choke) Ultimate Gladiator Championship December 14, 2007 1 1:20 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 5–0 Carlos Gonzalez Submission (guillotine choke) Rage in the Cage 101 October 6, 2007 1 3:34 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 4–0 Adron Morrison TKO (punches) WFC 4: Cage Wars July 13, 2007 1 0:37 Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Win 3–0 John Tribby Submission (rear-naked choke) WFC 3: Turf Wars III April 7, 2007 1 0:22 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 2–0 Daniel Costell KO (punches) WFC 2: Turf Wars II February 9, 2007 1 1:13 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 1–0 Shane Ouimette TKO (punches) WFC 1: Turf Wars I January 4, 2007 1 2:40 Tampa, Florida, United States

References
  1. "Eric Reynolds Tapology Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  2. "Bellator Fighting Championships Week 5 fight recaps and official results". MMAJunkie.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2009. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
  3. "Bellator Fighting Championships Week 12 official weigh-in results". fiveknuckles.com. Archived from the original on June 22, 2009. Retrieved June 28, 2009.
  4. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Ivan "Pitbull" Iberico (Perú) vs Eric Reynolds (USA) - Parte 2. YouTube.
  5. "Art of Fighting 8 results – 155lb prospect Eric Reynolds gets back in the win column". ULTMMA. Archived from the original on 2010-05-28.
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