Eric Pele

Eric Pele
Born (1969-10-21) October 21, 1969 (age 55)
San Francisco, California, United States
Other namesBig E
ResidencePrimm, Nevada, United States
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight340 lb (154 kg; 24 st 4 lb)
DivisionSuper Heavyweight
Heavyweight
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
TeamPele Fight Team
Xtreme Couture
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2000–2008
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins11
By knockout7
By submission2
By decision2
Losses5
By knockout2
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Eric Pele (born October 21, 1969) is a retired American mixed martial artist of Samoan descent[1] and former King of the Cage Super Heavyweight Champion. Pele is also an accomplished tattoo artist who has appeared on the reality television shows "Inked" and "Tattoo Nightmare", with the latter appearing on Spike TV, using the nickname 'Big E'. He has competed in various mixed martial arts organizations including RINGS, MFC, and King of the Cage.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Pele made his professional debut in 2000 at the RINGS USA Heavyweight Tournament, defeating Wesley Correira (also making his pro debut) via submission. In the semifinal bout, Pele defeated Roger Neff via decision. In the final, Pele faced then 20-3 Bobby Hoffman. Pele was handed his first professional loss via decision.

King of the Cage

After three more wins, Pele faced Dan Bobish in the main event at KOTC: Cold Blood for the Super Heavyweight title. Pele was defeated after his corner stopped the fight in the second round.

In 2003, Pele fought again for the title against Dan Christison. Pele won the King of the Cage Super Heavyweight title via first-round TKO.

In his first title defense, Pele defeated Travis Fulton via first-round submission. In 2005, Pele returned to defend his title in a rematch with Bobby Hoffman. Pele avenged his first career loss and title via second-round TKO. Pele was later stripped of the title due to inactivity, and fought Vince Lucero in October 2006, winning via decision.

BodogFIGHT

Pele was signed by Bodog and slated to face Antonio Silva for BodogFIGHT on December 2, 2006. Pele handed the future UFC title challenger his first professional loss via TKO. After his win over Silva, Pele next faced Alexander Emelianenko on April 14, 2007. Pele was defeated via first-round stoppage. After a win in the regional circuit, Pele returned to Bodog, losing via decision to Akhmed Sultanov.

Maximum Fighting Championship

Pele last competed professionally in May 2008 against Chase Gormley. Pele was defeated via unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches 11 wins 5 losses
By knockout 7 2
By submission 2 0
By decision 2 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11–5 Chase Gormley Decision (unanimous) MFC 16: Anger Management May 9, 2008 3 5:00 N/A
Loss 11–4 Akhmet Sultanov Decision (unanimous) BodogFIGHT: USA vs. Russia November 30, 2007 3 5:00 N/A
Win 11–3 Antoine Hayes TKO IFO: Kimmons vs Yunker September 21, 2007 1 2:00 N/A
Loss 10–3 Alexander Emelianenko KO (punch) BodogFIGHT: Clash of the Nations August 25, 2007 1 4:07 N/A
Win 10–2 Antônio Silva TKO (punches and elbows) BodogFIGHT: USA vs Russia December 2, 2006 1 2:40 N/A
Win 9–2 Vince Lucero Decision (unanimous) Extreme Wars 5 October 6, 2006 3 5:00 N/A
Win 8–2 Bobby Hoffman TKO KOTC: Mortal Sins May 7, 2005 2 2:55 N/A Defended the King of the Cage Super Heavyweight Championship.
Win 7–2 Travis Fulton Submission (verbal) KOTC 32: Bringing Heat January 24, 2004 1 1:35 N/A Defended the King of the Cage Super Heavyweight Championship.
Win 6–2 Dan Christison TKO KOTC 23: Sin City May 16, 2003 1 4:50 N/A Won the King of the Cage Super Heavyweight Championship.
Loss 5–2 Dan Bobish TKO (corner stoppage) KOTC 12: Cold Blood February 9, 2002 2 1:10 N/A For the King of the Cage Super Heavyweight Championship.
Win 5–1 Kauai Kupihea TKO (submission to strikes) KOTC 11: Domination September 29, 2001 1 1:40 N/A
Win 4–1 Sean Alvarez KO KOTC 9: Showtime June 23, 2001 3 0:27 N/A
Win 3–1 Ernest Henderson TKO (submission to punches) GC 1: Gladiator Challenge 1 December 9, 2000 N/A N/A N/A
Loss 2–1 Bobby Hoffman Decision (unanimous) RINGS USA: Rising Stars Final September 30, 2000 3 5:00 N/A RINGS Heavyweight Tournament Final.
Win 2–0 Roger Neff Decision (unanimous) RINGS: King of Kings 2000 Block B July 22, 2000 2 5:00 N/A RINGS Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 1–0 Wesley Correira Submission (armbar) RINGS: King of Kings 2000 Block B July 22, 2000 2 2:30 N/A RINGS Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.

References

  1. ^ Evan South (2010-10-10). "Eric Pele interview". evansinterviews.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 2017-04-20.
  2. ^ "Eric Pele the Samoan Warrior Returns to Hawaii !". Archived from the original on 2012-02-02. Retrieved 2012-01-30.

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