Eric Prindle was born on August 30,1976 and is an American Heavyweight mixed martial artist who last competed in 2018.
22 Facts About Eric Prindle
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At the age of 18, Eric Prindle enlisted into the United States Army as a weapons specialist and competed in amateur boxing, where he found a wealth of success, going on to win various tournaments, become a five-time All-Army Champion, a four-time Armed Forces Champion, and in all compiled over 100 amateur fights during his time of service.
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Eric Prindle was with special forces and with the 101st Airborne division.
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Eric Prindle suffered injuries as a soldier and believes that with the benefits Martial Arts has to offer, it helps him mentally subside the injuries and mental trauma he acquired serving his country.
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Eric Prindle made his professional debut in 2008 against veteran Jimmy Ambriz and was defeated via submission.
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However, Eric Prindle would go on to win his next four fights before being invited to compete in Bellator.
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Eric Prindle made his Bellator debut in April 2011 at Bellator 40 where he defeated Josh Burns via TKO at the end of round two.
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Eric Prindle's first fight was against Abe Wagner on October 1,2011, at Bellator 52.
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Eric Prindle faced Thiago Santos in the finals held at Bellator 59.
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Eric Prindle was announced as the Season Five Heavyweight Tournament Winner.
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Eric Prindle competed in the Bellator Season Seven Heavyweight Tournament, where he faced Thiago Santos in their long-awaited rematch in the quarter-finals at Bellator 75.
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Eric Prindle would be disqualified after kicking Santos in the groin.
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Eric Prindle was expected to fight Brett Rogers at Bellator 93 on March 21,2013.
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Eric Prindle next fought Javy Ayala at Bellator 111 on March 7,2014.
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Eric Prindle lost the fight via TKO at 2:05 in the third round.
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Eric Prindle's next fight was against PRIDE veteran James Thompson at Bellator 121 on June 6,2014.
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On June 25,2014, it was announced that Eric Prindle was released from the promotion, along with 18 other fighters.
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Eric Prindle made his return at Pancrase 269 on August 9,2015.
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Eric Prindle's opponent was Mitsuyoshi Nakai and he won the fight via TKO in the second round.
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Eric Prindle had a rematch with Nakai on November 28,2015, and won the fight this time via submission in the first round.
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Eric Prindle faced Sam Shewmaker at a Bare Knuckle FC event held on June 2,2018.
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Eric Prindle lost the fight via knockout just 18 seconds into the first round.