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. 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