Eric Spicely

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Eric Spicely
Born Eric Benjamin Spicely
(1986-09-29) September 29, 1986 (age 37)
Stoughton, Massachusetts, United States
Other names Zebrinha
Residence Olneyville, Rhode Island
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1]
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Middleweight
Light Heavyweight
Welterweight
Reach 73 in (185 cm)
Fighting out of Olneyville, Rhode Island, United States
Team Tristar Gym (2017–present)[2]
Rank Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Tim Burrill[3]
Years active 2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 20
Wins 12
By knockout 4
By submission 6
By decision 2
Losses 8
By knockout 5
By submission 2
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Eric Benjamin Spicely (born September 29, 1986)[4] is an American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler competing in the middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2012, he formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, RFA, CES MMA and was a Light Heavyweight contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia.

Background

Growing up with drug-addicted parents, Spicely was raised primarily by his grandmother before moving back in with his parents at the age of 15 after she died. However, he later moved out due to their abuse and continued drug use. Prior to his career in MMA, Spicely was a professional wrestler, and was also a talented skateboarder.[1] Trained as a professional wrestler by Biff Busick, he competed for Beyond Wrestling often teaming with Chuck O'Neil and Matt Riddle.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Spicely compiled an amateur record of 2–1 before turning professional in 2013, competing exclusively for CES MMA in his native Rhode Island.

He compiled an undefeated record of 8–0 before being added as one of the 16 Light Heavyweight fighters invited to the cast The Ultimate Fighter 23.[6]

He won his entry fight against Kenneth Bergh via first round submission. Next up, he defeated Elias Urbina via unanimous decision. In the semifinals, he was eliminated from the competition by eventual season winner Andrew Sanchez by knockout in the first round.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Spicely made his promotional debut against Sam Alvey on July 13, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 91.[8] He lost the fight via submission in first round.[9]

Spicely next faced Thiago Santos on September 24, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 95.[10] In a large upset, he won the fight by submission in the first round.[11] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[12]

Spicely faced Alessio Di Chirico on January 28, 2017 at UFC on Fox 23.[13] He won the fight via submission in the first round.[14]

Spicely faced Antônio Carlos Júnior on June 3, 2017 at UFC 212.[15] He lost the fight by submission due to a rear-naked choke in the second round.[16]

Spicely fought Gerald Meerschaert on December 1, 2017 at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale.[17] He lost the bout via TKO in the second round.[18]

Spicely faced Darren Stewart on May 27, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 130.[19] He lost the fight via technical knock out in the second round.[20]

On August 14, 2018, it was announced that Spicely was released from UFC.[21]

Post-UFC career

Spicely was expected to face Stephen Regman at CES 54 on January 19, 2019.[22] Regman withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Leo Pla. Spicely won the bout via TKO in the first round.[23]

Return to UFC

On the heels of two first round finishes on the regional circuit, Spicely was re-signed by the promotion for four fights and tabbed as a short notice replacement against promotional newcomer Deron Winn on June 22, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 154.[24][25] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[26] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[27]

Spicely was scheduled to face Brendan Allen on October 18, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 6.[28] However, Spicely was forced to withdraw from the event for undisclosed reason.[29]

Spicely was scheduled to face Punahele Soriano on March 28, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik.[30] However, Soriano was removed from the card for undisclosed reasons and replaced by Roman Kopylov.[31] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed .[32]

Spicely was scheduled to face Markus Perez on August 1, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.[33] However, Spicely was removed from the fight (and subsequently released from the promotion) on the day of the event's weigh-in for health issues related to his weight cut.[34][35]

Taura MMA

In late August 2020, Spicely signed with Taura MMA and scheduled to make his debut on November 22, 2020.[36] However, due to hardships with COVID-19 restrictions the event was postponed.[37]

Other regional circuit

Spicely next faced Rinat Fakhretdinov at UAE Warriors 15 on January 15, 2021.[38] He lost the fight via first-minute knockout.[39]

Spicely faced Marcin Naruszczka at OKTAGON 24 on May 29, 2021. He lost the fight via technical knockout in the second round.[40]

Spicely faced Zdenek Polivka at OKTAGON 28 on September 25, 2021. He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[41]

Awards and recognition

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 12–8 Zdenek Polivka TKO (punches) OKTAGON 28 September 25, 2021 1 1:22 Prague, Czech Republic
Loss 12–7 Marcin Naruszczka TKO (punches) OKTAGON 24 May 29, 2021 2 2:25 Brno, Czech Republic Catchweight (194 lb) bout.
Loss 12–6 Rinat Fakhretdinov KO (punch) UAE Warriors 15 & EFC 32 January 15, 2021 1 0:55 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss 12–5 Deron Winn Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Korean Zombie June 22, 2019 3 5:00 Greenville, South Carolina, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 12–4 Caio Magalhães TKO (punches) CES 55 March 29, 2019 1 4:00 Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Win 11–4 Leo Pla TKO (punches) CES 54 January 19, 2019 1 3:53 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Loss 10–4 Darren Stewart TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till May 27, 2018 2 1:47 Liverpool, England
Loss 10–3 Gerald Meerschaert TKO (body kick) The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale December 1, 2017 2 2:18 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 10–2 Antônio Carlos Júnior Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 212 June 3, 2017 2 3:49 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 10–1 Alessio Di Chirico Submission (triangle choke) UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña January 28, 2017 1 2:14 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win 9–1 Thiago Santos Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg September 24, 2016 1 2:58 Brasília, Brazil Performance of the Night.
Loss 8–1 Sam Alvey Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker July 13, 2016 1 2:43 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Win 8–0 Aaron Johnson Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 31 October 30, 2015 3 5:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win 7–0 Harley Beekman Submission (armbar) CES MMA 29 June 12, 2015 1 4;40 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Return to Middleweight.
Win 6–0 Kevin Haley Submission (heel hook) CES MMA 27 January 30, 2015 1 2:26 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Win 5–0 Nuri Shakur TKO (punches and elbows) CES MMA 25 August 8, 2014 1 1:34 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Middleweight debut.
Win 4–0 David Jordan Submission (guillotine choke) CES MMA 23 April 25, 2014 1 2:38 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Catchweight (180 lb) bout.
Win 3–0 Tyler Rose TKO (injury) CES MMA 20 December 6, 2013 1 5;00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win 2–0 Tunde Odumuso Submission (rear-naked choke) CES MMA New Blood June 7, 2013 1 1:41 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Catchweight (175 lb) bout.
Win 1–0 Kemran Lachinov Decision (unanimous) CES MMA Undisputed February 1, 2013 3 5;00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 2–1 Andrew Sanchez KO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia March 1, 2016 1 0:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 23 Semifinal round.
Win 2–0 Elias Urbina Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia February 16, 2016 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 23 Quarterfinal round.
Win 1–0 Kenneth Bergh Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia January 26, 2016 1 2:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 23 Elimination round.

References

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