Eric Spicely
Introduction
Eric Spicely (born September 29, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler currently competing in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2012, he formerly competed for the 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 passed away. 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. Trained as a professional wrestler by Biff Busick, he competed for Beyond Wrestling often teaming with Chuck O'Neil and Matt Riddle.
Mixed martial arts 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.
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.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Spicely made his promotional debut against Sam Alvey on July 13, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 91. He lost the fight via submission in first round.
Spicely next faced Thiago Santos on September 24, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 95. In a large upset, he won the fight by submission in the first round.
Spicely faced Alessio Di Chirico on January 28, 2017 at UFC on Fox 23. He won the via submission in the first round.
Spicely faced Antônio Carlos Júnior on June 3, 2017 at UFC 212. He lost the fight by submission due to a rear-naked choke in the second round.
Spicely is expected to face Gerald Meerschaert on December 1, 2017 at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 13 matches | 11 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 7 | 2 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Meerschaert | The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale | 000000002017-12-01-0000December 1, 2017 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | ||||||
| Loss | 11–2 | Antônio Carlos Júnior | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 212 | 000000002017-06-03-0000June 3, 2017 | 2 | 3:49 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 11–1 | Alessio Di Chirico | Submission (triangle choke) | UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña | 000000002017-01-28-0000January 28, 2017 | 1 | 2:14 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | Thiago Santos | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg | 000000002016-09-24-0000September 24, 2016 | 1 | 2:58 | Brasília, Brazil | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 9–1 | Sam Alvey | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker | 000000002016-07-13-0000July 13, 2016 | 1 | 2:43 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | |
| Win | 9–0 | Clinton Williams | TKO (punches) | RFA 26: Smith vs. Smith | 000000002015-06-05-0000June 5, 2015 | 2 | 1:17 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Aaron Johnson | Decision (unanimous) | CES MMA 31 | 000000002015-10-30-0000October 30, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Harley Beekman | Submission (armbar) | CES MMA 29 | 000000002015-06-12-0000June 12, 2015 | 1 | 4;40 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Return to Middleweight. |
| Win | 6–0 | Kevin Haley | Submission (heel hook) | CES MMA 27 | 000000002015-01-30-0000January 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 | 000000002014-08-08-0000August 8, 2014 | 1 | 1:34 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Middleweight debut. |
| Win | 4–0 | David Jordan | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CES MMA 23 | 000000002014-04-25-0000April 25, 2014 | 1 | 2:38 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Catchweight (180 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 3–0 | Tyler Rose | TKO (injury) | CES MMA 20 | 000000002013-12-06-0000December 6, 2013 | 1 | 5;00 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Tunde Odumuso | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CES MMA New Blood | 000000002013-06-07-0000June 7, 2013 | 1 | 1:41 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Catchweight (175 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 1–0 | Kemran Lachinov | Decision (unanimous) | CES MMA Undisputed | 000000002013-02-01-0000February 1, 2013 | 3 | 5;00 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States |
Mixed martial arts exhibition record
| Exhibition record breakdown | ||
| 3 matches | 2 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 0 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| 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 | 000000002016-03-01-0000March 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 | 000000002016-02-16-0000February 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 | 000000002016-01-26-0000January 26, 2016 | 1 | 2:10 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | TUF 23 Elimination round. |