Eric Prindle (born August 30, 1976) is an American Heavyweight mixed martial artist who last competed in 2018.
Prindle was born in Erie, Pennsylvania but grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and Honolulu, Hawaii.
At the age of 18, 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.
Prindle made his professional debut in 2008 against veteran Jimmy Ambriz and was defeated via submission.
In the semifinal round, Prindle faced Ron Sparks at Bellator 56 and needed to just 40 seconds to KO him in order to advance to the finals.
"[6] A week later at the Bellator 62 weigh-ins, Santos weighed in 12 pounds overweight for the rescheduled rematch and the bout was called off.
Prindle faced Sam Shewmaker at a Bare Knuckle FC event held on June 2, 2018.