Erik Apple (born August 26, 1979) is an American former professional mixed martial arts fighter.
Apple also played the character of Pete "Mad Dog" Grimes in the 2011 film Warrior.
He beat Matt Makowski at ShoXC – Elite Challenger Series and is currently signed with Strikeforce in the welterweight division.
Erik Apple was announced against Seth Baczynski at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II, but was forced out of the bout due to an injury.
Apple then faced Ryan Larson at Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy, losing by triangle choke in the second round.