Ben Reiter
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}}
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| birth_place = Nesconset, New York, United States
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| weight_class = Heavyweight
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| fighting_out_of = Lima, Peru
| team = Pitbull Martial Arts Center
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| years_active = 2011–present
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Ben Reiter (born June 27, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional since 2011, he has competed for Bellator.
Background
Raised in Smithtown, New York, Reiter attended Smithtown High School, where he competed in wrestling. Talented, he later continued the sport for the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2009.{{Cite web|url=https://btsphilly.org/new-director-of-mentoring-ben-reiter/|title = New Director of Mentoring, Ben Reiter – Beat the Streets}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
Prior to signing with Bellator, Reiter competed mainly in Peru, for the Inka Fighting Championship promotion. He went undefeated, compiling a record of 14–0–1. The only blemish on his record was a draw with Marcos Rogério de Lima.
=Bellator MMA=
In his promotional debut for Bellator MMA, Reiter defeated Shamir Garcia via unanimous decision at Bellator 124 on September 12, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/Bellator-MMA-Bellator-124-39407|title=Bellator MMA Bellator 124|publisher=sherdog.com}}
Reiter defeated veteran Benji Radach, via unanimous decision, at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/Bellator-137-Halsey-vs-Grove-44519|title=Bellator 137 Halsey vs. Grove|publisher=sherdog.com}} Reiter was originally scheduled to face A.J. Matthews at the event, but Matthews sustained an injury and was replaced with Radach.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/benji-radach-in-as-late-replacement-against-ben-reiter-at-bellator-137|title=Benji Radach in as late replacement against Ben Reiter at Bellator 137|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=May 8, 2015}}
Reiter received his first professional loss against Francisco France at Bellator 146 on November 20, 2015, submitting to a rear-naked choke.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Merciless-Melvin-Manhoef-Left-Hook-KOs-Hisaki-Kato-in-Bellator-146-Headliner-96107|title=Merciless Melvin Manhoef Left Hook KOs Hisaki Kato in Bellator 146 Headliner|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Brian Knapp|date=November 20, 2015}}
Reiter/Matthews took place at Bellator 156 on June 17, 2015, which Reiter won via a unanimous decision. Reiter dominated the bout on the ground, almost getting a stoppage due to ground-and-pound towards the end of the third round and even hurting his opponent on the feet at one point.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Eduardo-Dantas-Dissects-Marcos-Galvao-to-Reclaim-Bantamweight-Title-at-Bellator-156-106629|title=Eduardo Dantas Dissects Marcos Galvao to Reclaim Bantamweight Title at Bellator 156|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Brian Knapp|date=June 17, 2016}}
Reiter faced Chris Honeycutt at Bellator 166 on December 2, 2016. Unable to stop Honeycutt's relentless strikes and takedowns, Reiter lost the one-sided fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/12/bellator-166-live-video-stream-and-official-results-715-p-m-et-1|title=Bellator 166 results: Eduardo Dantas retains bantamweight title with majority nod over Joe Warren|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=December 2, 2016}}
On February 20, 2018 it was announced that Bellator had released Reiter from the promotion.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/2/20/17032582/bellator-trims-roster-13-fighters-released|title=Bellator trims roster, parts ways with 13 fighters|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=2018-02-20|publisher=mmafighting.com}}
Personal life
Reiter resides in Lima, Peru with his wife and two kids.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/06/jon-jones-sparring-partner-ben-reiter-seeks-comeback-at-bellator-156|title=Jon Jones sparring partner Ben Reiter seeks comeback at Bellator 156|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=June 10, 2016}} Reiter is also a Senior Director of Advancement for "Beat The Streets," an organization serving underprivileged youth in Philadelphia.{{Cite web|url=https://btsphilly.org/new-director-of-mentoring-ben-reiter/|title = New Director of Mentoring, Ben Reiter – Beat the Streets}}
Mixed martial arts record
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|ko-losses=1
|sub-wins=2
|sub-losses=1
|dec-wins=8
|dec-losses=1
|draws=1
}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|{{nowrap|17–3–1}}
|Shawn Teed
|TKO (punches)
|CCFC 79: Sabatini vs. Chaulet
|{{dts|2019|November|16}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|2:27
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|Heavyweight bout; for the vacant Cage Fury FC Heavyweight Championship.
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|17–2–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2016|December|2}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|Catchweight (195 lbs) bout.
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|17–1–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2016|June|17}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Fresno, California, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|16–1–1
|Francisco France
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2015|November|20}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:08
|Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|16–0–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2015|May|15}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Temecula, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|15–0–1
|Shamir Garcia
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2014|September|12}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Plymouth Township, Michigan, United States
|Return to Middleweight.
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|14–0–1
|Danilo Pereira
|Decision (unanimous)
|Inka FC 25
|{{dts|2014|April|16}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Miraflores, Lima, Peru
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–0–1
|Adam Rodriguez
|TKO (punches)
|RDC MMA: Reto de Campeones 3
|{{dts|2014|February|28}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:56
|Mexico City, Mexico
|Heavyweight bout.
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–0–1
|Amilcar Alves
|Decision (unanimous)
|SFE 2
|{{dts|2013|November|30}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Quito, Ecuador
|SFE Middleweight (194 lbs) bout.
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–0–1
|Fabio Marongiu
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|300 Sparta: MMA 3
|{{dts|2013|September|16}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|N/A
|Lima, Peru
|
|-
|{{draw}}Draw
|align=center|10–0–1
|Draw
|Inka FC 22
|{{dts|2013|June|29}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Lima, Peru
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|10–0
|Aldo Silva
|Decision (unanimous)
|Inka FC 20
|{{dts|2013|February|27}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Lima, Peru
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–0
|Raimundo Moreno Lima Jr.
|Submission (keylock)
|Inka FC 19
|{{dts|2012|December|12}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:24
|Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–0
|Fernando di Pierro
|Decision (unanimous)
|Inka FC 18
|{{dts|2012|October|17}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–0
|Tyson Triplett
|TKO (elbows)
|Matrix Fights 6
|{{dts|2012|July|13}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:00
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
|Middleweight bout.
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–0
|Joao Paulo Pereira
|TKO (punches)
|Inka FC 16
|{{dts|2012|May|23}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:12
|Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–0
|Daniel Aspe
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Inka FC 14
|{{dts|2011|December|21}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:27
|Lima, Peru
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–0
|Vinicius Carvalho
|TKO (punches)
|Inka FC 13
|{{dts|2011|October|26}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:53
|Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–0
|Fernando di Pierro
|Decision (unanimous)
|Inka FC 12
|{{dts|2011|August|17}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
|Fernando Roca Duany
|TKO (punches)
|Inka FC 12
|{{dts|2011|August|17}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:27
|Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Fernando Roca Duany
|TKO (punches)
|Inka FC 11
|{{dts|2011|June|23}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:44
|Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru
|
|-
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