Career

Early career: Gladiator Challenge

Appelt started his career in 2009. He fought mainly for California-based promotion Gladiator Challenge. Appelt faced Angel DeAnda on July 17, 2010 for the Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Championship.

Appelt was defeated for the first time in his career via first-round TKO. Appelt fought once again for the title on December 11, 2010 against Rob Jackson.

In 2012, with an overall record of 7-2, Appelt signed with Bellator. Bellator

Appelt made his promotional debut against Editor Carpenter on November 2, 2012 at Bellator 79.

Appelt faced Josh Lanier on February 28, 2013 at Bellator 91. Just a week after his bout against Lanier, Appelt replaced Maurice Jackson against Manny Lara on March 7, 2013 at Bellator 92.

Mixed martial arts

Gladiator Challenge

Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Championship (One time)

West Coast Fighting Championship

World Food Council Heavyweight Championship (1 Time, Current).

Achievements

• Appelt won via TKO in the first round to become the new Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion. He won via submission in the first round. He won via TKO in the second round. He won via unanimous decision.