| Erik Paulson | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 28, 1966 Minnesota, United States |
| Residence | Fullerton, California, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) |
| Division | Middleweight, Light heavyweight |
| Style | Shootfighting, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Silat, Judo, Muay Thai, Catch Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, Boxing |
| Teacher(s) | Yorinaga Nakamura, Rigan Machado, Rickson Gracie, Dan Inosanto, Tim Tackett, Ajarn Chai Sirisute, Rob Kaman |
| Rank | A-Class Shootist Black belt in Tae Kwon Do Black belt in Judo Sixth degree black belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rigan Machado[citation needed] |
| Years active | 1993–2007 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 17 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 8 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Notable students | Sean Sherk, Ken Shamrock, Josh Barnett, Brock Lesnar, Cub Swanson, Kade Ruotolo, Tye Ruotolo |
| Website | http://www.erikpaulson.com |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Erik Paulson (born June 28, 1966) is an American mixed martial artist. He is the first American to win the World Light Heavyweight Shooto Championship in Japan.[1]
- ^ "MMA Origins: Erik Paulson, Shooto's Forgotten Champion". Bloodyelbow.com. February 10, 2013. Retrieved March 17, 2015.