Erik Paulson

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.

Erik Paulson
Born (1966-06-28) June 28, 1966
Minnesota, United States
ResidenceFullerton, California, United States
Teacher(s)Yorinaga Nakamura, Rigan Machado, Rickson Gracie, Dan Inosanto, Tim Tackett, Ajarn Chai Sirisute, Rob Kaman
RankA-Class Shootist
Black belt in Tae Kwon Do
Black belt in Judo
Sixth degree black belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rigan Machado
Years active1993–2007
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins11
By knockout2
By submission8
By decision1
Losses4
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision1
Draws2
Other information
Notable studentsSean Sherk, Ken Shamrock, Josh Barnett, Brock Lesnar, Cub Swanson
Websitehttp://www.erikpaulson.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
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