Erik Paulson
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For the Minnesota congressman, see Erik Paulsen.
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]
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Erik Paulson | |
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Born | (1966-06-28) June 28, 1966 (age 57) Minnesota, United States |
Residence | Fullerton, California, United States |
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 |
Website | http://www.erikpaulson.com |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
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