Best fights of Erik Paulson
Over 14 years as a professional, Erik Paulson has compiled a 11-4-2 (10) record, including two title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Erik Paulson submits Stuart Harrison
On January 18, 1997 Erik Paulson defended his Shooto welterweight title against Stuart Harrison. Paulson was 30 years old with a record of 7-2-1, and Harrison was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paulson was coming off a loss. Paulson submitted Stuart Harrison via armbar in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
2. Erik Paulson submits Kenji Kawaguchi in their 2nd fight
On May 7, 1996 Erik Paulson fought Kenji Kawaguchi for the vacant Shooto welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Paulson was 29 years old with a record of 6-1-1, and Kawaguchi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paulson was coming off a win. Paulson submitted Kenji Kawaguchi via toe hold in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Erik Paulson defeats Ronald Jhun
On April 15, 2000 Erik Paulson faced Ronald Jhun in a welterweight bout. Paulson was 33 years old with a record of 9-4-2, and Jhun was 29 with a record of 6-4. Both Paulson and Jhun were coming off a win. Paulson won via unanimous decision.
4. Erik Paulson KOs Masanori Suda
On August 29, 1998 Erik Paulson faced Masanori Suda in a middleweight bout. Paulson was 32 years old with a record of 8-4-2, and Suda was 25 with a record of 14-4. Paulson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Suda was on a 7-fight winning streak. Paulson stopped Masanori Suda via TKO in the 3rd round.
5. Erik Paulson KOs Sean McCully
On October 17, 1995 Erik Paulson faced Sean McCully in a heavyweight bout. Paulson was 29 years old with a record of 4-0-1, and McCully was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paulson was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Paulson stopped Sean McCully via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Erik Paulson submits Jeff Ford
On October 13, 2007 Erik Paulson faced Jeff Ford in a welterweight bout. Paulson was 41 years old with a record of 10-4-2, and Ford was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paulson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Paulson submitted Jeff Ford via armbar in the 1st round.
7. Erik Paulson chokes out Kenji Kawaguchi
On November 7, 1994 Erik Paulson faced Kenji Kawaguchi in a welterweight bout. Paulson was 28 years old with a record of 1-0-1, and Kawaguchi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paulson submitted Kenji Kawaguchi via choke-out in the 2nd round.
8. Erik Paulson submits Ben Spijkers
On July 29, 1995 Erik Paulson faced Ben Spijkers in a welterweight bout. Paulson was 29 years old with a record of 2-0-1, and Spijkers was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paulson was coming off a win. Paulson submitted Ben Spijkers via guillotine choke in the 5th round.
9. Erik Paulson draws with Paul Jones
On March 28, 1997 Erik Paulson faced Paul Jones in a welterweight bout. Paulson was 30 years old with a record of 8-2-1, and Jones was 34 with a record of 0-0. Paulson was coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
10. Erik Paulson submits Todd Bjornethun
On January 20, 1996 Erik Paulson faced Todd Bjornethun in a middleweight bout. Paulson was 29 years old with a record of 5-1-1, and Bjornethun was 30 with a record of 3-3. Paulson was coming off a loss, while Bjornethun was coming off a win. Paulson submitted Todd Bjornethun via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.