Tom Erikson
Martial Artist
1964 –
Who is Tom Erikson?
Tom Erikson is an American former amateur wrestler and mixed martial artist who competed in the super heavyweight division. Weighing between 127.1 kg and 139.8 kg throughout his career, "The Big Cat" began wrestling at an early age and was a two-time NJCAA Junior Collegiate Champion at Triton College before going on to achieve NCAA Division I honours twice at Oklahoma State University–Stillwater. He embarked on his career in MMA in 1996 and went on to fight in the Pride Fighting Championships.
Erikson is an assistant wrestling coach at Purdue University, where he has been coaching since 1997.
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- Born
- Jul 6, 1964
Chicago Heights - Nationality
- United States of America
- Lived in
- Chicago Heights
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on July 23, 2013
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