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Tom Erikson

The Big Cat
9-4-1
0Prospect
/Age 61/Orthodox/6' 3"/280 lbs
Win %
69%
SLpM
0.9
Str Acc
47%
Str Def
25%
TD Avg
4.7
TD Def
100%
Sub Avg
6.2
Finish
88%

At a Glance

0.9
SLpM
47%
Str Acc
4.7
TD Avg
88%
Finish %
25%
Str Def
Tom Erikson "The Big Cat" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a submission grappler. With a record of 9-4-1, the fighter carries a 64% win rate across 14 pro contests, with a 88% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite takedown frequency (4.7 per 15 min), elite 100% takedown defense, and active submission threat from the ground.
Career Arc
12 fightspeak +8 · current +8

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 16 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 58 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 86 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 98 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 98 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 45 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 43 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME16ACCURACY58KO POWER86TAKEDOWNS98TD DEFENSE98SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY45ACTIVITY43
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 47% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 25% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 60% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 100% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
0.94-2.48 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
1.87-1.31 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
4.68+3.16 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
6.20+5.80 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (1.87)Landed (0.94)
0
-0.93

Wins by Method

88%Finish
KO/TKO563%
Submission225%
Decision113%
9 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (9)
5 KO
2 SUB
1 DEC
1 OTH
Losses (4)
4 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Sub
W
Sub
W
Sub
L
Sub
W
Dec

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
1 of 12
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.0 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History0 UFC + 12 pre-UFC
12 fights8W
ResultOpponentMethod
?UnknownKTKO
DRAW
Method
TKO
Round
of 3
Time
Division
2008-08-01