Eric Lawson

Eric Lawson (born February 12, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist, who is perhaps best known for his fight stint with now-defunct promotion Strikeforce. A professional mixed martial arts since 2004, Lawson holds a record of 9–5.

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Eric Lawson
Born (1981-02-12) February 12, 1981
Concord, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
DivisionMiddleweight
Fighting out ofConcord, California, United States
TeamCombat Fitness
Years active2004–2011
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins9
By knockout2
By submission5
By decision2
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

Lawson made his professional mixed martial arts debut on February 12, 2004, when he defeated Brandon Gallo via rear-naked choke submission at Gladiator Challenge 22.[1] Following this, Lawson would compile a record of 3–1 before making his first appearance for now-defunct promotion Strikeforce.

Strikeforce

In his first appearance in the promotion, Lawson faced Josh Neal at Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives on November 16, 2007. He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission.[2] After compiling a 1–1 record outside Strikeforce, Lawson signed a new contract with the promotion, and faced Jesse Gillespie at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson on June 27, 2008.[3] He won the fight via rear-naked choke.[4]

He then faced Kenneth Seegrist at Strikeforce: At The Mansion II on September 20, 2008, winning the fight via rear-naked choke, his third straight rear-naked choke submission in the organization.[5]

Lawson faced Tony Johnson at Strikeforce: Destruction on November 21, 2008. He won the fight via rear-naked choke, moving to 4–0 inside the promotion.[6]

For his fifth fight inside Strikeforce, Lawson faced Waylon Kennell at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz on April 11, 2009.[7] He won the fight via first-round TKO.[8]

Lawson faced Wayne Phillips at Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi on February 26, 2010.[9] He lost the fight via armbar submission. He then faced Ron Keslar at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg on January 29, 2011.[10] He lost the fight via armbar, and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Post-Strikeforce Career

After being released from Strikeforce in late 2011, Lawson faced Mauricio Alonso at Dragon House 8 on November 18, 2011. He lost the fight via triangle choke.[11]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
14 matches 9 wins 5 losses
By knockout 2 1
By submission 5 4
By decision 2 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 9–5 Mauricio Alonso Submission (triangle choke) DH: Dragon's House 8 November 18, 2011 2 1:38 San Francisco, California, United States
Loss 9–4 Ron Keslar Submission (armbar) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg January 29, 2011 1 1:57 San Jose, California, United States
Loss 9–3 Wayne Philips Submission (armbar) Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi February 26, 2010 1 4:47 San Jose, California, United States
Win 9–2 Waylon Kennell TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz April 11, 2009 1 4:54 San Jose, California, United States
Win 8–2 Tony Johnson Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: Destruction November 21, 2008 1 1:28 San Jose, California, United States
Win 7–2 Kenneth Seegrist Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: At The Mansion II September 20, 2008 1 3:07 Beverly Hills, California, United States
Win 6–2 Jesse Gillespie Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson June 27, 2008 1 1:03 San Jose, California, United States
Win 5–2 Marcus Gaines Decision (unanimous) GC 75: Erin-Go-BRAWL March 15, 2008 3 5:00 San Francisco, California, United States
Loss 4–2 Raul Castillo TKO (punches) GC 7: Seasons Beatings December 8, 2007 2 2:23 San Francisco, California, United States
Win 4–1 Josh Neal Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives November 16, 2007 2 0:20 San Jose, California, United States
Win 3–1 Chris Werner KO (punches) GC 66: Battle Ground July 27, 2007 1 N/A San Francisco, California, United States
Loss 2–1 Nik Theotikos Submission (triangle choke) GC 61: Chaos at Kezar March 31, 2007 2 2:46 San Francisco, California, United States
Win 2–0 Attila Bordor Decision GC 36: Proving Grounds April 9, 2005 2 5:00 San Francisco, California, United States
Win 1–0 Brandon Gallo Submission (rear-naked choke) GC 22: Gladiator Challenge 22 February 12, 2004 2 1:00 San Francisco, California, United States

References
  1. "GC 22: Gladiator Challenge Card and Results". sherdog.com. February 12, 2004.
  2. "Strikeforce Results: Santiago Tourney Champ". mmaweekly.com. November 16, 2007.
  3. "Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson Weigh-In Results". mmafrenzy.com. June 27, 2008.
  4. "Strikeforce Results: Don't Call It An Upset". cagepotato.com. June 27, 2008.
  5. "Strikeforce at the Playboy Mansion II Results, Updates and LIVE Fight Coverage". bloodyelbow.com. September 20, 2008.
  6. "Strikeforce: Eric Lawson vs. Tony Johnson". tapology.com. November 21, 2008.
  7. "Kennell replaces Montoya, Banks vs. Royster off at April 11 Strikeforce event". mmajunkie.com. March 27, 2009.
  8. "Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. April 11, 2009.
  9. "Eric Lawson vs. Wayne Phillips Added To Strikeforce Challenhers VI Card". 411mania.com. February 21, 2010. Archived from the original on 2014-08-26.
  10. "Strikeforce: Eric Lawson looking to steal the show with a big win over Ron Keslar on Jan. 29th in San Jose". mmamania.com. January 18, 2011.
  11. "Dragon House 8 Card and Results". sherdog.com. November 18, 2011.
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