Eric Lawson Explained

Eric Lawson
Birth Date:day=12 month=2 year=1981
Birth Place:Concord, California, United States
Weight:185lb
Weight Class:Middleweight
Fighting Out Of:Concord, California, United States
Team:Combat Fitness
Years Active:2004–2011
Mma Kowin:2
Mma Subwin:5
Mma Decwin:2
Mma Koloss:1
Mma Subloss:4
Sherdog:9745

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.

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 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 on June 27, 2008.[3] He won the fight via rear-naked choke.[4]

He then faced Kenneth Seegrist at 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 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 on April 11, 2009.[7] He won the fight via first-round TKO.[8]

Lawson faced Wayne Phillips at on February 26, 2010.[9] He lost the fight via armbar submission. He then faced Ron Keslar at 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

|-| Loss| align=center| 9–5| Mauricio Alonso| Submission (triangle choke)| DH: Dragon's House 8| | align=center| 2| align=center| 1:38| San Francisco, California, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 9–4| Ron Keslar| Submission (armbar)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:57| San Jose, California, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 9–3| Wayne Philips| Submission (armbar)| Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi| | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:47| San Jose, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 9–2| Waylon Kennell| TKO (punches)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:54| San Jose, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 8–2| Tony Johnson| Submission (rear-naked choke)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:28| San Jose, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 7–2| Kenneth Seegrist| Submission (rear-naked choke)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:07| Beverly Hills, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 6–2| Jesse Gillespie| Submission (rear-naked choke)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:03| San Jose, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 5–2| Marcus Gaines| Decision (unanimous)| GC 75: Erin-Go-BRAWL| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| San Francisco, California, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 4–2| Raul Castillo| TKO (punches)| GC 7: Seasons Beatings| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:23| San Francisco, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 4–1| Josh Neal| Submission (rear-naked choke)| | | align=center| 2| align=center| 0:20| San Jose, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 3–1| Chris Werner| KO (punches)| GC 66: Battle Ground| | align=center| 1| align=center| N/A| San Francisco, California, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 2–1| Nik Theotikos| Submission (triangle choke)| GC 61: Chaos at Kezar| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:46| San Francisco, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 2–0| Attila Bordor| Decision| GC 36: Proving Grounds| | align=center| 2| align=center| 5:00| San Francisco, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Brandon Gallo| Submission (rear-naked choke)| GC 22: Gladiator Challenge 22| | align=center| 2| align=center| 1:00| San Francisco, California, United States|

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GC 22: Gladiator Challenge Card and Results. sherdog.com. February 12, 2004.
  2. Web site: Strikeforce Results: Santiago Tourney Champ. mmaweekly.com. November 16, 2007.
  3. Web site: Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson Weigh-In Results. mmafrenzy.com. June 27, 2008.
  4. Web site: Strikeforce Results: Don't Call It An Upset. cagepotato.com. June 27, 2008.
  5. Web site: Strikeforce at the Playboy Mansion II Results, Updates and LIVE Fight Coverage. bloodyelbow.com. September 20, 2008.
  6. Web site: Strikeforce: Eric Lawson vs. Tony Johnson. tapology.com. November 21, 2008.
  7. Web site: Kennell replaces Montoya, Banks vs. Royster off at April 11 Strikeforce event. mmajunkie.com. March 27, 2009.
  8. Web site: Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz Official Results. mixedmartialarts.com. April 11, 2009.
  9. Web site: Eric Lawson vs. Wayne Phillips Added To Strikeforce Challenhers VI Card . 411mania.com . February 21, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140826113505/http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/130559 . 2014-08-26 .
  10. Web site: 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. Web site: Dragon House 8 Card and Results. sherdog.com. November 18, 2011.

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