| Eric Lawson | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Eric Lawson is an American mixed martial arts fighter. He currently competes in Strikeforce.
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Eric Lawson began his professional mixed martial arts career on February 12, 2004 for the California based mixed martial arts promotion Gladiator Challenge at Colusa Casino in Colusa, California, USA.
Lawson's 5 fight win streak ended in a loss to Wayne Philips on February 26, 2010 in San Jose, California at Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi.
Lawson's last fight was against Ron Keslar at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg. Lawson was defeated via armbar at 1:57 of the first round.
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 13 matches | 9 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 1 |
| By submission | 5 | 3 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |