| Jeff Lawson | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 19, 1978 |
| Other names | Ippon |
| Nationality | English |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight Lightweight (formerly) |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Capoeira |
| Fighting out of | Bournemouth, England |
| Team | Ippon Gym |
| Rank | Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 19 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 13 |
| By decision | 0 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Jeff Lawson (born on July 19, 1978) is an English professional mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division, having formerly competed as a lightweight. A professional MMA competitor since 2002, Lawson has mostly fought in England, as well as competing in The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom. Lawson is also well known for owning multiple victories via armbar.
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Lawson signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and was scheduled to make his debut against Shannon Gugerty at UFC 95.[1] However, Lawson instead participated in The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom after Gugerty picked up an injury.[2]
In the first episode of the season, Lawson earned a spot in the house as he defeated James Bryan via armbar after 1:45 of the first round.[3]
Lawson then faced UFC veteran Jason Dent for a spot in the semi finals. Lawson had the better of the first round, but was eventually defeated via anaconda choke in the second round.
Outside of the UFC, Lawson lost via knockout before recording two submission victories.
Lawson made his Sengoku debut against Hatsu Hioki at Sengoku 14.[4] He lost the fight via submission.
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 19 matches | 14 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 3 |
| By submission | 13 | 2 |
| By decision | 0 | 0 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 14–5 | Nathan Beer | TKO (punches) | SnA 6 - Battleground | February 12, 2011 | 1 | N/A | ||
| Loss | 14–4 | Hatsu Hioki | Submission (triangle choke) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 14 | August 22, 2010 | 1 | 2:09 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 14–3 | David Lee | Submission (armbar) | BAMMA 3 | May 15, 2010 | 1 | 0:57 | Birmingham, England | |
| Win | 13–3 | Karsten Lenjoint | Submission (guillotine choke) | Shock 'n' Awe 3 | February 21, 2010 | 1 | 0:34 | Hampshire, England | |
| Loss | 12–3 | Kenneth Rosfort | KO (punch) | Fighter Gala 10 | September 19, 2009 | 2 | N/A | Odense, Denmark | |
| Win | 12–2 | David Bouain | TKO | AA: Relentless | September 14, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Boscombe, England | |
| Win | 11–2 | Joakim Engberg | Submission (kneebar) | AA: Night at the Opera | June 8, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Boscombe, England | |
| Win | 10–2 | Greg Loughran | Submission (kneebar) | Pain and Glory: ExCel London | April 26, 2008 | 1 | 3:00 | London, England | |
| Win | 9–2 | Sami Berik | Submission (armbar) | AA: Seasons Beatings | December 9, 2007 | 1 | 1:30 | Bournemouth, England | |
| Win | 8–2 | Vaclav Pribyl | Submission (armbar) | AA: Inferno | September 16, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Bournemouth, England | |
| Win | 7–2 | Rodrigo Araujo | Submission (armbar) | AA: High Octane | June 17, 2007 | 2 | N/A | Bournemouth, England | |
| Win | 6–2 | Rick Andrews | Submission (rear naked choke) | UK 1 - Fight Night | April 14, 2007 | N/A | N/A | England | |
| Win | 5–2 | Mark Dayrell | Submission (armbar) | Cage Rage Contenders 4 | March 3, 2007 | 1 | 1:23 | London, England | |
| Win | 4–2 | Jordan Miller | Submission (armbar) | AA: Champions Unleashed | December 3, 2006 | 1 | N/A | Bournemouth, England | |
| Win | 3–2 | Chris Freeborn | Submission (armbar) | UK 1 - Fight Night | November 18, 2006 | 1 | N/A | Bournemouth, England | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Andre Winner | Submission (eye injury) | Cage Rage Contenders 2 | August 20, 2006 | 2 | 1:26 | London, England | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Rodrigo Araujo | TKO (cut) | AA: Game Over | June 4, 2006 | 1 | N/A | Bournemouth, England | |
| Win | 2–0 | Andy Dicks | Submission (armbar) | Cage Warriors 3 | March 16, 2003 | 1 | N/A | Southampton, England | |
| Win | 1–0 | Dave Mace | Submission (armbar) | Cage Warriors - Gangwarily | December 8, 2002 | 1 | 0:42 | Southampton, England |
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