Eric Lawson


Eric Lawson 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. 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. 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. He won the fight via rear-naked choke.
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.
Lawson faced Tony Johnson at on November 21, 2008. He won the fight via rear-naked choke, moving to 4–0 inside the promotion.
For his fifth fight inside Strikeforce, Lawson faced Waylon Kennell at on April 11, 2009. He won the fight via first-round TKO.
Lawson faced Wayne Phillips at on February 26, 2010. He lost the fight via armbar submission. He then faced Ron Keslar at on January 29, 2011. 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.

Mixed martial arts record