Best fights of Eric Shelton
Over 11 years as a professional, Eric Shelton has compiled a 20-8 (11) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Eric Shelton defeats Jenel Lausa
On November 19, 2017 Eric Shelton faced Jenel Lausa in a flyweight bout. Shelton was 26 years old with a record of 10-4, and Lausa was 29 with a record of 7-3. Shelton was on a 2-fight losing streak and Lausa was coming off a loss. Shelton won via unanimous decision.
2. Eric Shelton submits Alan Olivas
On January 4, 2025 Eric Shelton fought Alan Olivas for the vacant inaugural Synergy FC bantamweight title. Shelton was 33 years old with a record of 19-8, and Olivas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shelton was on a 4-fight winning streak. Shelton submitted Alan Olivas via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. Eric Shelton KOs Jerrell Hodge
On October 12, 2024 Eric Shelton defended his CAMMA bantamweight title against Jerrell Hodge. Shelton was 33 years old with a record of 18-8, and Hodge was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shelton was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shelton stopped Jerrell Hodge via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Eric Shelton loses to Jarred Brooks via split decision
On July 29, 2017 Eric Shelton faced Jarred Brooks in a flyweight bout. Shelton was 26 years old with a record of 10-3, and Brooks was 24 with a record of 12-0. Shelton was coming off a loss, while Brooks was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Shelton lost via split decision. Went the distance with Brooks.
5. Eric Shelton KOs Abdul Kamara
On June 16, 2024 Eric Shelton faced Abdul Kamara in a bantamweight bout. Shelton was 33 years old with a record of 17-8, and Kamara was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shelton was on a 2-fight winning streak. Shelton stopped Abdul Kamara via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Eric Shelton loses to Alexandre Pantoja via split decision
On January 28, 2017 Eric Shelton faced Alexandre Pantoja in a flyweight bout. Shelton was 25 years old with a record of 10-2, and Pantoja was 26 with a record of 16-2. Shelton was on a 4-fight winning streak and Pantoja was on a 9-fight winning streak. Shelton lost via split decision. Went the distance with Pantoja.
7. Eric Shelton submits Mark Sainci
On April 2, 2016 Eric Shelton fought Mark Sainci for the vacant Caged Aggression flyweight title. Shelton was 25 years old with a record of 9-2, and Sainci was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shelton was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shelton submitted Mark Sainci via triangle choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Eric Shelton chokes out Jose Vega
On October 10, 2014 Eric Shelton faced Jose Vega. Shelton was 23 years old with a record of 4-1, and Vega was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shelton was coming off a loss. Shelton submitted Jose Vega via choke-out in the 1st round.
9. Eric Shelton submits Chris Haney
On May 2, 2014 Eric Shelton faced Chris Haney. Shelton was 23 years old with a record of 3-0, and Haney was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shelton was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Shelton submitted Chris Haney via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
10. Eric Shelton KOs Zachary Harvey
On March 15, 2014 Eric Shelton faced Zachary Harvey. Shelton was 23 years old with a record of 2-0, and Harvey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shelton was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Shelton stopped Zachary Harvey via TKO in the 1st round.