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Robbie Lawler

"Ruthless"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 44Kill Cliff FCUFC
30
Wins
16
Losses
0
Draws · 1 NC
77%
Finish Rate
22
KO / TKO
1
Submissions
2001
Pro Debut

Biography

Robert Glenn Lawler is an American former professional mixed martial artist. A professional fighter from 2001 to 2023, he most notably competed in the Welterweight and Middleweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was the former UFC Welterweight Champion. He formerly competed in the Middleweight division of EliteXC, where he was the longest-reigning EliteXC Middleweight Champion. He also competed in PRIDE FC, Strikeforce, the International Fight League (IFL), KOTC, SuperBrawl, and ICON Sport, where he was their Middleweight Champion. Nicknamed "Ruthless", he is known for his aggressive fighting style, and was considered a fan favorite.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy47%
Takedown accuracy64%

3.85

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

4.67

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.65

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0

avg

Submissions

0.61

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 188 cmUFC debut May. 10, 2002Born San Diego, United StatesTeam American Top Team ATT Coconut Creek, FL

How He Wins

KO / TKO22
Decision7
Submission1

Finish Rate

77%
23 of 30
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts47 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinUnited StatesNiko PriceH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 290Jul 8, 2023
LossUnited StatesBryan BarberenaH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC 276Jul 2, 2022
WinUnited StatesNick DiazH2HTKO (retirement)R3UFC 266Sep 25, 2021
LossUnited StatesNeil MagnyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. RakićAug 29, 2020
LossUnited StatesColby CovingtonH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. LawlerAug 3, 2019
LossUnited StatesBen AskrenH2HTechnical Submission (bulldog choke)R1UFC 235Mar 2, 2019
LossBrazilRafael dos AnjosH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos AnjosDec 16, 2017
WinUnited StatesDonald CerroneH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 214Jul 29, 2017
LossUnited StatesTyron WoodleyH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 201Jul 30, 2016
WinUnited StatesCarlos ConditH2HDecision (split)R5UFC 195Jan 2, 2016
WinCanadaRory MacDonaldH2HTKO (punches)R5UFC 189Jul 11, 2015
WinUnited StatesJohny HendricksH2HDecision (split)R5UFC 181Dec 6, 2014
WinUnited StatesMatt BrownH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. BrownJul 26, 2014
WinUnited StatesJake EllenbergerH2HTKO (knee and punches)R3UFC 173May 24, 2014
LossUnited StatesJohny HendricksH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 171Mar 15, 2014
WinCanadaRory MacDonaldH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 167Nov 16, 2013
WinUnited StatesBobby VoelkerH2HKO (head kick and punch)R2UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. MoragaJul 27, 2013
WinUnited StatesJosh KoscheckH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 157Feb 23, 2013
LossUnited StatesLorenz LarkinH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. KennedyJul 14, 2012
WinRussiaAdlan AmagovH2HTKO (flying knee and punches)R1Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. JardineJan 7, 2012
LossUnited StatesTim KennedyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: Fedor vs. HendersonJul 30, 2011
LossBrazilRonaldo SouzaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3Strikeforce: Diaz vs. CyborgJan 29, 2011
WinUnited StatesMatt LindlandH2HKO (punch)R1Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu IIDec 4, 2010
LossBrazilRenato SobralH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: Los AngelesJun 16, 2010
WinNetherlandsMelvin ManhoefH2HKO (punch)R1Strikeforce: MiamiJan 30, 2010
LossUnited StatesJake ShieldsH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Strikeforce: Lawler vs. ShieldsJun 6, 2009
WinUnited StatesScott SmithH2HTKO (kicks and punches)R2EliteXC: Unfinished BusinessJul 26, 2008
NCUnited StatesScott SmithH2HNC (thumb in the eye)R3EliteXC: PrimetimeMay 31, 2008
WinBrazilMurilo RuaH2HKO (punches)R3EliteXC: UprisingSep 15, 2007
WinUnited StatesFrank TriggH2HKO (punches)R4ICON Sport: EpicMar 31, 2007
WinBrazilEduardo PamplonaH2HTKO (punches)R3IFL: AtlantaFeb 23, 2007
WinUnited StatesJoey VillaseñorH2HKO (flying knee and punches)R1PRIDE 32Oct 21, 2006
LossUnited StatesJason MillerH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R3ICON Sport: Mayhem vs. LawlerSep 2, 2006
WinUnited StatesFalaniko VitaleH2HKO (punches)R1ICON Sport: Lawler vs. Niko IIFeb 25, 2006
WinJeremy BrownH2HSubmission (armbar)R1KOTC: Xtreme EdgeSep 17, 2005
WinUnited StatesFalaniko VitaleH2HKO (punches)R2SuperBrawl: IconJul 23, 2005
LossUnited StatesEvan TannerH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1UFC 50Oct 22, 2004
LossUnited StatesNick DiazH2HKO (punch)R2UFC 47Apr 2, 2004
WinUnited StatesChris LytleH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 45Nov 21, 2003
LossUnited StatesPete SprattH2HTKO (knee injury)R2UFC 42Apr 25, 2003
WinUnited StatesTiki GhosnH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 40Nov 22, 2002
WinUnited StatesSteve BergerH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC 37.5Jun 22, 2002
WinUnited StatesAaron RileyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 37May 10, 2002
WinJapanSaburo KawakatsuH2HTKO (punches)R1Shogun 1Dec 15, 2001
WinUnited StatesMarco MaceraH2HTKO (punches)R1Extreme Challenge 41Jul 13, 2001
WinUnited StatesLandon ShowalterH2HKO (punches)R1IFC: Warriors Challenge 13Jun 15, 2001
WinUnited StatesJohn ReedH2HTKO (punches)R1Extreme Challenge 39Apr 7, 2001

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.