Robbie Lawler
Last fight: Win vs Niko Price · TKO · Jul 8, 2023
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CAREER SUMMARY
Robbie Lawler holds a professional MMA record of 30-16-0. Lawler has won 30 fights: 22 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 16 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 6 by submission. In the UFC, Lawler lands 4.19 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 0.80 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 8, 2023. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE, PRIDE FC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'11"180 cm
- Weight
- 170 lbs77 kg
- Reach
- 74"188 cm
- Stance
- Southpaw
- DOB
- Mar 20, 1982
- Age
- 44
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- San Diego, California, United States
Career history
- WINvs Niko PriceUFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez· Jul 8, 2023· Welterweight· 30-16 vs 15-7TKOR1 · 0:38
- LOSSUFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier· Jul 2, 2022· Welterweight· 29-16 vs 18-8FOTNTKOR2 · 4:47
- WINvs Nick DiazUFC 266: Volkanovski vs Ortega· Sep 25, 2021· Middleweight· 29-15 vs 26-10TKOR3 · 0:44
- LOSSvs Neil MagnyUFC Fight Night: Smith vs Rakic· Aug 29, 2020· Welterweight· 28-15 vs 24-7UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Covington vs Lawler· Aug 3, 2019· Welterweight· 28-14 vs 15-1UDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Ben AskrenUFC 235: Jones vs Smith· Mar 2, 2019· Welterweight· 28-13 vs 19-0SUBR1 · 3:20
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Lawler vs Dos Anjos· Dec 16, 2017· Welterweight· 28-12 vs 28-9UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 214: Cormier vs Jones 2· Jul 29, 2017· Welterweight· 28-11 vs 32-9UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 201: Lawler vs Woodley· Jul 30, 2016· Welterweight· 27-11 vs 16-3TKOR1 · 2:12
- WINUFC 195: Lawler vs Condit· Jan 2, 2016· Welterweight· 27-10 vs 30-9FOTNSDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor· Jul 11, 2015· Welterweight· 26-10 vs 18-3FOTNTKOR5 · 1:00
- WINUFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II· Dec 6, 2014· Welterweight· 25-10 vs 16-3SDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Matt BrownUFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown· Jul 26, 2014· Welterweight· 24-10 vs 19-12FOTNUDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw· May 24, 2014· Welterweight· 23-10 vs 29-8TKOR3 · 3:06
- LOSSUFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler· Mar 15, 2014· Welterweight· 22-10 vs 16-2FOTNUDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks· Nov 16, 2013· Welterweight· 22-9 vs 15-2SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga· Jul 27, 2013· Welterweight· 21-9 vs 24-10TKOR2 · 0:24
- WINUFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche· Feb 23, 2013· Welterweight· 20-9 vs 17-7KOTNTKOR1 · 3:57
- LOSSStrikeforce: Rockhold vs Kennedy· Jul 13, 2012· Middleweight· 19-9 vs 13-0UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Adlan AmagovStrikeforce: Rockhold vs Jardine· Jan 6, 2012· Middleweight· 19-8 vs 10-2-1TKOR1 · 1:48
- LOSSvs Tim KennedyStrikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs Henderson· Jul 29, 2011· Middleweight· 18-8 vs 14-3UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSStrikeforce: Diaz vs Cyborg· Jan 28, 2011· Middleweight· 18-7 vs 14-2SUBR3 · 2:00
- WINStrikeforce: Henderson vs Babalu 2· Dec 3, 2010· Middleweight· 18-6 vs 22-8TKOR1 · 0:50
- LOSSStrikeforce: Los Angeles· Jun 15, 2010· Catchweight· 17-6 vs 36-9UDR3 · 5:00
- WINStrikeforce - Miami· Jan 30, 2010· Middleweight· 17-5 vs 24-7-1TKOR1 · 3:33
- LOSSvs Jake ShieldsStrikeforce: Lawler vs Shields· Jun 5, 2009· Catchweight· 16-5 vs 23-4-1SUBR1 · 2:02
- WINEliteXC: Unfinished Business· Jul 26, 2008· Middleweight· 16-4 vs 14-5TKOR2 · 2:35
- NCvs Scott SmithEliteXC: Primetime· May 31, 2008· Middleweight· 15-4 vs 14-4NCR3 · 3:26
- WINvs Murilo RuaEliteXC: Uprising· Sep 15, 2007· Middleweight· 15-4 vs 14-8-1TKOR3 · 2:04
- WINvs Frank TriggIcon 48: Epic· Mar 31, 2007· Middleweight· 14-4 vs 15-6TKOR4 · 1:40
- WINvs Eduardo PamplonaIFL 9: Atlanta· Feb 23, 2007· 13-4 vs 5-2TKOR3 · 1:36
- WINPRIDE FC · PRIDE 32: The Real Deal· Oct 21, 2006· Middleweight· 12-4 vs 22-5TKOR1 · 0:22
- LOSSvs Jason MillerIcon 45: Mayhem vs. Lawler· Sep 2, 2006· Middleweight· 11-4 vs 17-4SUBR3 · 2:50
- WINIcon 43: Lawler vs. Vitale 2· Feb 25, 2006· Middleweight· 11-3 vs 20-6TKOR1 · 3:38
- WINvs Jeremy BrownKOTC: X-treme Edge· Sep 17, 2005· Welterweight· 10-3 vs 1-4SUBR1 · 2:48
- WINSuperbrawl 41· Jul 23, 2005· Middleweight· 9-3 vs 20-4TKOR2 · 4:36
- LOSSvs Evan TannerUFC 50: The War of 04· Oct 22, 2004· Middleweight· 8-3 vs 30-4SUBR1 · 2:22
- LOSSvs Nick DiazUFC 47: IT'S ON· Apr 2, 2004· Welterweight· 8-2 vs 9-2TKOR2 · 1:31
- WINvs Chris LytleUFC 45: Revolution· Nov 21, 2003· Welterweight· 8-1 vs 14-10-5UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Pete SprattUFC 42: Sudden Impact· Apr 25, 2003· Welterweight· 7-1 vs 12-6SUBR2 · 2:28
- WINvs Tiki GhosnUFC 40: Vendetta· Nov 22, 2002· Welterweight· 7-0 vs 6-4TKOR1 · 1:29
- WINvs Steve BergerUFC 37.5: As Real As It Gets®· Jun 22, 2002· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 15-8-2TKOR2 · 0:27
- WINvs Aaron RileyUFC 37: High Impact· May 10, 2002· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 17-5-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Saburo KawakatsuIFC 16: Shogun· Dec 15, 2001· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 5-4-1TKOR1 · 4:49
- WINvs Marco MaceraExtreme Challenge 41· Jul 13, 2001· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 3-2TKOR1 · 1:19
- WINvs Landon ShowalterIFC: Warriors Challenge 13· Jun 15, 2001· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 0:14
- WINvs John ReedExtreme Challenge 39· Apr 7, 2001· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 0-2TKOR1 · 2:14
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- WINvs Jerry HudspethExtreme Challenge Trials· Jan 20, 2001· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 1-1TKOR1 · 3:05
- WINvs Ernie WardExtreme Challenge Trials· Jan 20, 2001· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 2-1TKOR1 · 4:27
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2025UFC Hall of Fame (Modern Wing)
- 2014UFC Welterweight Championship · Ultimate Fighting Championship
- 2007EliteXC Middleweight Championship · EliteXC
- 2007ICON Sport Middleweight Championship · ICON Sport
- All State · State HS · junior · Iowa high school
- Brown belt · BJJ
- AGE 8Started in Taekwondo
- AGE 10Started in Karate
- AGE 16Started in Folkstyle Wrestling
Camp
- Kill Cliff FC · Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States
- Miletich Fighting Systems · Bettendorf, Iowa, United States Former
- American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, United States Former
Coaches
- Pat Miletich · Head coach
Training partners
- Matt Hughes
- Tim Sylvia
- Jens Pulver
Fight DNA
Knockout ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (21 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Robbie Lawler sits in the top 25.
- #7 Most knockouts, Welterweight7
- #7 Most title fight wins, Welterweight3
- #11 Most wins, Welterweight14
- #12 Most finishes, Welterweight7
- #12 Best takedown defence, Welterweight64.5%
- #14 Most decision wins, Welterweight7
- #15 Most total strikes landed, Welterweight1,462
- #16 Most significant strikes in a round, Middleweight64
Bonus résumé
Robbie Lawler has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $300,000.
- ★ FOTNvs Bryan Barberena · UFC 276: Adesanya vs CannonierJul 2, 2022
- ★ FOTNvs Carlos Condit · UFC 195: Lawler vs ConditJan 2, 2016
- ★ FOTNvs Rory MacDonald · UFC 189: Mendes vs McGregorJul 11, 2015
- ★ FOTNvs Matt Brown · UFC on FOX: Lawler vs BrownJul 26, 2014
- ★ FOTNvs Johny Hendricks · UFC 171: Hendricks vs LawlerMar 15, 2014
- ★ KOTNvs Josh Koscheck · UFC 157: Rousey vs CarmoucheFeb 23, 2013
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Robbie Lawler earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Robbie Lawler's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- Champion Welterweight
- First ranked
- Feb 25, 2013
- Times ranked
- 317
Men's Pound-for-Pound
Welterweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1787▲14
- Peak
- 1871Jan 2, 2016
- Rated fights
- 46
Frequently asked questions
When does Robbie Lawler fight next?
Robbie Lawler has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Robbie Lawler's record?
Robbie Lawler's professional MMA record is 30-16-0.
Who is Robbie Lawler fighting next?
Robbie Lawler's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Robbie Lawler fight last?
Robbie Lawler most recently fought Niko Price at UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez on Saturday, July 8, 2023, WIN (TKO).
What weight class does Robbie Lawler fight in?
Robbie Lawler fights at Welterweight.
How many knockouts does Robbie Lawler have?
Robbie Lawler has 22 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Robbie Lawler won?
Robbie Lawler has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 5× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.
How tall is Robbie Lawler?
Robbie Lawler is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.
How much does Robbie Lawler weigh?
Robbie Lawler weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).
What is Robbie Lawler's reach?
Robbie Lawler has a reach of 74" (188 cm).
How old is Robbie Lawler?
Robbie Lawler is 44 years old (born Mar 20, 1982).
Where is Robbie Lawler from?
Robbie Lawler is from the United States.
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