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Robbie Lawler MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

Robbie Lawler MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Robbie Lawler

ROBBIE LAWLER

“Ruthless”
United States Flag UNITED STATES • WELTERWEIGHT
W-L-D 30-16-0 (1 NC)
(T)KO 22-3
SUB 1-6
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY United States
WT CLASS Welterweight
HT / WT 5′ 11″, 170 lbs
BIRTHDATE 03/20/1982 (44)
STANCE Southpaw
REACH 74.0″ (188cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Kill Cliff FC • Coconut Creek, Florida
NICKNAME “Ruthless”
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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Former UFC Welterweight Champion Captured Belt at UFC 181 & Defended 2 Consecutive Times
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UFC Hall of Fame Inductee Fight Wing Hall of Fame vs. Rory MacDonald 2 (UFC 189)
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Back-to-Back Fight of the Year Consensus 2014 & 2015 Fight of the Year Winner
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EliteXC & Icon Sport World Champion Middleweight World Title Holder Across Multiple Promotions
Robbie Lawler Record
WINS30
KO/TKO
22
SUB
1
DECISION
7
LOSSES16
KO/TKO
3
SUB
6
DECISION
7
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST1
NC
1
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 47 professional bouts (30-16-0, 1 NC).

Win Rate

30 wins · 47 bouts

Loss Rate

16 losses · 47 bouts

Finish Rate

23 finishes · 47 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

22 KO/TKOs · 47 bouts

Submission Rate

1 submission · 47 bouts

Decision Rate

7 decisions · 47 bouts

ROBBIE LAWLER FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Niko Price United States United States
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez
Jul / 08 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:38) Jul / 08 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME0:38
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Career Retirement Showcase • Lawler vs. Price
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Niko Price
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170½ lbs vs 171 lbs
Niko Price Record at Bout (Opponent)15-6-0 (2 NC)
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout29-16-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Niko Price: -235 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +185 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his official retirement bout, Lawler tied up in an early clinch and uncorked a devastating sequence of short left hooks and uppercuts against the fence, knocking Price out cold in just 38 seconds.
LOSS
Bryan Barberena United States United States
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier
Jul / 02 / 2022
KO/TKO FOTN
Rnd 2 (4:47) Jul / 02 / 2022
ROUND2
TIME4:47
METHOD KO/TKO FOTN
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🥊 UFC 276 Welterweight Showcase • Lawler vs. Barberena
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Bryan Barberena
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170½ lbs
Bryan Barberena Record at Bout (Opponent)17-8-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout29-15-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Bryan Barberena: -120 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +100 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A high-octane slugfest that earned Fight of the Night honors. Both men traded savage blows in the pocket before Barberena staggered Lawler with a heavy barrage of standing elbows and hooks, prompting a referee stoppage at 4:47 of round two.
WIN
Nick Diaz United States United States
UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega
Sep / 25 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (0:44) Sep / 25 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME0:44
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 17-Year Rematch Special Feature • Lawler vs. Diaz 2
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Nick Diaz
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185½ lbs
Nick Diaz Record at Bout (Opponent)26-9-0 (2 NC)
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout28-15-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -150 (Favorite) vs Nick Diaz: +130 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
17 years after their initial meeting at UFC 47, Lawler marched forward with unrelenting pressure and targeted body shots. After a right check hook dropped Diaz early in round three, Diaz remained on one knee and verbally conceded the bout.
LOSS
Neil Magny United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakic
Aug / 29 / 2020
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Aug / 29 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Co-Main Event • Lawler vs. Magny
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Neil Magny
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup171 lbs vs 171 lbs
Neil Magny Record at Bout (Opponent)23-7-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout28-14-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Neil Magny: -240 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +200 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jason Herzog Derek Cleary: 27-30 Sal D’Amato: 27-30 Chris Lee: 27-30
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Magny utilized his extensive reach and relentless pace to stifle Lawler from the outside while executing timely clinch takedowns, earning a clean 30-27 unanimous decision sweep.
LOSS
Colby Covington United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Lawler
Aug / 03 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Aug / 03 / 2019
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC on ESPN 5 Welterweight Main Event • Covington vs. Lawler
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Colby Covington
Fight LocationUnited States Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 171 lbs
Colby Covington Record at Bout (Opponent)14-1-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout28-13-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Colby Covington: -300 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +250 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Keith Peterson Dave Tirelli: 45-50 Eric Colón: 45-50 Troy Wincapaw: 44-50
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Covington set a UFC record by unleashing 541 total strikes while securing 10 takedowns, maintaining a relentless pace over five rounds to take a lopsided unanimous decision.
LOSS
Ben Askren United States United States
UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith
Mar / 02 / 2019
Submission (Bulldog Choke)
Rnd 1 (3:20) Mar / 02 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME3:20
METHODSubmission (Bulldog Choke)
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🥊 UFC 235 Welterweight Feature • Lawler vs. Askren
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Ben Askren
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170½ lbs
Ben Askren Record at Bout (Opponent)18-0-0 (1 NC)
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout28-12-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ben Askren: -270 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +230 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler slammed Askren onto his head within seconds and rained savage ground-and-pound that nearly finished the fight. Askren survived, locked up a bulldog choke against the cage, and referee Herb Dean intervened at 3:20 believing Lawler was out, prompting immediate controversy.
LOSS
Rafael dos Anjos Brazil Brazil
UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos
Dec / 16 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Dec / 16 / 2017
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC on FOX 26 Welterweight Title Eliminator • Lawler vs. dos Anjos
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Rafael dos Anjos
Fight LocationCanada Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (Bell MTS Place)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Rafael dos Anjos Record at Bout (Opponent)27-9-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout28-11-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rafael dos Anjos: -125 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +105 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Sal D’Amato: 45-50 David Therien: 45-50 Paul Valiquette: 45-50
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler suffered torn knee ligaments early in the bout, yet bravely withstood a massive 40-strike flurry against the cage in round two as dos Anjos swept a 50-45 unanimous decision.
WIN
Donald Cerrone United States United States
UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2
Jul / 29 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 29 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 214 Welterweight Showcase • Lawler vs. Cerrone
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Donald Cerrone
Fight LocationUnited States Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Donald Cerrone Record at Bout (Opponent)32-8-0 (1 NC)
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout27-11-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -150 (Favorite) vs Donald Cerrone: +130 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John McCarthy Michael Bell: 29-28 Derek Cleary: 29-28 Marcos Rosales: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler started like a whirlwind in round one with knees and left hooks. After Cerrone rallied with head kicks in round two, Lawler pulled ahead in the final round with accurate power shots to earn a 29-28 sweep.
LOSS
Tyron Woodley Title Fight United States United States
UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley
Jul / 30 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:12) Jul / 30 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME2:12
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt UFC Welterweight Championship • Lawler vs. Woodley
Defending UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Tyron Woodley
Fight LocationUnited States Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Philips Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Tyron Woodley Record at Bout (Opponent)15-3-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout27-10-0 (1 NC)
Disclosed Fighter Purse$500,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -180 (Favorite) vs Tyron Woodley: +155 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Woodley timed an explosive overhand right that cracked Lawler on the chin and sent the champion to the canvas, following with punches against the fence to capture the welterweight crown at 2:12 of the first round.
WIN
Carlos Condit Title Fight United States United States
UFC 195: Lawler vs. Condit
Jan / 02 / 2016
Decision – Split FOTN
Rnd 5 (5:00) Jan / 02 / 2016
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision – Split FOTN
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Belt UFC Welterweight Championship • Lawler vs. Condit
Defended UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Carlos Condit
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 169 lbs
Carlos Condit Record at Bout (Opponent)30-8-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout26-10-0 (1 NC)
Disclosed Fighter Purse$500,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -113 (Favorite) vs Carlos Condit: -107 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John McCarthy Derek Cleary: 48-47 Chris Lee: 48-47 Tony Weeks: 47-48
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
An all-time classic battle that earned Fight of the Night and Fight of the Year honors. After Condit piled on massive volume, Lawler stormed back with an unforgettable, savage fifth-round onslaught that earned him a split decision to retain his undisputed title.
WIN
Rory MacDonald Title Fight Canada Canada
UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor
Jul / 11 / 2015
KO/TKO FOTN
Rnd 5 (1:00) Jul / 11 / 2015
ROUND5
TIME1:00
METHOD KO/TKO FOTN
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Belt UFC Welterweight Championship • Lawler vs. MacDonald 2
Defended UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Rory MacDonald
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Rory MacDonald Record at Bout (Opponent)18-2-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout25-10-0 (1 NC)
Disclosed Fighter Purse$300,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rory MacDonald: -185 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +160 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame and widely regarded as one of the greatest title fights in MMA history. Both gladiators traded devastating power punches, with Lawler ultimately shattering MacDonald’s nose with a straight left hand in round five to force the legendary stoppage at 1:00.
WIN
Johny Hendricks Title Fight United States United States
UFC 181: Hendricks vs. Lawler 2
Dec / 06 / 2014
Decision – Split
Rnd 5 (5:00) Dec / 06 / 2014
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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Belt UFC Welterweight Championship • Hendricks vs. Lawler 2
Captured Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Johny Hendricks
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Johny Hendricks Record at Bout (Opponent)16-2-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout24-10-0 (1 NC)
Disclosed Fighter Purse$220,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Johny Hendricks: -220 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +185 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Sal D’Amato: 48-47 Marcos Rosales: 47-48 Glenn Trowbridge: 49-46
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler started explosive in the opening round and surged in the championship rounds, punishing Hendricks with body punches and elbows down the stretch to capture the UFC Welterweight Championship via split decision.
WIN
Matt Brown United States United States
UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown
Jul / 26 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous FOTN
Rnd 5 (5:00) Jul / 26 / 2014
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision – Unanimous FOTN
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🥊 UFC on FOX 12 Title Eliminator Main Event • Lawler vs. Brown
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Matt Brown
Fight LocationUnited States San Jose, California, United States (SAP Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup171 lbs vs 172½ lbs (Missed Weight)
Matt Brown Record at Bout (Opponent)19-11-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout23-10-0 (1 NC)
Disclosed Fighter Purse$210,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -330 (Favorite) vs Matt Brown: +270 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Michael Bell: 49-46 Derek Cleary: 49-46 Wade Vierra: 49-46
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A grueling 25-minute Fight of the Night battle. Lawler battered Brown with heavy body kicks and sharp counters across all five rounds to take a 49-46 unanimous decision and lock up a championship rematch.
WIN
Jake Ellenberger United States United States
UFC 173: Barao vs. Dillashaw
May / 24 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (3:06) May / 24 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME3:06
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 173 Welterweight Showcase • Lawler vs. Ellenberger
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Jake Ellenberger
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup171 lbs vs 171 lbs
Jake Ellenberger Record at Bout (Opponent)29-7-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout22-10-0 (1 NC)
Disclosed Fighter Purse$200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -225 (Favorite) vs Jake Ellenberger: +185 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yves Lavigne
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler stalked Ellenberger across three rounds before crashing a lethal knee into Ellenberger’s head against the fence, following with punches on the canvas to force the stoppage at 3:06 of round three.
LOSS
Johny Hendricks Title Fight United States United States
UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler
Mar / 15 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous FOTN
Rnd 5 (5:00) Mar / 15 / 2014
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision – Unanimous FOTN
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Belt Vacant UFC Welterweight Championship • Hendricks vs. Lawler
Vacant UFC Title Bout
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Johny Hendricks
Fight LocationUnited States Dallas, Texas, United States (American Airlines Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Johny Hendricks Record at Bout (Opponent)15-2-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout22-9-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Johny Hendricks: -250 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +210 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta Douglas Crosby: 47-48 Mike Gonzalez: 47-48 Aladin Martinez: 47-48
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
An unforgettable 2014 Fight of the Year candidate for the vacant belt. Hendricks took early rounds with low kicks, Lawler battered Hendricks with vicious hooks in rounds three and four, but Hendricks secured a takedown in round five to seal a 48-47 decision.
WIN
Rory MacDonald Canada Canada
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks
Nov / 16 / 2013
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Nov / 16 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC 167 Welterweight Feature • Lawler vs. MacDonald 1
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Rory MacDonald
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170½ lbs
Rory MacDonald Record at Bout (Opponent)15-1-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout21-9-0 (1 NC)
Disclosed Fighter Purse$166,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rory MacDonald: -400 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +325 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mario Yamasaki Carlos Silva: 29-28 Tony Weeks: 28-29 Glenn Trowbridge: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Entering as a significant underdog, Lawler dropped the top-ranked Canadian prospect in round three with a stinging left hook and battered him from top position to take a career-defining split decision.
WIN
Bobby Voelker United States United States
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga
Jul / 27 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:24) Jul / 27 / 2013
ROUND2
TIME0:24
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC on FOX 8 Main Card Feature • Lawler vs. Voelker
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Bobby Voelker
Fight LocationUnited States Seattle, Washington, United States (KeyArena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Bobby Voelker Record at Bout (Opponent)24-9-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout20-9-0 (1 NC)
Disclosed Fighter Purse$156,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -350 (Favorite) vs Bobby Voelker: +285 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin Mulhall
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler uncorked a devastating left high kick just seconds into round two that connected flush and sent Voelker flat on his back, landing a finishing punch on the ground at 0:24.
WIN
Josh Koscheck United States United States
UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche
Feb / 23 / 2013
KO/TKO KOTN
Rnd 1 (3:57) Feb / 23 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME3:57
METHOD KO/TKO KOTN
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🥊 UFC Return Showcase • Lawler vs. Koscheck
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Josh Koscheck
Fight LocationUnited States Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup171 lbs vs 171 lbs
Josh Koscheck Record at Bout (Opponent)17-6-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout19-9-0 (1 NC)
Disclosed Fighter Purse$105,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Josh Koscheck: -400 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +325 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning to the Octagon after over eight years away, Lawler stuffed Koscheck’s takedown, reversed to top position, and bludgeoned the former title challenger with hammerfists to secure a first-round TKO and Knockout of the Night honors.
LOSS
Lorenz Larkin United States United States
Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy
Jul / 14 / 2012
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 14 / 2012
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Strikeforce Middleweight Feature • Lawler vs. Larkin
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Lorenz Larkin
Fight LocationUnited States Portland, Oregon, United States (Rose Garden Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 186 lbs
Lorenz Larkin Record at Bout (Opponent)12-0-0 (1 NC)
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout19-8-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -175 (Favorite) vs Lorenz Larkin: +145 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dave Hagen Dave Hagen Scorecard: 27-30 Jeff Blatnick: 27-30 Glenn Trowbridge: 27-30
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Larkin kept Lawler off balance with dazzling lateral movement, oblique kicks, and spinning elbows to capture a unanimous decision victory over three rounds.
WIN
Adlan Amagov Russia Russia
Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine
Jan / 07 / 2012
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:48) Jan / 07 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME1:48
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Strikeforce Feature Attraction • Lawler vs. Amagov
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Adlan Amagov
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Hard Rock Hotel and Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 186 lbs
Adlan Amagov Record at Bout (Opponent)9-1-1
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout18-8-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -150 (Favorite) vs Adlan Amagov: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kim Winslow
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler shook off an early low blow, timed Amagov stepping forward, and launched a thunderous flying knee to the chin that sent Amagov crashing down, finishing with hammerfists at 1:48 of round one.
LOSS
Tim Kennedy United States United States
Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Henderson
Jul / 30 / 2011
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 30 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Strikeforce Co-Main Feature • Lawler vs. Kennedy
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Tim Kennedy
Fight LocationUnited States Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States (Sears Centre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Tim Kennedy Record at Bout (Opponent)13-3-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout18-7-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Tim Kennedy: -260 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +200 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John McCarthy Mike Fitzgerald: 27-30 Aladin Martinez: 27-30 Rob Hinds: 27-30
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Army Green Beret sniper Tim Kennedy executed takedowns in all three rounds, neutralizing Lawler’s knockout power with smothering top control to claim a 30-27 unanimous decision.
LOSS
Jacare Souza Title Fight Brazil Brazil
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg
Jan / 29 / 2011
Submission
Rnd 3 (2:00) Jan / 29 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME2:00
METHODSubmission
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Belt Strikeforce Middleweight Championship • Souza vs. Lawler
Challenger for Strikeforce World Title
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Jacare Souza
Fight LocationUnited States San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 184½ lbs
Jacare Souza Record at Bout (Opponent)13-2-0 (1 NC)
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout18-6-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jacare Souza: -330 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +270 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Josh Rosenthal
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler rocked the jiu-jitsu master in round one with a stinging straight left hand, but Souza adjusted, dragging Lawler down in round three and locking up a rear-naked choke at 2:00.
WIN
Matt Lindland United States United States
Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu 2
Dec / 04 / 2010
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:50) Dec / 04 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME0:50
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Strikeforce Feature Showcase • Lawler vs. Lindland
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Matt Lindland
Fight LocationUnited States St. Louis, Missouri, United States (Scottrade Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 186 lbs
Matt Lindland Record at Bout (Opponent)22-7-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout17-6-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -175 (Favorite) vs Matt Lindland: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin Mulhall
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler needed only 50 seconds to dismantle Olympic silver medalist Lindland, countering with a booming overhand right that knocked Lindland unconscious instantly.
LOSS
Renato Sobral Brazil Brazil
Strikeforce: Los Angeles
Jun / 16 / 2010
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 16 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Strikeforce Catchweight (195 lbs) Showcase • Lawler vs. Sobral
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Renato Sobral
Fight LocationUnited States Los Angeles, California, United States (Nokia Theatre L.A. Live)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup195 lbs vs 195 lbs
Renato Sobral Record at Bout (Opponent)35-8-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout17-5-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Renato Sobral: -130 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +100 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Cecil Peoples: 28-29 Nelson Hamilton: 28-29 Marcos Rosales: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a 195-pound catchweight bout, former title challenger “Babalu” Sobral mixed tactical striking with takedown threats and cage control to take a close unanimous decision (29-28 x3).
WIN
Melvin Manhoef Netherlands Netherlands
Strikeforce: Miami
Jan / 30 / 2010
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:33) Jan / 30 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME3:33
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Strikeforce Feature Bout • The Miracle Comeback
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Melvin Manhoef
Fight LocationUnited States Sunrise, Florida, United States (BankAtlantic Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 186 lbs
Melvin Manhoef Record at Bout (Opponent)24-6-1
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout16-5-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Melvin Manhoef: -135 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Troy Waugh
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
One of the greatest comeback knockouts in MMA history. After absorbing punishing leg kicks that severely compromised his movement, Lawler planted his feet and landed a blistering right hook out of nowhere that knocked Manhoef unconscious mid-kick at 3:33.
LOSS
Jake Shields United States United States
Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields
Jun / 06 / 2009
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:02) Jun / 06 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME2:02
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Strikeforce Catchweight (182 lbs) Main Event • Lawler vs. Shields
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Jake Shields
Fight LocationUnited States St. Louis, Missouri, United States (Scottrade Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup182 lbs vs 182 lbs
Jake Shields Record at Bout (Opponent)22-4-1
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout16-4-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -175 (Favorite) vs Jake Shields: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shields capitalized on an early single-leg entry, immediately transitioning to a tight guillotine choke that forced Lawler to tap out at 2:02 of the opening round.
WIN
Scott Smith Title Fight United States United States
EliteXC: Unfinished Business
Jul / 26 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:35) Jul / 26 / 2008
ROUND2
TIME2:35
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt EliteXC Middleweight Championship • Lawler vs. Smith 2
Defended EliteXC World Title
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Scott Smith
Fight LocationUnited States Stockton, California, United States (Stockton Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Scott Smith Record at Bout (Opponent)14-4-0 (1 NC)
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout15-4-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -225 (Favorite) vs Scott Smith: +175 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Settling their rivalry conclusively, Lawler systematically punished Smith with heavy punches before executing vicious Thai clinch knees to the torso and head to score a TKO at 2:35 of round two.
NC
Scott Smith Title Fight United States United States
EliteXC: Primetime
May / 31 / 2008
Could Not Continue
Rnd 3 (3:26) May / 31 / 2008
ROUND3
TIME3:26
METHODCould Not Continue
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Belt EliteXC Middleweight Championship • Lawler vs. Smith
Defended EliteXC World Title
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Scott Smith
Fight LocationUnited States Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Scott Smith Record at Bout (Opponent)14-4-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout15-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -240 (Favorite) vs Scott Smith: +190 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
An explosive back-and-forth slugfest on network television was brought to a halt when an accidental eye poke in round three left Smith unable to see, resulting in an official No Contest.
WIN
Murilo Rua Title Fight Brazil Brazil
EliteXC: Uprising
Sep / 15 / 2007
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:04) Sep / 15 / 2007
ROUND3
TIME2:04
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt EliteXC Middleweight Championship • Rua vs. Lawler
Captured EliteXC World Title
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Murilo Rua
Fight LocationUnited States Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Murilo Rua Record at Bout (Opponent)14-7-1
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout14-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Murilo Rua: -135 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler captured the EliteXC belt in violent fashion, stinging PRIDE veteran “Ninja” Rua with a relentless flurry of hooks and uppercuts against the fence to force the stoppage at 2:04 of round three.
WIN
Frank Trigg Title Fight United States United States
Icon Sport: Epic
Mar / 31 / 2007
KO
Rnd 4 (1:40) Mar / 31 / 2007
ROUND4
TIME1:40
METHODKO
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Belt Icon Sport Middleweight Championship • Trigg vs. Lawler
Captured Icon Sport Title
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Frank Trigg
Fight LocationUnited States Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Frank Trigg Record at Bout (Opponent)15-4-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout13-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frank Trigg: -150 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Frank Valois
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Trailing on the scorecards against Trigg’s grinding wrestling, Lawler exploded in round four, landing a blistering left hook that knocked Trigg unconscious on his feet at 1:40 to win the Icon Sport Middleweight title.
WIN
Eduardo Pamplona Brazil Brazil
IFL: Atlanta
Feb / 23 / 2007
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 3 (1:36) Feb / 23 / 2007
ROUND3
TIME1:36
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 IFL Superfight • Lawler vs. Pamplona
Superfight Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Eduardo Pamplona
Fight LocationUnited States Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Gwinnett Arena)
Duration3 x 4 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Eduardo Pamplona Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout12-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -260 (Favorite) vs Eduardo Pamplona: +200 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Fred Linder
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler weathered early submission threats from the Brazilian grappler before connecting with heavy hooks in round three to score a TKO at 1:36.
WIN
Joey Villasenor United States United States
PRIDE 32: The Real Deal
Oct / 21 / 2006
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:22) Oct / 21 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME0:22
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE 32 Main Card Showcase • Lawler vs. Villasenor
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Joey Villasenor
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Thomas & Mack Center)
Duration1 x 10 min + 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Joey Villasenor Record at Bout (Opponent)22-4-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout11-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Joey Villasenor: -120 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: -110 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In PRIDE’s historic debut on American soil, Lawler launched a spectacular flying knee that connected flush to Villasenor’s jaw, swarming with follow-up punches to end the fight in just 22 seconds.
LOSS
Jason Miller Title Fight United States United States
Icon Sport: Mayhem vs. Lawler
Sep / 02 / 2006
Submission (Arm Triangle)
Rnd 3 (2:50) Sep / 02 / 2006
ROUND3
TIME2:50
METHODSubmission (Arm Triangle)
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Belt Icon Sport Middleweight Championship • Mayhem vs. Lawler
Defending Icon Sport Champion
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Jason Miller
Fight LocationUnited States Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Jason Miller Record at Bout (Opponent)16-4-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout10-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jason Miller: -140 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +110 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Frank Valois
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
“Mayhem” Miller utilized grappling to neutralize Lawler’s explosive striking power, dragging the fight to the mat in round three and securing an arm-triangle choke to submit Lawler at 2:50.
WIN
Falaniko Vitale Title Fight United States United States
Icon Sport: Lawler vs. Niko 2
Feb / 25 / 2006
KO
Rnd 1 (3:38) Feb / 25 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME3:38
METHODKO
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Belt Icon Sport Middleweight Championship • Lawler vs. Niko 2
Defended Icon Sport World Title
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Falaniko Vitale
Fight LocationUnited States Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Falaniko Vitale Record at Bout (Opponent)20-4-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout9-3-0
Officials
Ref: Frank Valois
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their championship rematch, Lawler stuffed Vitale’s takedowns and connected with a concussive right hook that knocked Vitale unconscious at 3:38 of the first round.
WIN
Jeremy Brown United States United States
KOTC: Xtreme Edge
Sep / 17 / 2005
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (2:48) Sep / 17 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME2:48
METHODSubmission (Armbar)
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🥊 KOTC Feature Bout • Lawler vs. Brown
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Jeremy Brown
Fight LocationUnited States Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (Conseco Fieldhouse)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Jeremy Brown Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout8-3-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler secured the lone submission victory of his professional career, grounding Brown and locking in a tight armbar to force a tap at 2:48 of round one.
WIN
Falaniko Vitale Title Fight United States United States
Superbrawl: Icon
Jul / 23 / 2005
KO
Rnd 2 (4:36) Jul / 23 / 2005
ROUND2
TIME4:36
METHODKO
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Belt Superbrawl Middleweight Championship • Lawler vs. Vitale
Captured Superbrawl Title
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Falaniko Vitale
Fight LocationUnited States Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Falaniko Vitale Record at Bout (Opponent)19-3-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout7-3-0
Officials
Ref: Frank Valois
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler claimed the Superbrawl Middleweight Championship, catching local favorite Vitale with a thunderous right hook late in round two that resulted in a clean knockout at 4:36.
LOSS
Evan Tanner United States United States
UFC 50: The War of ’04
Oct / 22 / 2004
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:22) Oct / 22 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME2:22
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC 50 Middleweight Feature • Lawler vs. Tanner
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Evan Tanner
Fight LocationUnited States Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Trump Plaza)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Evan Tanner Record at Bout (Opponent)30-4-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout7-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Evan Tanner: -160 (Favorite) vs Robbie Lawler: +130 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Larry Landless
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping up to middleweight, Lawler landed solid punches before veteran Evan Tanner took the fight to the mat, quickly locking in a triangle choke to force a tapout at 2:22 of round one.
LOSS
Nick Diaz United States United States
UFC 47: It’s On
Apr / 02 / 2004
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:31) Apr / 02 / 2004
ROUND2
TIME1:31
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 47 Welterweight Grudge Match • Lawler vs. Diaz 1
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Nick Diaz
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Nick Diaz Record at Bout (Opponent)8-2-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout7-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -280 (Favorite) vs Nick Diaz: +220 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In an iconic slugfest, Diaz taunted Lawler in the pocket and drew him into wild exchanges before landing a pinpoint counter right hook that knocked Lawler face-first to the mat at 1:31 of round two.
WIN
Chris Lytle United States United States
UFC 45: Revolution
Nov / 21 / 2003
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Nov / 21 / 2003
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 45 Welterweight Feature • Lawler vs. Lytle
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Chris Lytle
Fight LocationUnited States Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Chris Lytle Record at Bout (Opponent)14-8-3
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout6-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -260 (Favorite) vs Chris Lytle: +200 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler used crisp southpaw counters and defensive wrestling to out-point veteran submission ace Chris Lytle, earning a unanimous decision sweep over 15 minutes.
LOSS
Pete Spratt United States United States
UFC 42: Sudden Impact
Apr / 25 / 2003
Submission
Rnd 2 (2:28) Apr / 25 / 2003
ROUND2
TIME2:28
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC 42 Welterweight Showcase • Lawler vs. Spratt
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Pete Spratt
Fight LocationUnited States Miami, Florida, United States (American Airlines Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Pete Spratt Record at Bout (Opponent)12-5-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout6-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -450 (Favorite) vs Pete Spratt: +350 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Spratt battered Lawler with heavy body and leg kicks. In round two, Lawler suffered a hip injury and verbally submitted to referee John McCarthy at 2:28, suffering his first career loss.
WIN
Tiki Ghosn United States United States
UFC 40: Vendetta
Nov / 22 / 2002
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:29) Nov / 22 / 2002
ROUND1
TIME1:29
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 40 Welterweight Feature • Lawler vs. Ghosn
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Tiki Ghosn
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Tiki Ghosn Record at Bout (Opponent)6-2-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout5-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Robbie Lawler: -280 (Favorite) vs Tiki Ghosn: +220 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Larry Landless
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler blitzed Ghosn with blistering power punches against the fence, knocking Ghosn out on his feet in just 89 seconds.
WIN
Steve Berger United States United States
UFC 37.5: As Real As It Gets
Jun / 22 / 2002
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:27) Jun / 22 / 2002
ROUND2
TIME0:27
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Historical Cable TV Feature • Lawler vs. Berger
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Steve Berger
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Bellagio Hotel and Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Steve Berger Record at Bout (Opponent)11-4-1
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout4-0-0
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the first mixed martial arts bout ever broadcast on American cable television, Lawler dropped Berger with a thunderous right hook early in round two to force the stoppage at 0:27.
WIN
Aaron Riley United States United States
UFC 37: High Impact
May / 10 / 2002
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) May / 10 / 2002
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Lawler vs. Riley
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Aaron Riley
Fight LocationUnited States Bossier City, Louisiana, United States (CenturyTel Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Aaron Riley Record at Bout (Opponent)14-3-1
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout3-0-0
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his UFC debut at just 20 years old, Miletich Fighting Systems phenom Lawler engaged in a wild brawl with Riley, hurting him repeatedly with power hooks to take a unanimous decision sweep.
WIN
Saburo Kawakatsu Japan Japan
Shogun 1: Shogun 1
Dec / 15 / 2001
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (4:49) Dec / 15 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME4:49
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 Shogun 1 International Feature • Lawler vs. Kawakatsu
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Saburo Kawakatsu
Fight LocationUnited States Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Saburo Kawakatsu Record at Bout (Opponent)2-2-0
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler pressured Kawakatsu relentlessly against the ropes, unleashing heavy combinations to secure a TKO stoppage with eleven seconds remaining in the opening round.
WIN
Marco Macera United States United States
EC 41: Extreme Challenge 41
Jul / 13 / 2001
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (1:19) Jul / 13 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME1:19
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 Extreme Challenge 41 • Lawler vs. Macera
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Marco Macera
Fight LocationUnited States Davenport, Iowa, United States (Col Ballroom)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Marco Macera Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler swarmed Macera with furious combinations from the opening bell, forcing a referee stoppage in just 79 seconds.
WIN
Landon Showalter United States United States
IFC WC 13: Warriors Challenge 13
Jun / 15 / 2001
KO
Rnd 1 (0:14) Jun / 15 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME0:14
METHODKO
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🥊 Warriors Challenge 13 • Lawler vs. Showalter
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs Landon Showalter
Fight LocationUnited States Fresno, California, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Landon Showalter Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lawler delivered the fastest knockout of his career, needing just 14 seconds to flatten Showalter with an explosive barrage of punches.
WIN
John Reed United States United States
EC 39: Extreme Challenge 39
Apr / 07 / 2001
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (2:14) Apr / 07 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME2:14
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Lawler vs. Reed
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupRobbie Lawler vs John Reed
Fight LocationUnited States Springfield, Illinois, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
John Reed Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Robbie Lawler Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his professional debut at age 19, Lawler showcased his explosive power by overwhelming Reed with heavy punches to earn a first-round TKO at 2:14.
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