Robbie Lawler

Robbie "Ruthless" Lawler

First Name: Robbie Last Name: Lawler
Nickname: Ruthless
Date of Birth: Mar 20, 1982 Age: 42
Weight: 77.0 Height: 180.0
Reach: 188.0
Location: Granite City, Illinois
Hometown: San Diego, California, United States
Fighting Styles: Boxing, Submission Wrestling
Affiliations: H.I.T. Squad
Fight Stats
Record 32 - 16, 1 NC Last 5 Fights
Total Fights 49 fights Professional Fights 49 fights
Amateur Fights 0 fights Years Fighting 23 years
Days Last Fought 264 days Rounds Fought 117 rounds
Finish Wins 25 finishes Finish Losses 9 finish losses
Finish Win Percentage 78 % Finish Loss Percentage 56 %
Knockout Wins 11 KOs Knockout Losses 2 KO losses
TKO Wins 13 TKOs TKO Losses 1 TKO losses
KO/TKO Win Percentage 75 % KO/TKO Loss Percentage 18 %
Submission Wins 1 subs Submission Losses 6 sub losses
Submission Win Percentage 3 % Submission Loss Percentage 37 %
Decision Wins 7 decision wins Decision Losses 7 decision losses
Decision Win Percentage 21 % Decision Loss Percentage 43 %
Unanimous Decision Wins 4 UD wins Unanimous Decision Losses 7 UD losses
Split Decision Wins 3 SD wins Split Decision Losses 0 SD losses

Professional Fights

Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(31 - 16, 1 NC)

UFC 290

July 08, 2023 Saturday
6 PM ET / 3 PM PT

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 0:38

Nico Price
Loss

Nico Price

(15 - 6, 2 NC)
Robbie Lawler
Loss

Robbie Lawler

(31 - 15, 1 NC)

UFC 276

July 02, 2022 Saturday
6 PM ET / 3 PM PT

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

TKO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 4:47

Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(30 - 15, 1 NC)

UFC 266

September 25, 2021 Saturday
6 PM ET / 3 PM PT

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

TKO (Retirement) Round: 3 Time: 0:44

Nick Diaz
Loss

Nick Diaz

(27 - 9, 1 NC)
Robbie Lawler
Loss

Robbie Lawler

(30 - 14, 1 NC)

UFC Fight Night 175

August 29, 2020 Saturday
6 PM ET / 3 PM PT

UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Neil Magny
Win

Neil Magny

(26 - 8)
Robbie Lawler
Loss

Robbie Lawler

(30 - 13, 1 NC)

UFC on ESPN 5

August 03, 2019 Saturday
3 PM ET / 12 PM PT

Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 5 Time: 5:00

Colby Covington
Win

Colby Covington

(15 - 1)
Robbie Lawler
Loss

Robbie Lawler

(30 - 12, 1 NC)

UFC 235

March 02, 2019 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Technical Submission (Bulldog Choke) Round: 1 Time: 3:20

Ben Askren
Win

Ben Askren

(19 - 0, 1 NC)
Robbie Lawler
Loss

Robbie Lawler

(30 - 11, 1 NC)

UFC on Fox 26

December 16, 2017 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

MTS Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 5 Time: 5:00

Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(29 - 11, 1 NC)

UFC 214

July 29, 2017 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Honda Center, Anaheim, California, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Donald Cerrone
Loss

Donald Cerrone

(32 - 8, 1 NC)
Robbie Lawler
Loss

Robbie Lawler

(29 - 10, 1 NC)

UFC 201

July 30, 2016 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 2:12

Tyron Woodley
Win

Tyron Woodley

(15 - 3)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(28 - 10, 1 NC)

UFC 195

January 02, 2016 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Decision (Split) Round: 5 Time: 5:00

Carlos Condit
Loss

Carlos Condit

(30 - 8)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(27 - 10, 1 NC)

UFC 189

July 11, 2015 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

TKO (Punches) Round: 5 Time: 1:00

Rory MacDonald
Loss

Rory MacDonald

(18 - 2)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(26 - 10, 1 NC)

UFC 181

December 06, 2014 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Decision (Split) Round: 5 Time: 5:00

Johny Hendricks
Loss

Johny Hendricks

(16 - 2)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(25 - 10, 1 NC)

UFC on Fox 12

July 26, 2014 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

SAP Center, San Jose, California, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 5 Time: 5:00

Matt Brown
Loss

Matt Brown

(21 - 12)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(24 - 10, 1 NC)

UFC 173

May 24, 2014 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

TKO (Knee and Punches) Round: 3 Time: 3:06

Jake Ellenberger
Loss

Jake Ellenberger

(29 - 7)
Robbie Lawler
Loss

Robbie Lawler

(24 - 9, 1 NC)

UFC 171

March 15, 2014 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

American Airlines Arena, Dallas, Texas, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 5 Time: 5:00

Johny Hendricks
Win

Johny Hendricks

(15 - 2)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(23 - 9, 1 NC)

UFC 167

November 16, 2013 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Decision (Split) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Rory MacDonald
Loss

Rory MacDonald

(15 - 1)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(22 - 9, 1 NC)

UFC on Fox 8

July 27, 2013 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

KeyArena, Seattle, Washington, United States

KO (Head Kick and Punch) Round: 2 Time: 0:24

Bobby Voelker
Loss

Bobby Voelker

(32 - 9)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(21 - 9, 1 NC)

UFC 157

February 23, 2013 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Honda Center, Anaheim, California, United States

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 3:57

Josh Koscheck
Loss

Josh Koscheck

(17 - 7)
Robbie Lawler
Loss

Robbie Lawler

(21 - 8, 1 NC)

Rockhold vs. Kennedy

July 14, 2012 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Lorenz Larkin
Win

Lorenz Larkin

(13 - 0, 1 NC)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(20 - 8, 1 NC)

Rockhold vs. Jardine

January 07, 2012 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

TKO (Flying Knee and Punches) Round: 1 Time: 1:48

Adlan Amagov
Loss

Adlan Amagov

(10 - 1 - 1)
Robbie Lawler
Loss

Robbie Lawler

(20 - 7, 1 NC)

Fedor vs. Henderson

July 30, 2011 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Sears Centre, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Tim Kennedy
Win

Tim Kennedy

(13 - 3)
Robbie Lawler
Loss

Robbie Lawler

(20 - 6, 1 NC)

Diaz vs. Cyborg

January 29, 2011 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, United States

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 3 Time: 2:00

Jacare Souza
Win

Jacare Souza

(14 - 2, 1 NC)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(19 - 6, 1 NC)

Henderson vs. Babalu 2

December 04, 2010 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, United States

KO (Punch) Round: 1 Time: 0:50

Matt Lindland
Loss

Matt Lindland

(22 - 7)
Robbie Lawler
Loss

Robbie Lawler

(19 - 5, 1 NC)

Strikeforce Los Angeles

June 16, 2010 Wednesday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, California, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Renato Sobral
Win

Renato Sobral

(35 - 9)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(18 - 5, 1 NC)

Strikeforce Miami

January 30, 2010 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, United States

KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 3:33

Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(24 - 6 - 1)
Robbie Lawler
Loss

Robbie Lawler

(18 - 4, 1 NC)

Lawler vs. Shields

June 06, 2009 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Submission (Guillotine Choke) Round: 1 Time: 2:02

Jake Shields
Win

Jake Shields

(22 - 4 - 1)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(17 - 4, 1 NC)

EliteXC Unfinished Business

July 26, 2008 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Stockton Arena, Stockton, California, United States

TKO (Kicks and Punches) Round: 2 Time: 2:35

Scott Smith
Loss

Scott Smith

(14 - 4, 1 NC)
Robbie Lawler
NC

Robbie Lawler

(17 - 4)

EliteXC Primetime

May 31, 2008 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, United States

No Contest (Thumb in the Eye) Round: 3 Time: 3:26

Scott Smith
NC

Scott Smith

(14 - 4)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(16 - 4)

EliteXC Uprising

September 15, 2007 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

KO (Punches) Round: 3 Time: 2:04

Murilo Rua
Loss

Murilo Rua

(14 - 7 - 1)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(15 - 4)

Icon Sport - Epic

March 31, 2007 Saturday
7 PM ET / 4 PM PT

Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii

KO (Punches) Round: 4 Time: 1:40

Frank Trigg
Loss

Frank Trigg

(15 - 5)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(14 - 4)

IFL - Atlanta

February 23, 2007 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

The Arena at Gwinnett Center, Atlanta, Georgia

TKO (Punches) Round: 3 Time: 1:36

Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(13 - 4)

Pride 32

October 21, 2006 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

KO (Flying Knee) Round: 1 Time: 0:22

Joey Villasenor
Loss

Joey Villasenor

(22 - 4)
Robbie Lawler
Loss

Robbie Lawler

(13 - 3)

Mayhem vs. Lawler

September 02, 2006 Saturday
7 PM ET / 4 PM PT

Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii

Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) Round: 3 Time: 2:50

Jason Miller
Win

Jason Miller

(15 - 4)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(12 - 3)

Icon Sport - Lawler vs. Niko 2

February 25, 2006 Saturday
7 PM ET / 4 PM PT

Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii

KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 3:38

Falaniko Vitale
Loss

Falaniko Vitale

(20 - 5)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(11 - 3)

KOTC - Xtreme Edge

September 17, 2005 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Edge Sports Complex, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Submission (Armbar) Round: 1 Time: 2:48

Jeremy Brown
Loss

Jeremy Brown

(1 - 3)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(10 - 3)

Superbrawl - Icon

July 23, 2005 Saturday
7 PM ET / 4 PM PT

Honolulu, Hawaii

KO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 4:36

Falaniko Vitale
Loss

Falaniko Vitale

(20 - 3)
Robbie Lawler
Loss

Robbie Lawler

(10 - 2)

UFC 50

October 22, 2004 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

Submission (Triangle Choke) Round: 1 Time: 2:22

Evan Tanner
Win

Evan Tanner

(29 - 4)
Robbie Lawler
Loss

Robbie Lawler

(10 - 1)

UFC 47

April 02, 2004 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

KO (Punch) Round: 2 Time: 1:31

Nick Diaz
Win

Nick Diaz

(8 - 2)

UFC 45

November 21, 2003 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conneticut, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Chris Lytle
Loss

Chris Lytle

(14 - 9 - 5)
Robbie Lawler
Loss

Robbie Lawler

(9 - 0)

UFC 42

April 25, 2003 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, United States

Submission (Injury) Round: 2 Time: 2:28

Pete Spratt
Win

Pete Spratt

(11 - 6)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(8 - 0)

UFC 40

November 22, 2002 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 1:29

Tiki Ghosn
Loss

Tiki Ghosn

(6 - 2 - 1)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(7 - 0)

UFC 37.5

June 22, 2002 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Bellagio Hotel and CasinoLas Vegas, Nevada, United States

TKO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 0:27

Steve Berger
Loss

Steve Berger

(14 - 7 - 2, 2 NC)

UFC 37

May 10, 2002 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

CenturyTel Center, Bossier City, Louisiana, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Aaron Riley
Loss

Aaron Riley

(17 - 4 - 1)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(5 - 0)

Shogun 1

December 15, 2001 Saturday
7 PM ET / 4 PM PT

Hawaiian Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 4:49

Saburo Kawakatsu
Loss

Saburo Kawakatsu

(5 - 3 - 1)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(4 - 0)

EC 41

July 13, 2001 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Davenport, Iowa

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 1:19

Marco Macera
Loss

Marco Macera

(2 - 1)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(3 - 0)

IFC WC 13

June 15, 2001 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

California

KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 0:14

Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(2 - 0)

EC 39

April 07, 2001 Saturday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 2:14

John Reed
Loss

John Reed

(0 - 1)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(DEBUT)

EC Trials

January 20, 2001 Saturday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Springfield, IL

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 3:05

Jerry Hudsperth
Loss

Jerry Hudsperth

(0 - 1)
Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(DEBUT)

EC Trials

January 20, 2001 Saturday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Springfield, IL

KO Round: 1 Time: 4:27

Ernie Ward
Loss

Ernie Ward

(DEBUT)