Robbie Lawler

Robbie Lawler
Lawler in 2016
BornRobert Glenn Lawler[1]
(1982-03-20) March 20, 1982 (age 42)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Other namesRuthless
ResidenceParkland, Florida, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionWelterweight (2001–2004, 2013–2023)
Middleweight (2004–2012, 2021)
Reach74 in (188 cm)[2]
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofCoconut Creek, Florida, U.S.
TeamSanford MMA (2017–2023)[3]
American Top Team (2013–2016)
Miletich Fighting Systems (2000–2013)
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[4]
Years active2001–2023
Mixed martial arts record
Total47
Wins30
By knockout22
By submission1
By decision7
Losses16
By knockout4
By submission5
By decision7
No contests1
Other information
SpouseMarcia Suzanne Lawler
Children1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Robert Glenn Lawler (born March 20, 1982) is an American former professional mixed martial artist who competed between 2001 and 2023. He is a former UFC Welterweight Champion, former EliteXC Middleweight Champion, and has formerly competed in Strikeforce, PRIDE, and the IFL. Nicknamed "Ruthless", he is known for his aggressive fighting style, and was considered a fan favorite. Three of Lawler's title bouts, against Johny Hendricks (at UFC 171, in 2014), Rory MacDonald (at UFC 189, in 2015), and Carlos Condit (at UFC 195, in 2016) earned numerous awards for the Fight of the Year in their respective years.[5]

  1. ^ "Robbie Lawler MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "Stats | UFC".
  3. ^ Ollie Carlson (December 13, 2019). "Hard Knocks 365 rebrands to Sanford MMA with sponsorship from Sanford Health". thebodylockmma.com.
  4. ^ "12 Facts About Robbie Lawler". July 13, 2023.
  5. ^ "Year-End Awards – Sherdog".