Best fights of Robbie Lawler
Over 22 years as a professional, Robbie Lawler has compiled a 30-16 (23) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Robbie Lawler defeats Johny Hendricks in their 2nd fight
On December 6, 2014 Robbie Lawler fought Johny Hendricks for the UFC welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Lawler was 32 years old with a record of 24-10, and Hendricks was 31 with a record of 16-2. Lawler was on a 2-fight winning streak and Hendricks was coming off a win. Lawler won via split decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
2. Robbie Lawler KOs Rory MacDonald in their 2nd fight
On July 11, 2015 Robbie Lawler defended his UFC welterweight title against Rory MacDonald. It was their second meeting. Lawler was 33 years old with a record of 25-10, and MacDonald was 25 with a record of 18-2. Both Lawler and MacDonald were on a 3-fight winning streak. Lawler stopped Rory MacDonald via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
3. Robbie Lawler KOs Josh Koscheck
On February 23, 2013 Robbie Lawler faced Josh Koscheck in a welterweight bout. Lawler was 30 years old with a record of 19-9, and Koscheck was 35 with a record of 17-6. Both Lawler and Koscheck were coming off a loss. Lawler stopped Josh Koscheck via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Robbie Lawler defeats Carlos Condit
On January 2, 2016 Robbie Lawler defended his UFC welterweight title against Carlos Condit. Lawler was 33 years old with a record of 26-10, and Condit was 31 with a record of 30-8. Lawler was on a 4-fight winning streak and Condit was coming off a win. Lawler won via split decision. Defended the title.
5. Robbie Lawler defeats Donald Cerrone
On July 29, 2017 Robbie Lawler faced Donald Cerrone in a welterweight bout. Lawler was 35 years old with a record of 27-11, and Cerrone was 34 with a record of 32-8. Both Lawler and Cerrone were coming off a loss. Lawler won via unanimous decision.
6. Robbie Lawler KOs Melvin Manhoef
On January 30, 2010 Robbie Lawler faced Melvin Manhoef in a heavyweight bout. Lawler was 27 years old with a record of 16-5, and Manhoef was 33 with a record of 24-6-1. Lawler was coming off a loss, while Manhoef was coming off a win. Lawler stopped Melvin Manhoef via KO in the 1st round.
7. Robbie Lawler defeats Scott Smith
On May 31, 2008 Robbie Lawler defended his EliteXC middleweight title against Scott Smith. Lawler was 26 years old with a record of 15-4, and Smith was 29 with a record of 14-4. Lawler was on a 4-fight winning streak and Smith was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lawler won via no contest. Defended the title.
8. Robbie Lawler KOs Murilo Rua
On September 15, 2007 Robbie Lawler fought Murilo Rua for the Elite XC middleweight title. Lawler was 25 years old with a record of 14-4, and Rua was 27 with a record of 14-7-1. Both Lawler and Rua were on a 3-fight winning streak. Lawler stopped Murilo Rua via KO in the 3rd round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
9. Robbie Lawler KOs Jake Ellenberger
On May 24, 2014 Robbie Lawler faced Jake Ellenberger in a middleweight bout. Lawler was 32 years old with a record of 22-10, and Ellenberger was 29 with a record of 29-7. Both Lawler and Ellenberger were coming off a loss. Lawler stopped Jake Ellenberger via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Robbie Lawler KOs Frank Trigg
On March 31, 2007 Robbie Lawler fought Frank Trigg for the Icon Sport middleweight title. Lawler was 25 years old with a record of 13-4, and Trigg was 34 with a record of 15-5. Both Lawler and Trigg were on a 2-fight winning streak. Lawler stopped Frank Trigg via KO in the 4th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.