Robbie Lawler
UFC 2002–present · rated in 2 editions · peak overall 89.0
Scouting report
Capturing the Undisputed UFC Welterweight Championship from Johny Hendricks before prevailing in Fight of the Year fights against Rory MacDonald at UFC 189 and Carlos Condit, "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler built a reputation for fifth-round surges. Originating from San Diego, California, Lawler broke rivals with southpaw power and a durable chin, reflected in an 87 Boxing and 82 Durability, powering his 89 Overall rating.
Peak ratings
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Lawler engineered a career renaissance between 2014 and 2015, knocking out Jake Ellenberger, outpointing Matt Brown, and defeating Johny Hendricks at UFC 181 in Las Vegas to capture the UFC Welterweight Championship, before defending the belt against Rory MacDonald in a fifth-round TKO at UFC 189. His power boxing and sprawl defense are reflected in an 91 Boxing and 90 Cardio.
In January 2016 at UFC 195 in Las Vegas, Lawler defended his title in a five-round war against Carlos Condit, before dropping the belt to Tyron Woodley at UFC 201 and rebounding with a unanimous decision victory over Donald Cerrone at UFC 214 in Anaheim. His championship heart, power combinations, and durability anchor his 91 Boxing and 91 Durability.
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