One of the OGs in the game, Robbie Lawler has been in the MMA scene for more than twenty years – here is everything you need to know about him including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Robbie Lawler facts
Birth Place | San Diego, California, United States |
Father’s Name | To be updated |
Mother’s Name | To be updated |
Star Sign | Pisces |
Net Worth (2023) | $4 million (estimated) |
Last Fight Earnings | $271,000 |
Age | 41 |
Date of Birth | March 20, 1982 |
Education | Bettendorf High School |
Nationality | American |
MMA Debut | April 7, 2001 |
MMA Record | 29-16-1 (no-contest) |
Divisions | Welterweight/Middleweight |
Achievements | Former UFC welterweight champion |
Partner | Marcia Suzanne Lawler |
Children | One son |
Endorsements | Victory Leaf CBD, Kill Cliff |
Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Robbie Lawler is one of the greatest welterweight fighters of all time. The former UFC welterweight champion is 41 years old, and is set to announce his retirement at UFC 290.
Last Updated: 07-07-2023
Robbie Lawler Net Worth and Payouts
Robbie Lawler has amassed a net worth of $4 million. Thanks to his incredibly long and successful MMA career, which has also seen him win the UFC title once.
Lawler received his biggest paycheck for his split decision win over Carlos Condit at UFC 195, earning a whopping $590,000.
For his last fight against Bryan Barberena at UFC 276, Lawler received $271,000, despite a loss.
Robbie Lawler MMA Career and UFC Record
Robbie Lawler first stepped inside the cage on the 7th of April, 2001 at Extreme Challenge 39. He faced John Reed and won by knocking him out in the very first round.
After going 4-0 up in the same year, Lawler made his UFC debut on the 10th of May, 2002, against Aaron Riley. He started off with a unanimous decision win.
On the 25th of April, 2003, Lawler suffered his first-ever loss, against Pete Spratt, going down via. TKO (hip injury).
Lawler bounced back with a unanimous decision win over Chris Lytle but was knocked out in the next match against a young and bustling Nick Diaz on the 2nd of April, 2004. Following a loss against Evan Tanner at UFC 50 (next fight), Lawler left the UFC.
He then took part in several promotions, winning the ICON Sport Middleweight Championship twice, the EliteXC Middleweight Championship.
On the 6th of June, 2009, Lawler made his Strikeforce debut, but was beaten by Jake Shields by means of submission.
Lawler won just 3 fights and lost 5 during his time in Strikeforce.
Following the dissolution of Strikeforce, Lawler returned to the UFC and faced John Koscheck at UFC 157. ‘Ruthless’ dispatched Koscheck with a stunning TKO win, before going on to win the next two fights as well.
At UFC 171, Lawler fought for the vacant welterweight belt, but was defeated by Johnny Hendricks.
However, that same year, at UFC 181, Lawler earned a split decision win over Hendricks in the rematch, and won the welterweight title.
He defended it twice, against Rory MacDonald and Carlos Condit, before being devastated by Tyron Woodley at UFC 201 in July 2016.
Since his title loss to Woodley, Lawler has managed to win just once. He has lost four since then.
After being knocked out by Nick Diaz in 2004, Robbie Lawler exacted revenge over the west coast gangster with a knockout win in the third round, at UFC 266.
He then lost to Bryan Barberena at UFC 276.
Lawler’s MMA record reads 29 wins and 16 losses.
Robbie Lawler Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Robbie Lawler was born on the 20th of March, 1982 in San Diego, California. The names of his parents are not known.
He is married to Marcia Suzanne Lawler. The couple currently reside in Parkland, Florida with their son.
Lawler endorses a CBD brand called Victory Leaf.
FAQs about Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler has a net worth of $4 million.
Robbie Lawler was born on the 20th of March, 1982.
Robbie Lawler was born in San Diego, California.
Robbie Lawler is 41 years old.
Robbie Lawler made his MMA debut on the 7th of April, 2001.
Robbie Lawler has an MMA record that reads 29 wins, 16 losses and 1 No-contest.
Robbie Lawler’s wife is Marcia Suzanne Lawler.
Robbie Lawler’s nickname is ‘Ruthless.’
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