Mixed martial arts are famous for many magnificent fighters, but among the best there is always a place for those who are recognized as the most dangerous, fastest and strongest. One of these athletes today is considered an American Robbie Lawler - a man who managed to become a true MMA legend during his lifetime and earned fame all over the world.
Biographical sketches
The current champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship is a native of the city of San Diego, located in California. Robbie Lawler was born on March 20, 1982. Since the age of nine, his life has been devoted to martial arts. Initially, he practiced karate. After practicing this martial art for a year, he moved to Davenport, where he continued his training and high school. Thanks to perseverance and determination, the young man was able to win many state awards by taking part in wrestling tournaments. He also played football. After graduating from school, the young fighter began to train his martial art in more depth. His coach was Pat Miletich, the most famous mixfighter in the past.
Career start at UFC
Robbie Lawler held professional fights in this promotion regularly and with varying success. The young and daring American won his first three fights in this organization, and his opponents in these battles were far from the most passable fighters: Aaron Riley, Tiki Ghosn, Steve Berger - all of them were in good standing with the company's management. However, budding Robbie was able to overcome them, and it seemed that everything would go on smoothly. Unfortunately, in life there are not only ups, but also falls …
Loses
The first debacle for Lawler was a technical knockout from Pete Spratt. After this fight was a success in the battle with Chris Little. But then Robbie Lawler experienced two offensive defeats. The first offender was Nick Diaz, and the second is veteran Evan Tanner.
It is worth noting that in the fight with Diaz, our hero at first quite successfully fought, but, having missed a quick and hard blow to the right, was in a knockout. As for the confrontation with Tanner, the lack of experience in fighting with the Octagon titans affected here. Lawler was able to perform just unbelievably cool slam, but in the end he fell for a choking reception and was forced to give up.
Performances at Strikeforce
Robbie Lawler, whose photo is shown below, after his departure from the UFC managed to win the title of EliteXC champion, as well as defend him. But even this seemed to the American a little. He moved on to the now-defunct Strikeforce promotion and tried to climb to the top again. But here he was overtaken by failure. In a title fight with Brazilian Ronaldo Souza, Robbie was defeated by suffocation from behind. After this battle, a second defeat in a row immediately followed. This time Robbie turned out to be his compatriot Tim Kennedy. The athlete had the last fight in this prestigious organization in the past with Lorenzo Larkin, to whom he also lost by unanimous decision.
The return to the league of the strongest fighters
In 2013, Lawler returns to the UFC. The debut was very successful. Robbie literally swept Josh Koschek out of his way, knocking him out in the first five minute. This was followed by two more victories in a row. Bobby Walker and Rory MacDonald were defeated.
And then there was an epic clash with Johnny Hendricks for the welterweight title. Lawler lost a rather controversial decision. But after a few months, he again met with Johnny and was able to overcome him.
To date, Robbie Lawler, whose biography is saturated with tests, is the current leader of his division and has held two successful defenses of his champion belt.
Strengths of the fighter
The American is right-handed, and quite athletic and powerful. Beats hard with both hands. He prefers to work in a rack, and in the stall he finishes his opponents with his hands. During the movements in the cell, the “pendulum” swings in amplitude, which causes difficulties for the opponent. He does not miss the moment to hit with his knee, and indeed works well with his feet.
Weaknesses
Robbie Lawler, for whom tattoos play a significant role in his life, does not like to fight. Almost all of his fights, which he won, he ended outside the stalls. Even in those moments when the champion could end the fight with a painful or asphyxiating technique, he did not do this, actively handling competitors with his hands.
