One of the most savage fighters in MMA history will be further enshrined in UFC greatness as a two-time Hall of Famer.
Former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class in the Pioneer Wing, the promotion announced Saturday during the UFC 313 broadcast. Lawler already is in the Hall in the Fight Wing.
Lawler joins longtime producer Craig Piligian and Fight Wing inductee Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum announced for the 2025 class so far. The induction ceremony will take place June 26 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
A former champion who defended his title twice, Lawler engaged in numerous battles throughout his stints with UFC, Strikeforce, Elite XC, IFL and more.
Lawler, 42, retired from MMA in 2023. His UFC 289 (2015) battle vs. Rory MacDonald is in the Hall’s Fight Wing. Other memorable battles include his knockout of Nick Diaz, his title-clinching performance against then-champion Johny Hendricks at UFC 181 in 2014, and his all-out brawl with Carlos Condit at UFC 195 in 2016.
Other memorable wins for Lawler include Donald Cerrone, Matt Brown, Josh Koscheck, Matt Lindland, Melvin Manhoef, Frank Trigg, Murilo Rua, Chris Lytle and Tiki Ghosn.
