Robbie Lawler to Be Enshrined in UFC Hall of Fame Modern Wing

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Robbie Lawler is headed to the UFC Hall of Fame this summer.

It was announced on the UFC 313 broadcast that the former welterweight champion will be enshrined in the Modern Wing as part of a ceremony held during International Fight week this June. Lawler’s fight with Rory MacDonald at UFC 189 had previousy earned a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame’s Fight Wing.

“Robbie Lawler is one of the most badass athletes to every step inside the Octagon,” said UFC CEO Dana White. “Robbie was an absolute killer, and I have a ton of respect for his toughness and his fighting style, which helped grow the sport of MMA and UFC by attracting a lot of new fans. Robbie had an amazing career, and it will be an honor to induct him into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer.”

Lawler is the 16th athlete to be inducted into the Modern Wing, which includes fighters who turned pro on or after Nov. 17, 2000, are at least 35 years old and have been retired for a minimum of one year.

“Ruthless” compiled a 30-16 career mark while competing for organizations such as the UFC, Strikeforce and Pride Fighting Championships. Lawler captured 170-pound gold at UFC 181, when he defeated Johny Hendricks via split decision on Dec. 6, 2014. He defended the belt twice, besting MacDonald and Carlos Condit before falling to Tyron Woodley via first-round KO at UFC 201.

Lawler’s resume includes other notable victories over the likes of Nick Diaz, Donald Cerrone, Matt Brown, Jake Ellenberger, Josh Koscheck, Melvin Manhoef and Frank Trigg, among others.