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Justin Lawrence

"The American Kidd"
11-5-0★ 2bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur boxing 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs A.J. McKee · Unanimous Decision · Apr 13, 2018

11-5-0 · 6 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs A.J. McKeeUD · R3 5:00
BellatorBellator 197: Chandler vs Girtz·April 13, 2018

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CAREER SUMMARY

Justin Lawrence holds a professional MMA record of 11-5-0. Lawrence has won 11 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Lawrence lands 3.96 significant strikes per minute with 35% accuracy and averages 1.38 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 13, 2018. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, UFC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height
5'8"173 cm
Weight
145 lbs66 kg
Reach
67"170 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
May 15, 1990
Age
36
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Pacific, Missouri, United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs A.J. McKee
    Bellator 197: Chandler vs Girtz· Apr 13, 2018· Featherweight· 11-5 vs 11-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Andrew Natividad
    Bellator 193: Larkin vs Gonzalez· Jan 26, 2018· 11-4 vs 7-11
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Treston Thomison
    Bellator 181: Campos vs Girtz 3· Jul 14, 2017· Featherweight· 10-4 vs 10-6
    TKO
    R1 · 3:34
  4. LOSS
    vs John Teixeira
    Bellator 166: Dantas vs Warren 2· Dec 2, 2016· Featherweight· 9-4 vs 21-1-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Isao Kobayashi
    Bellator 157: Dynamite 2· Jun 24, 2016· Featherweight· 9-3 vs 18-4-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:11
  6. LOSS
    vs Emmanuel Sanchez
    Bellator 145: Vengeance· Nov 6, 2015· Featherweight· 8-3 vs 12-2
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Sean Wilson
    Bellator 138: Unfinished Business· Jun 19, 2015· Featherweight· 8-2 vs 36-26
    TKO
    R1 · 4:56
  8. WIN
    vs Sam Toomer×1Title bout · Title win #1
    RFA 25: Lawrence vs. Toomer· Apr 10, 2015· Featherweight· 7-2 vs 9-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:55
  9. WIN
    vs Mark Dickman
    RFA 17: Cochrane vs. Giagos· Aug 22, 2014· Featherweight· 6-2 vs 9-2
    UD
  10. WIN
    vs Luis Saldana
    RFA 10: Rhodes vs. Jouban· Oct 25, 2013· Featherweight· 5-2 vs 7-2
    UD
  11. LOSS
    vs Daniel Pineda
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs Team Sonnen Finale· Apr 13, 2013· Featherweight· 4-2 vs 18-9
    SUB
    R1 · 1:35
  12. LOSS
    vs Max Holloway
    UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar II· Aug 11, 2012· Featherweight· 4-1 vs 6-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:49
  13. WIN
    vs John Cofer
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale· Jun 1, 2012· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 7-3
    TKO
    R3 · 0:19
    FOTN + KOTN
  14. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Missouri Regional· Nov 11, 2011· 3-0
    SUB
  15. WIN
    vs Pete Martin
    BUCB 4: Stars & Stripes· Apr 8, 2011· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 2-2
    UD
  16. WIN
    vs Max Martyniouk
    Strikeforce: Henderson vs Babalu 2· Dec 3, 2010· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Black House

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 11-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.96per min
35% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.04per min
71% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.38per 15 min
29% success
Takedowns stuffed43%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.96per min
35% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.04per min
71% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.38per 15 min
29% success
Takedowns stuffed43%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Bonus résumé

Justin Lawrence has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ KO of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTN + KOTNvs John Cofer · The Ultimate Fighter: Live FinaleJun 1, 2012

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Justin Lawrence earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1701▼14
Peak
1715Jan 26, 2018
Rated fights
15
1500160017002011201320152017Dec 4, 2010 · 1537Apr 8, 2011 · 1563Jun 1, 2012 · 1629Aug 12, 2012 · 1569Apr 13, 2013 · 1524Oct 25, 2013 · 1567Aug 22, 2014 · 1595Apr 10, 2015 · 1641Jun 19, 2015 · 1665Nov 6, 2015 · 1656Jun 24, 2016 · 1700Dec 2, 2016 · 1683Jul 14, 2017 · 1707Jan 26, 2018 · 1715Apr 13, 2018 · 17011701

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Frequently asked questions

When does Justin Lawrence fight next?

Justin Lawrence has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Justin Lawrence's record?

Justin Lawrence's professional MMA record is 11-5-0.

Who is Justin Lawrence fighting next?

Justin Lawrence's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Justin Lawrence fight last?

Justin Lawrence most recently fought A.J. McKee at Bellator 197: Chandler vs Girtz on Friday, April 13, 2018, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Justin Lawrence fight in?

Justin Lawrence fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Justin Lawrence have?

Justin Lawrence has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Justin Lawrence won?

Justin Lawrence has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Justin Lawrence?

Justin Lawrence is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Justin Lawrence weigh?

Justin Lawrence weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Justin Lawrence's reach?

Justin Lawrence has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is Justin Lawrence?

Justin Lawrence is 36 years old (born May 15, 1990).

Where is Justin Lawrence from?

Justin Lawrence is from the United States.

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