Lawler's manager, Monte Cox, today told MMA Junkie that the promotion has signed the fighter to a new multi-fight agreement following his first-round knockout of Josh Koshcheck at this past weekend's UFC 157 event.
Robbie Lawler debuted in the octagon in 2002 where he racked up a 3 fight win streak and put himself in line for the welterweight contenders before losing to Pete Spratt. After that loss, he beat Chris Lytle by decision but then lost against Nick Diaz by KO. Lawler last set foot in the octagon at UFC 50 where he lost to Evan Tanner by triangle choke submission. After the loss he was released from the promotion.
Lawler went on to fight for every major MMA promotion not named the UFC. He also has a highlight reel knockout over Dutch Kickboxer Melvin Manhoef.
Still, the now-defunct promotion offered Lawler a generous contract, which he fought under when he stepped into the octagon at UFC 157. According to the California State Athletic Commission, which oversaw the Feb. 23 pay-per-view event at Anaheim, Calif.'s Honda Center, he earned $105,000 ($95,000 to show and $10,000 as a win bonus) in the upset victory.
Source: MMA Junkie
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