Robbie Lawler holds a prominent role in any reputable highlight reel associated with mixed martial arts, his stellar career buoyed by head kicks, flying knees, lightning-bolt strikes and ferocious punching volleys. The Pat Miletich protégé debuted as a 19-year-old on April 7, 2001 and has been thrilling audiences with unforgettable knockouts ever since.

Lawler, 35, will write the next chapter in his story when the former Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight titleholder battles Rafael dos Anjos in the UFC on Fox 26 main event this Saturday at Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The winner figures to move to the front of the line that has formed behind current champion Tyron Woodley at 170 pounds.

The latest installment in the Sherdog Top 10 series focuses on the best knockouts of Lawler’s career.

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OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Robbie Lawler vs. Jake Ellenberger (UFC 173), Robbie Lawler vs. Scott Smith (EliteXC “Unfinished Business”), Robbie Lawler vs. Eduardo Pamplona (IFL “Atlanta”), Robbie Lawler vs. Steve Berger (UFC 37.5), Robbie Lawler vs. Falaniko Vitale (SuperBrawl “Icon”), Robbie Lawler vs. Falaniko Vitale (Icon Sport “Lawler vs. Niko 2”)

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