UFCLawrence Lui Record: 8-1-0
BantamweightRecord8-1-0
Age29
DivisionBantamweight · #95
Combat Edge Elo1648
Last fightJan 31 2026
Lawrence Lui has a 8-1-0 professional record and is 29 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing City Kickboxing. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Lawrence Lui bio
Personal background
Lawrence Lui is a New Zealand bantamweight competing in the UFC's 135-pound division. Born August 29, 1996, in Hong Kong, he moved with his family to Auckland, New Zealand, as a young child and grew up a Kiwi. He trains at City Kickboxing, the celebrated Auckland gym that has produced UFC champions and contenders, where he has developed into a long, rangy 5'8" bantamweight with a 72-inch reach that he uses to keep opponents at distance. That striking-centric environment shaped a fighter built around volume, range and finishing power.
Path to the UFC
Lui turned professional in 2021, debuting with a doctor-stoppage TKO over Nick Thornton before adding a decision over Caleb Lally and a TKO of Logan Price. His early climb hit a snag in May 2022, when he dropped a split decision to Anthony Drilich at Eternal MMA 66 — the only loss on his record. He answered it with a long unbeaten run, returning in 2024 to stop Toby Meech inside a round and outpoint Daniel Mitchell, rebuilding momentum across the Australian and New Zealand circuits.
Road to UFC run
Lui's path to the big show came through the UFC's Road to UFC tournament. Though initially listed only as an alternate in the season-four bantamweight bracket, he seized his chance: in May 2025 he outpointed the vastly experienced Qinghe Zhang (16-7-1) over three rounds, then in August 2025 he stopped Van Y Nghiem by second-round TKO to reach the final.
Road to UFC final
The final, staged at UFC 325 in Sydney in January 2026, saw Lui edge 20-year-old Chinese prospect Sulangrangbo (10-3) by split decision to win the tournament and his UFC contract. The victory made him one of the newest bantamweights on the roster and capped a remarkable run from tournament alternate to champion.
Fighting style
Lui is a measured, range-based striker who leans on his length and the technical foundation of City Kickboxing. His record splits evenly — four of his eight wins by knockout and four by decision, a 50 percent finish rate — reflecting a fighter who can both stop opponents and bank rounds. The TKO finishes of Price, Meech and Nghiem show his power, while the decision wins over Lally, Mitchell, Zhang and Sulangrangbo prove his cardio and tactical discipline over 15 minutes. His lone loss, a split decision, suggests his closest fights are decided on the margins, where the next gains will come from raising his output and asserting himself earlier.
Career highlights
- Road to UFC champion — won the season-four bantamweight tournament with a split-decision victory over Sulangrangbo at UFC 325 in Sydney.
- From alternate to contract — entered the bracket as an alternate, then beat Qinghe Zhang and Van Y Nghiem to reach and win the final.
- Single-loss prospect — carries an 8-1 record into the UFC, his only defeat a 2022 split decision.
Career snapshot
Lawrence Lui career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1648Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#812
Bantamweight#95of 173 active
Peak1648
Last move+22
Opponent quality1505avg. pre-fight Elo · last 9
Career-high 1648 Elo after defeating Sulangrangbo (2026-01-31)
Similar Elo in Bantamweight
Recent Elo history
WinSulangrangbo2026-01-31 | Decision (split)+22WinVan Y Nghiem2025-08-22 | TKO (Punches)+20WinQinghe Zhang2025-05-23 | Decision (Unanimous)+15WinDaniel Mitchell2024-07-27 | Decision (Unanimous)+19WinToby Meech2024-06-22 | TKO (Punches)+25Lawrence Lui quick answers
What is Lawrence Lui's record?
Lawrence Lui's professional MMA record is 8-1-0.
How old is Lawrence Lui?
Lawrence Lui is 29 years old.
What weight class is Lawrence Lui?
Lawrence Lui fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
How tall is Lawrence Lui?
Lawrence Lui is 5'8" tall with a 72" reach.
How much does Lawrence Lui weigh?
Lawrence Lui competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 135 lbs.
What is Lawrence Lui's Combat Edge Elo?
Lawrence Lui's Combat Edge Elo is 1648, with a peak Elo of 1648.
How strong is Lawrence Lui's recent opposition?
Lawrence Lui's latest 9 counted opponents averaged 1505 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Lawrence Lui's last fight?
Lawrence Lui's latest tracked pro fight was against Sulangrangbo at UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 on Jan 31 2026.
What is Lawrence Lui's recent form?
Lawrence Lui's recent tracked pro form is W-W-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Lawrence Lui usually win?
Lawrence Lui's 8 recorded wins include 4 knockouts, 0 submissions, and 4 decisions, with 50% ending before the final bell.
4Wins by knockout
0Wins by submission
4Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
Lawrence Lui stats
Record : 8 / 1 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.90Fighter3.23Division average
Significant striking accuracy
44%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.03Fighter3.78Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
64%Fighter55%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
4.13Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
35%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
100%Fighter56%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.55Division average
Pro fight history
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