Lawrence Lui
Lawrence Lui is an emerging mixed martial artist from New Zealand, currently competing in the bantamweight division. With a professional record of 5 wins and 1 loss, Lui is a champion in the local promotion Shuriken Fight Series. He is also part of the City Kickboxing team and has recently been given a chance to compete in the UFC's Road To UFC series after being suggested by former CKB fighter Mark Timms. Despite the unexpected opportunity, Lui is prepared to make the most of his fight against experienced Chinese athlete Qinghe Zhang.
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Recent news mentions
Lui becomes the first New Zealander to join the UFC’s men’s bantamweight roster after winning the Road To UFC bantamweight final.
UFC 325: Lawrence Lui wins Road To UFC bantamweight final; Aaron Tau to get another chance
New Zealand· 2026-02-01
Lawrence Lui became the first New Zealander to be signed to the UFC’s bantamweight division.
UFC 325: Dan Hooker suffers TKO loss to Benoit Saint Denis; Cameron Rowston continues riseNew Zealand· 2026-02-01
Lawrence Lui is set to compete for a UFC contract in his own Road To UFC final.
UFC 325: Aaron Tau misses weight for Road To UFC final; fight for contract cancelledNew Zealand· 2026-01-30
Lawrence Lui will fight for a UFC contract in the Road To UFC finals.
UFC 325: Cameron Rowston grateful to return against Cody Brundage after being turned down by rivalsNew Zealand· 2026-01-29
Lawrence Lui becomes a contract contender after proving himself in the Road To UFC.
UFC 325: Lawrence Lui becomes contract contender after being Road To UFC alternateNew Zealand· 2026-01-28
Lawrence Lui is also participating in the Road To UFC final matchups.
UFC 325: Dan Hooker books return against Benoit Saint Denis in Sydney co-main eventNew Zealand· 2025-12-07
Lawrence Lui had a composed showing against an opponent who had the speed advantage.
Road To UFC: Aaron Tau, Lawrence Lui move within a win of UFC contracts in ShanghaiNew Zealand· 2025-08-23
Lawrence Lui is a competitor in the Road to UFC tournament who will face Zhang Qinghe.
Võ sĩ Việt Nam hạ đối thủ Nhật Bản sau pha giả đấm ở vòng loại UFC
Vietnam· 2025-05-23
Lawrence Lui is also competing for a UFC contract in the Road To UFC series.
On The Up: Aaron Tau, Lawrence Lui begin Road To UFC quest for contracts with promotionNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
