Making the walk for the final time at UFC 290, former welterweight champ and recent UFC Hall of Fame inductee “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler was paired up with Niko Price for his retirement fight.
A fan favorite who did his talking via the explosive power in his hands, Lawler’s place in mixed martial arts history was already secure — leaving fans to simply sit back and enjoy one last Lawler fight against the always game Price.
They got exactly what they came for.
The crowd at the T-Mobile Arena was on their feet. “Robbie” chants echoed throughout the venue as Lawler stepped into the cage for his 46th and final fight.
Wow.
A standing ovation for Ruthless Robbie Lawler before he even steps into the Octagon for the final time.
A real one 😭#UFC290 pic.twitter.com/y1GmGHAtPJ
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) July 9, 2023
The two welterweights clinched up in the center of the octagon to start the fight — and to end it, as Lawler struck Price with two thunderous left hooks before landing one final uppercut that sent his opponent crashing to the canvas. Robbie Lawler stood over his opponent one last time following a sensational knockout victory to cap off a legendary mixed-martial arts career.
The UFC played a video tribute filled with Robbie Lawler’s career highlights following the win.
“Just happened to land some big bombs… Thank you for all the support,” Lawler said. But glimpses of emotion betrayed his notoriously cool exterior.
Robbie Lawler retired after the bout, finishing with a 30-16 professional record and massive contributions to the sport and the UFC over the course of three decades.
Endings don’t get any better. @Ruthless_RL REALLY DID THAT #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/khIa1ZjxVf
— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2023
Official Result: Robbie Lawler def Niko Price by KO (punches), Round 1, 0:38
