One. Last. Dance.
Just after being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame on Thursday, former UFC Welterweight Champion ‘Ruthless’ Robbie Lawler makes the walk for his retirement fight at UFC 290. Lawler’s final assignment comes against prolific finisher Niko Price.
The action takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Round 1:
Price just misses on his kick attempts Lawler lands a left hand. Lawler lands an uppercut on his way into the pocket with Price. Lawler deals damage to Price in the clinch with two left hooks and then a left uppercut. Lawler puts the finishing touches with one more left hook which puts Price down to the ground! Lawler gets the walk-off KO!
Official result: Robbie Lawler defeats Niko Price by KO (left hook) in round 1 (0:38)
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The final walk of a legend's career!
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Robbie Lawler on his way to the Octagon one last time #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/fHiYWX9VHg
A FAIRYTALE ENDING FOR ROBBIE LAWLER @Ruthless_RL with a knockout victory in his final fight! #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/YnBqgocreG
— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2023
It's all sinking in for Robbie Lawler 🥺 #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/7ywX8TeHBd
— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2023
Like a true champion, Robbie Lawler stays humble in victory #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/gB06JqRSZC
— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2023
An incredible end to a legendary career
— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2023
Thanks for all the memories, @Ruthless_RL 🙌 #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/vgoiY4YKwN
Ruthless has called it a career!
— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2023
Congratulations on an unforgettable run, @Ruthless_RL 🙌 pic.twitter.com/T8Tem3kgp7