Experience the fairytale ending of Robbie Lawler’s remarkable retirement bout at UFC 290. Relive the iconic moments and victories of this legendary welterweight fighter.
Fairytale Ending for Robbie Lawler at UFC 290
Robbie Lawler bid farewell to his MMA career in a fairytale fashion at UFC 290. The veteran fighter faced Niko Price in what was announced as his final bout. Lawler, known for his vintage clinch work, delivered a knockout blow to Price just 38 seconds into Round 1, leaving the crowd in awe.
As Lawler made his entrance to the cage with the iconic ‘Last of the Mohicans’ theme song playing, emotions ran high. The atmosphere was electric as Lawler showcased rare vulnerability, savoring every moment before the fight.
The fight itself was short-lived but intense. Lawler and Price quickly engaged in a clinch, with Price succumbing to a series of powerful strikes from Lawler. The knockout victory marked a perfect end to Lawler’s illustrious career.
Following the fight, a special video tribute to Lawler’s career was played, evoking tears from the retiring fighter. Fans cheered loudly, showing appreciation for Lawler’s contributions to the sport.
Lawler leaves behind a legacy as one of the greatest welterweights in UFC history. With multiple title defenses and iconic battles against top fighters, Lawler’s impact on the sport is undeniable.
Some of Lawler’s career highlights include his legendary bouts against Rory MacDonald, Johny Hendricks, Nick Diaz, and Carlos Condit. His impressive list of victories features notable names like Donald Cerrone, Matt Brown, and Josh Koscheck.
The UFC 290 event also saw other exciting matchups, including Tatsuro Taira’s victory over Edgar Chairez and Denise Gomes’ impressive TKO win against Yazmin Jauregui.
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| Fighter | Result | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Lawler | Def. Niko Price | Knockout (punches) | 1 | 0:38 |
| Tatsuro Taira | Def. Edgar Chairez | Unanimous Decision | – | – |
| Denise Gomes | Def. Yazmin Jauregui | TKO (punches) | 1 | 0:20 |
| Alonzo Menifield | Def. Jimmy Crute | Submission (guillotine choke) | 2 | 1:55 |
| Vitor Petrino | Def. Marcin Prachnio | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | 3 | 3:42 |
| Cameron Saaiman | Def. Terrence Mitchell | TKO (punches) | 1 | 3:10 |
| Jesus Aguilar | Def. Shannon Ross | Knockout (punch) | 1 | 0:17 |
| Esteban Ribovics | Def. Kamuela Kirk | Unanimous Decision | – | – |
