LAS VEGAS – Professional fighting has occupied more than two decades of Robbie Lawler’s life. At UFC 290, he will say farewell to active competition for good.
Lawler (29-16 MMA, 14-10 UFC), a former UFC welterweight champion, made his MMA debut in April 2001. More than 22 years later, he will hang up the gloves following Saturday’s matchup with Niko Price (15-6 MMA, 7-6 UFC), which serves as the featured prelim on ABC, ESPN and ESPN+ from T-Mobile Arena prior to the pay-per-view main card.
The 41-year-old knew the time would eventually come for him to walk away from the sport, and he finally pulled the trigger on a tough decision.
