Robbie Lawler ended his career in the perfect fashion on Saturday with a brutal knockout of Niko Price at UFC 290.
Former UFC welterweight champ Lawler (30-16 MMA, 15-10 UFC) put Niko Price (15-7 MMA, 7-7 UFC) to sleep just 38 seconds into their featured prelim at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, ending his legendary 22-year career on the top of the mountain.
The MMA community celebrated “Ruthless” after his win in what was an emotional and memorable scene. Check out the top Twitter reactions to his retirement below.
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MMA Junkie
Robbie Lawler's FINAL FIGHT is minutes away. The living legend takes on Niko Price to close out the preliminary card of #UFC290.
Full coverage: https://t.co/akWiLzav3r pic.twitter.com/6cznGq0qwB
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) July 9, 2023
John Morgan
Final preliminary bout up now at #UFC290 with new UFC Hall of Famer Robbie Lawler making his final walk to take on Niko Price.
Price 🎵: "Glory to God" by KJ-52
Lawler 🎵: "Promentory" by Trevor Jones pic.twitter.com/rn97zQ7yuX
— John Morgan (@JohnMorgan_MMA) July 9, 2023
Stephen Thompson
I like Niko but really really really hoping Robbie can get the W here! I have nothing but the upmost love and respect for Robbie and what he’s contributed to the sport!!! #Legend #UFC290
— “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 9, 2023
UFC
The final walk of a legend's career!
Robbie Lawler on his way to the Octagon one last time #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/fHiYWX9VHg
— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2023
Mike Bohn
Robbie Lawler is the final fighter on the UFC roster who had multiple fights in PRIDE. We’re truly witnessing the end of an era right now. #UFC290
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) July 9, 2023
UFC
ROBBIE LAWLER GOES OUT ON TOP!! 😱 #UFC290
— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2023
Abbey Subban
"Ruthless" Robbie Lawler appreciation post. #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/VdjrrpW8vU
— Abbey Subhan (@kammakaze) July 9, 2023
Casey O'Neill
ICONIC RUTHLESS ROBBIE LAWLER #ufc290
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) July 9, 2023
Belal Muhammad
Wow only way for Robbie to go out …violent !!!
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) July 9, 2023
Terrance McKinney
Let’s go lawler hope you win been a pleasure watching your career 🙏🙏🙏
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) July 9, 2023
Marlon Vera
That’s how you end your career
— C H🖕🏽T O🇪🇨V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) July 9, 2023
Paul Felder
— Paul Felder (@felderpaul) July 9, 2023
Dustin Poirier
Wow! The Ruthless one!!!
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 9, 2023
ESPN MMA
JUST! LIKE! THAT!
RUTHLESS ROBBIE LAWLER 💥 #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/1O3LpwDKKB
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 9, 2023
UFC
It's all sinking in for Robbie Lawler 🥺 #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/7ywX8TeHBd
— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2023
Sodiq Yusuff
That's dope as hell man. What a great way to end your career. Congrats @Ruthless_RL #UFC290
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) July 9, 2023
Dan Henderson
Good for Robbie to call it a career with a win. 👊
— Dan Henderson (@danhendo) July 9, 2023
UFC
The legend goes out on top 👏 #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/7zvTrCdkai
— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2023
MMA Junkie
#UFC290 results: Robbie Lawler (@Ruthless_RL) def. Niko Price via KO (punches) – Round 1, 0:38
Full coverage: https://t.co/akWiLzav3r pic.twitter.com/TAzmUzihcB
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) July 9, 2023
Yves Edwards
Robbie Lawler has always been one of the realest! Love that guy!
— The Thugjitsu Master (@thugjitsumaster) July 9, 2023
UFC
MOST WELTERWEIGHT KNOCKOUTS – @UFC History
13 – Matt Brown
08 – Thiago Alves
08 – Li Jingliang
08 – Vicente Luque
07 – Robbie Lawler (@Ruthless_RL)All #UFC290 Fight Results ⤵️
— UFC News (@UFCNews) July 9, 2023
Danny Castillo
My 1st @ufc tearjerker. #UFC290
— Danny Castillo (@lastcall155) July 9, 2023
UFC
One last time on the mic for 'Ruthless' Robbie Lawler 🥲 #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/XwjpPFlBdF
— UFC (@ufc) July 9, 2023
Kenny Florian
That Robbie Lawler highlight reel goodbye from the @UFC was nothing less than special. 👏👏👏
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 9, 2023
Ariel Helwani
Doesn’t get more perfect than that. From the finish to the package. Bravo to all. So glad Lawler announced this would be the end beforehand so all this could be done in advance (the early finish didn’t hurt, too).
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 9, 2023
Sean Al-Shatti
Ruthless until the end. What a way to go out. #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/tDQuocvdDS
— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) July 9, 2023
