LAS VEGAS — Robbie Lawler, the former welterweight champion who was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Thursday, closed his legendary career in style on Saturday in the final preliminary bout of UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena.
The former welterweight champion closed his career with a 30-16 record and two wins in his final three bouts.And it showed. He met Price in the center of the Octagon and before the fans could even settle into their seats, they got into a clinch. Lawler’s style was always to be aggressive and throw hands and in his finale, he did just what he’d done for more than two decades as one of the best, and most popular, mixed martial artists of the century.
He landed several left uppercuts and a pair of hooks. It overwhelmed Price, who had been a slight favorite, and he had no answer. Price was in tears as he was escorted to the locker room as the crowd rained down cheers upon Lawler.The 41-year-old, who said he planned to remain close to the sport, was one of the most respected fighters in the business by his peers.
There were few, if any, UFC fighters who were more respected by their peers than Lawler, and they, along with the fans, let them know how they felt.
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