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Twitter reacts to Robbie Lawlers epic knockout in UFC 290
The MMA community celebrated the legendary career of Robbie Lawler a 38-second knockout win in his UFC 290 retirement fight.

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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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

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

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

Dustin Poirier

Wow! The Ruthless one!!!

— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 9, 2023

Dan Henderson

Good for Robbie to call it a career with a win. ????

— Dan Henderson (@danhendo) 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 Brown08 – Thiago Alves08 – Li Jingliang08 – Vicente Luque07 – Robbie Lawler (@Ruthless_RL)

All #UFC290 Fight Results ⤵️

— UFC News (@UFCNews) 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

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