Robbie Lawler Octagon Interview | UFC 290 - RETIREMENT FIGHT
For the last time, 'Ruthless' Robbie Lawler spoke to Joe Rogan after a storybook ending to his fight career at UFC 290 on Saturday, earning the first-round knockout win over opponent Niko Price.
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A fighter who sold fights by… FIGHTING. No trash talk, no press conference theatrics. A true legend who always fought like it was his last fight on earth and gave us fans more than our money’s worth. Thank you for everything Robbie.
LAWLER has been a favorite of mine for years. no bragging & no bs. he fought every fight like it was a matter of life & death. great man & a great fighter.
I prefer someone that talks like Adesanya, McGregor, Colby, and that can fight, but yeah you gotta love Robbie.
So insane he lastedthis long wasalmost og ufcwent to evnpride went back to ufc andbecame champinsane career.
T.Y. 4 saving me some typing !!
@@ypcreations7793 🤡
Absolute legend and wonderful gentleman. What a career this champion has. Enjoy your retirement Ruthless Robbie Lawler !
Career
@@Vteccer666 Thank you bro, my english is little :)
Hes a 500 fighter like the diaz Brothers.
@@Rick-bi9fw but he had the title
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From the walkout, to the knockout, to the tribute, it’s one of my all time favorite sports moments. It all just went right! Well earned!
He looked so sad befor entering the octagon 😭
The knockout was bs
@@Zoevandyneno. Price has never been good
@@squigga6675 That's not true at all.
@@ZoevandyneIt wasn't. You watched a slow motion replay proving that it wasn't. Thanks.
The quintessential fighter!! No trash talk, just gets down to business. Never had a boring fight and always gave it his all. A job well done!
I’m 42 years old. I’ve grown up watching this man’s entire career. Absolute legend. Thank you sir for the blood, sacrifices and damage you’ve taken and given. A true warrior!!!!!
Same, well, @ least from the Nick Diaz fight onward I've had a tab on him. Really became a fan in his 2nd stint with the UFC though.
Absolutely 💯
I wanted to write about the same thing, but you did it for me!!!
same bruh. gang of 42. happy for Robbie to be able to go out on a storybook ending
Same here, 39 years old. We witnessed such a great era in the UFC .
Robbie was a TRUE martial artist. A REAL gentleman. Humble. Respectful outside the cage. Never got in ANY trouble. No negative headlines. He let his in cage violence speak for him. A man of few words. Last of the greats. 😢
There is no VIOLence in martial arts. No one's rights are being VIOLated. It's a contest of will, skill and force between two consenting adults.
Low key teared as a hardcore fan…
*is
@@Ridiculizer Good lord 🤦🏻♂️
@@Ridiculizer violence /ˈvʌɪələns/ noun noun: violence 1. behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. "violence erupted in protest marches" So yeah you are completely wrong, consent has nothing to do with the word. Also the etymology is Latin and comes from violentia and is related to vehement, violate being a softer term used to describe undermining of honour
20 years active. That is an incredible record. Robbie Lawler is a legit badass. Classy the entire time. Big props to Robbie Lawler for an amazing career. Thanks for being one of the pioneers, sir.
An amazing tribute to an amazing fighter. Robbie is the epitome of what a real fight fan wants, all the skills and all the tenacity and viciousness to boot. We will miss you Robbie, they don’t make ‘em like you anymore.
One of the best endings in MMA history, period. Thanks for all the fights Robbie!
@@IsNull0rEmpty hahaha ur a fkiin goof buddy
@@IsNull0rEmptysad for people like you, can't help but hate for no reason, I only have pity for you
@@IsNull0rEmpty Take a left hand from Robbie Lawler to the side of the head and lets see if you’re still standing.
@@IsNull0rEmptyah shut up
Impossible not to tear up. Robbie is one of my most favorite fighters ever. I'm gonna miss him 😢.
He will be in BKFC soon enough. He's not going anywhere, believe it.
💯🙏🏼‼️True Legend of the sport
❤
Nah, enough for him. He don't need It Amy more
Robbie was the embodiment of a true martial artist. Humble, tough, determined, and skilled. A good man and an absolute legend.
Nice physique brah keep up the work 💪
Let me just say this is how you do it UFC. This is how you show love to someone who literally put their blood, sweat and tears into this sport to go out with a hell of a knockout and honor them with their highlights and not just feed them to someone trying to make their name off a legend. Robbie Lawler, thank you sir for all the memories
Not many MMA Champions can say they've entertained us during their title reigns like Robbie did. It was a pleasure to see you be Ruthless Robbie. We'll miss ya. 😢
Still knocking people out til the end. A true legend. Thank you Robbie.
No controversies, no jackassery, no dramas.. just pure fights and he always delivers. Thanks for the jawdropping (literally) memories. You are one of the Goats. Happy retirement!
I almost teared up. Thank you for going out there and being a warrior for us Robbie.
almost?
@@WinstonBufordright?!
I cried, 100% not ashamed about it either.
That tribute gave me chills. He was one of the first guys I remember watching when I got into MMA back in the mid 00s
We're getting old bud
Same here,to stay in the sport that long with the old school guys and type of training to the new blood and newer style of training and competing is a feat in its own.
Bro I’m being completely honest when I saw robbie take a knee and get emotional I literally had tears in my eye’s, cannot express how happy I am for this legend
Same, I’ve watched this man take souls and only be angry or stoic. Well done sir
Riggggeddddd
How could you not Robbie has been a beast from the beginning to the end! Class act!
Same.
@@flyingmonkefull of shit
As a casual fight fan, I didn't deserve this man, im just glad I never took him for granted. Thank you for everything Mr. Lawler, you have forever inspired me to work harder.
I never thought that I’d turn into a puddle sitting there watching an MMA fight. Robbie has always been very stoic, but when you see a person break through their persona like that, it does something to you. There are certain people, people you’ve never met, who just have a way of touching your life in ways people you see all the time can’t. What a career, what a finale, what an absolute warrior. God bless him, thanks for the memories Robbie! 🙏🏾🏆💜
I'm so glad they gave him a retirement send-off like that... Most people they just address it in press conference. But he deserved every second of that. Seeing someone like him is a gift. Watching him give every inch of his soul into every fight he had. And with such high stakes... I've always been in awe of him.always will be...
Your right he does. But that’s not why, most fighters DONT win their last fight. So it’s kinda odd doing that during another fighters celebration lol but that goes to show how great Robbie is. Absolute legend.
Couldn't be said any better, absolute fucking legend and good dude
Legit one in a million fighter and warrior
Joe really down to earth guy, no one could give a better send off
lol calm down casual
Robbie Lawler’s last fight couldn’t have been any more perfect. Walking out to the best ost ever (The Last or the Mohicans), getting the flawless first round finish, the tribute and respect from the fans, Buffer, Rogan, everyone and to finally see one of the most stoic, hardcore warriors finally crack some emotion after 21 years in the game. I remember watching early UFC way back when and seeing a young Robbie put in work. I’m the same age as my dad and his friends when they introduced me to him and the sport back then. You’ll be missed man, the last of a dying breed.
He always walks out to that. And it would have been better if it wasn’t on the prelims but Dana is protecting his new cash cow Bo the same way he is with Sean
Diaz vs Lawler 1 is still one of the greatest to see when it happened. Lawler has always been an OG putting it all on the line. Nothing but respect for the man.
@@tonyg5132 - protecting Bo ? what a casual statement. look at the records he is facing you nutcase. they are mostly undefeated opponents ... now look at khabibs first 10-15 fights.. but I guess you won't say shit about his padded record.. SMH
That was just perfect. The walkout, the clean early knockout against a legit opponent and in the end that interview including that amazing highlight reel. I love how touched he is by the video. It's so obvious how much this means to him. What an incredible moment in the history of the sport. Thank you for all the memories, Robbie!
No matter your record Robbie you will always be my favourite fighter. You are a modern day gladiator and I was honoured to witness your career. Congratulations and God bless you in retirement. You deserve to let your body rest now. You’re a legend!!!
A back that the UFC built itself on. You always knew what you were about to witness when he stepped into the octagon. Thank you Robbie.
So true. He’s one of the guys who built the house!
Man, Robbie lacks the Conor trash talk but his fights always have that VIOLENCE that we all wanted to see in fights. Except that Colby fight lol
@mags6946 he never needed to trash talk. Action speaks louder than words. When you are confident in yourself there's no need for talking shit.
@@mags6946”Lacks the trash talk.” Lol at this statement. How about “possesses respectfulness & humility”?
Literal embodiment of a warrior. Thank you for the memories and putting it all on the line.
I grew up watching MMA with my Dad and every single time my Dad saw Robbie on the TV he said "Robbie Lawler!? This will be good!" Absolute Legend Robbie, you deserve this moment!
Emotional to see one of my childhood heroes retire. But it was a perfect end for a legend. He left his mark on UFC history and will be remembered forever 💙
That dude had me out of my seat cheering more times than I can count. He embodies what being an incredible fighter and human being is all about. Thank you Ruthless, we will always be in your corner. ❤ the fans
No good riddance 💯
@@OG_Clarkey🤡
Amen
@@OG_Clarkey 🤡 town
He’s a fighter that never cheated the fans! He’s always been my favorite because his fights are action packed! Thank you for some amazing memories! Take a bow you’ve earned it! Story book ending! 🏆🥂🍾
He’s not that good of a fighter lol
Except for his fight with colby idk wtf that was LoL
@@minormarley5195??
@@minormarley5195you’re not a real MMA fan clearly, Robbie is one the best fighters ever. His legacy will live on forever, while bums like you achieve nothing meaningful in life lol
@@minormarley5195 What are you talking about? All he said was that Robbie never cheated the fans and that he's his fav fighter
OG of the fight game. One of the first faces of the UFC. This kid was who got me addicted to this sport. You'll never be forgotten Robbie, true legend. 🙏🙏🙏
Damn...even i was crying! Knowing the tears are coming from all the effort that is being made, all the hours of work and become where you are now... a legend! Wish him luck!
Legendary carrer Legendary retirement Legendary person This is the first retirement from a legend that truly hurt me, seeing robbie in tears is really hard, what an incredible fighter
Cowboy's retirement really got me as well
That was the perfect ending for Robbie Lawler.
I grew up watching Robbie fight ....im a father now watching the fight with my dad was so nostalgic for us..now with my son three generation watching this man fight...thank ufc...memories these fights ive shared with my dad are priceless
Man, Robbie Lawler is one of my favorite fighters. Since the first fight I saw of him, what a warrior! He always had a champ spirit. Thanks for everything Robbie Lawler.
Fucking amazing KO! What a legendary way to close out a truly epic career. Rest easy, Ruthless. You've earned it.
@@Hogginmuck get off the kool aid
@@Hogginmuckhow do you think Robbie would respond to this? 🥱
@@Hogginmuckwhy wouldnt they do the same for frankie edgar 🤔
Everything a Champion should be. Honour, courage, passion, integrity, sheer will, relentlessness. We should all strive to be a bit like Robbie Lawler. Thanks for the memories, Robbie!
And he knew how to lose graciously. He's the best.
Yep the tears are running, What a pleasure to have watched his fights over the years. What a legend ❤ And what a way to get out. Enjoy the family brother you deserve the rest ❤
We won't see another "Ruthless" in our lifetime, ever again. Thank you for everything, Robbie.
The amount of ups, downs, and wars that man has been through! Thank you so much Robbie!
I'm still crying. He'll forever be my favorite welterweight of all time ❤. We all love you Robbie. Happy retirement ✌️
lmao
@@four321zero Rude.
He’s my favourite welterweight
Man. This hit the feels in a good way. May you continue to fight the good fight outside the cage in life & stay blessed brother. A genuine, TRUE CHAMPION 🏆 Thank you for all the work you've done & all the work I know you'll continue to do. Again, stay blessed brother 💯
A true legend. Thank you for an amazing and really exciting career Robbie.
Thank you Robbie for giving us such amazing fights. Great career, great fights, and awesome retirement fight. Thank you
Thank you for every single moment that you entertained us with every ounce of heart and soul! You gave everything and we were all witness! All the best to you and your family! Respect earned
Thanks for the entertainment and the memories, Robbie. A true legend who honored the sport with a warriors spirit every step of the way.
Actually choked up on this man. In my eyes, Robbie Lawler has matured in the best way throughout his career. The man grew and grew and grew. Was still a force all the way until the end. Good things to Robbie Lawler. Bless that man for an awesome career and ALWAYS entertaining the fans. Putting his blood on the line. Good shit man....good shit.
I've been watching this dude since his StrikeForce days and dammit, it really does feel like an end of an era here. Thank you Robbie.
@@Brett_Bond A non casual fan would remember him from the first Diaz fight. ICON, Pride 32, EliteXC and obviously his Strikeforce days. What he did to Melvin Manhoef in a fight where he was getting destroyed was legendary.
You know it's nice tribute reel when it chokes up a badass like Lawler. His fights were never boring. Well done.
Such a special moment. From his final walkout, to his KO, and to the tribute they compiled for him. He will forever be a legend of the game. Happy retirement Ruthless!
Funny as fuck seeing him sentimentally crying being described as a savage and someone who will take your head off, while a video of him pummeling knocked out opponents is played.
Lawler v MacDonald was one of the greatest, most insane fights I've ever seen. Both incredible fighters, but to see Lawler dismantle the Red King in that way proves he's easily the greatest welterweights in MMA. A true icon and a living legend.
And DC didn't even put him in his top 5
I will never forget that fight. Even those first nate vs Conor diaz was the main show. Rory vs robbie fight is the fight I still remember.
@@24sowl11I will never forget the interview after where Robbie smiled to Megan Olivi and she looked like she was gonna puke. I was dying 😂
True legend I enjoyed watching every single one of his fight and a humble champion he will definitely be missed but will never be forgotten thank you Ruthless Robbie Lawler
Legend! God bless you, great warrior!!Hugs from Brazil!!🇧🇷👊
What a way to go out! One of my favorite fighters of all time. Man I'm gonna miss this guy!
Robbie is one of the few fighters that has had such a legendary career he deserved a legendary send off like this. I will always tear up watching that montage
What an amazing way to cap off his career! Forever a legend in this sport, thank you for all the memories Robbie Lawler.
Robbie’s a legend and what a great way to walk off into the sunset. This was textbook Ruthless Robbie Lawler. Thanks for all the entertainment over the years.
Fucking right brother
This truly marks the end of a golden era. Thank you for all the memories RRL….. forever a king 👑
Absolute warrior and a true LEGEND thank you ROBBIE
What a KO by a living legend, the one the only Ruthless Robbie Lawler!
That montage nearly brought a tear to my eye, Robbie Lawler has every oz of respect I could have for someone, a true legend of the sport we all love! This was such a ride off into the sunset with one more ruthless KO, hope we still see him active in the community even if he isn’t actively fighting.
Well freakin said my friend all facts being spoken here
Robbie always displayed so much courage. He went toe to toe with so many killers. He took horrible injuries and shed a lot of blood in the Octagon. But he never once seemed frightened or unsure of himself. Robbie stepped in and brought the fight every single time and that is why we love and respect him so much. Enjoy retirement, Ruthless!
Robbie is pure Class... Happy he went out with with a fantastic Knockout Victory... His fight with Rory Macdonald will be Iconic forever... Robbie is A True Warrior and a Hall of Famer and I wish him well in all his future endeavors...
Robbie Lawlor is one of the staple icons of MMA, for me. It has been not an iota shy of an absolute honour and privilege watching the otherworldly marvel that is you, sir. Thank you so much for giving us more than we could ever truly repay you for. You are, without a shadow of a doubt, an absolute living legend of the very highest calibre. Love live Ruthless’s legacy.
What a way to hang up the gloves, looking like he can still compete at the highest level with the best. He had some bumps along the way but he still put it all together and won the belt, there wouldn't be many fans who don't appreciate what he's done. Thank you for the memories Robbie, a true fighter in every sense of the word.
Absolute legend, this man is an absolute DOG. Thanks for all the amazing wars you put yourself through for our entertainment
Ruthless legend! Gave us some of the best UFC fights and now ends his career with a first round KO! No better way to go out 🔥👑👏
I got to see this live last night, and man, what an amazing thing to see how much this man is loved. On my way to the arena in my uber my driver told me he had some fighter in his car the night before "he said he's retiring tomorrow"...my head snaps and I look straight at him and I say "Ruthless Robbie Lawler!" He proceeds to tell me how humble and respectful Robbie was during his short ride. This man deserved the fairytale ending. It was an honor watching that go down.
Aww your head snaps
Legend not one that brings crisps on your break… an actual legend. Thanks for the memories .
Congrats Robbie on one hell of a career. One of the best to ever do it! Enjoy retirement! Thank you for all the great fights!
Pure class. Always loved Lawler. He's a warrior and a great sport. Tough as nails. Humble as a beggar. Cut from leather! 💪 He'll be missed but never forgotten.
Robbie was the first fighter I was interested in when finally giving UFC a chance.Typed in bloodiest or best fight, something along those lines and watched him fight Rory, and I was just instantly hooked. Dude's a beast. What an absolute legend.
This is why I absolutely love martial arts who ever edited those clips as well did amazing ❤
One of the most influential fighters ever! Lawler is and has always been a real one! Definitely gonna miss watching him fight! One of my top 5 ever!
The true bmf. Thank you Robbie for all the amazing octagon moments you’ve given us
One of the best fighters I've watched the last 10+ years. Always brought it and wanted you to bring it back.
always brought the heat … one of the best and a fan favorite forever… good luck on your next endeavor
Now that.....was beautiful. What a fucking LEGEND. I teared up along with him, jesus.
Man, Robbie was the fighter that got me into the UFC back in 2014, can't lie that highlight reel brought a tear to my eye. Absolute LEGEND!
Same man what a fuckin hero
I first saw Robbie fight on TV back in late 2000s, he's like my Uncle!😂
wiping tears and itching goosebumps after watching Robbie and this tribute.... Congratulations Ruthless Robbie!
I cried more than him watching this…thanks for the memories Robbie, happy retirement 😢🤛🏽
Robbie was a true badass in the UFC. Sad to see him go, but happy I was along for the ride as a fan 👊
I watched robbie since ufc 40 all through his early ufc career then pride elite xc/strikeforce and back to the ufc when it looked like he would never be ufc champ he beat the odds what a great fighter he will be missed by the many!
Thank you legend. Awesome watching you !!
I think universally we all love and are happy for Robbie he has paid his dues and earned this kind of moment all credit to a HOF and UFC LEGEND RUTHLESS ROBBIE LAWLER❤
He's done so much for this sport. A true legend. God bless you and enjoy your retirement. You deserve it. Will never forget you 😢
Takes a special human to be that ruthless yet so humble at the same time. 💪🏼
Thank for the memories Robbie, u deserve it. You’ll be truly missed
I saw my first UFC fight in 2013 and it was Robbie Lawler that made me a fan of the sport from that very day. This was a story book end to a fantastic career!!
Damn. This was beautiful. I'm so happy for Robbie and honored to have watched his fights over the years. Nothing but class and just a true savage fighter. I really hope enjoys his retirement and doesn't feel the need to come back.
This tears me up man. I remember watching Robbie fight when I was a teen and I have loved him ever Sense. I'm going to miss this man.
His best post fight interview was the one where he said "That was years of fighting coming to fruition." And his best KO celebration was when he set the dudes legs on the ground as if putting him in a coffin 😂🔥 absolute legend
What a happy ending man dude didn't take damge and got the career ending he earned and deserved
Instant hall of famer.. a warrior, a savage, a gentleman. Thank you Robbie for being a true icon of this sport for over two decades. Good luck with the rest of your life, you will always have fans ❤
The way he fought and how he looks... if I didn't knoe anything about MMA you could have said he is 25 and this is his debut and I wouldn't have batted an eyelid. Absolute legend and you cannot go retire any better than that.. awesome stuff
This is a really special video. I hope everyone who is even a casual fan gets to see this. This guy is the very definition of a warrior.
He fought at the Highest Level possible every time he stepped in to the ring!! Threw hands as his life depended on him to win! Bless You Bro’ Thank You for all the great memories!!🤟🏽🫶🏽🤟🏽
What a sad day for the UFC! What an amazing way to end such a badass career. To return to the UFC, to win the belt, always be a badass, score a brutal KO on his last fight, and always be a fan favorite. There will never be another Robbie Lawler!!!
Yeah, all the greats are getting old & retiring. And us MMA fans have to really give it to all of em bcuz if it wasn't for guys like Robbie Lawler, the UFC wouldn't be what it is today.
At least Robbie retired with a good win, it's not sad, he went out on top
@@heassik3088That's what I was going to say, it's not sad, it's good to see a veteran come out on top.
@@vodoumyers At the same time while the greats of yesteryear are getting old and are retiring, new MMA greats come along and establish legacies of their own. Alexander Volkanovski is becoming one of the GOATs of this sport in just a few short years. One day he'll be remembered as a legend and be inducted into the Hall of Fame, just like Robbie Lawler.
@@madgavin7568 You ain't lying. Volk has been one bad motherfucker since he won the featherweight title.
We hear "legend" thrown around all the time. But Robbie is TRULY a legend and a pioneer of MMA. It's amazing that he has been in the UFC since 2002, and had an unexpected resurgence 12 years later to become champ.