The MMA Fighting crew from “DAMN! They Were Good” celebrates the career of former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler, noting his record-breaking three consecutive “Fight of the Year” awards, and his impressive retirement bout with a 38-second knockout of Niko Price, concluding his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame.
DAMN! They Were Good is a show that acknowledges the captivating career journeys of the most significant and intriguing fighters in MMA history. In one of their recent episodes, they celebrated the impressive career of ‘Ruthless’ Robbie Lawler, who they regard as the most exciting performer ever to step foot within the MMA cage. Lawler began his successful career in the combat sport in 2001, and over the following 22 years, he made it his purpose to entertain spectators with his impressive fighting style.
His long-standing career saw him conquer numerous praiseworthy titles, the most noteworthy being the UFC welterweight title which he defended between 2014 to 2016. His name als became synonymous with MMA Fighting’s Fight of the Year award, which he bagged three times in a row- an unprecedented achievement. Two of his most remarkable battles were with Carlos Condit and Rory MacDonald, which are considered to be among the best bouts the MMA universe has ever witnessed. Lawler sealed his illustrious career with an unforgettable retirement, taking down Niko Price at the UFC 290 in only 38 seconds, marking it as one of the best retirements in UFC history.
To further honor Lawler’s recent retirement and his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame, the most iconic moments of his career were revisited. New episodes of DAMN! They Were Good podcast emerge every month and can be accessed via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and other popular podcast platforms. The special episode dedicated to Lawler’s awe-inspiring career can also be enjoyed immediately.