UFC 290 marked the end of an era as Robbie ‘Ruthless’ Lawler decided to hang up his gloves and retire. The PPV witnessed Lawler walk into the octagon for the last time as the former champ faced Niko Price in the event’s prelim card.

Lawler finished his last fight in style, as he knocked Price out in the very first round of the bout. What followed was an emotional post-fight speech that put the entire MMA community in tears. Moreover, the UFC even presented a captivating video farewell to the former champ.

Lawler’s retirement generated a response from several UFC personalities, one of which being Conor McGregor. But the Irishman had something very different to say, as always.

Robbie Lawler responded to Conor McGregor’s bold statement

Just after this aired, McGregor posted a tweet predicting Lawler’s return to fighting. “Back by the end of the year”, wrote the former UFC champ. In the post-fight conference, Lawler gave an intriguing response to this statement. Without missing a beat, The Ruthless said – “Why? Does Conor want to fight? That’s a big fight, but no, I mean, I’m not really thinking about those things.”

According to the now-retired veteran, his career ended on a good note, and he is not going to think about returning any time soon. “I feel good with everything I accomplish, and this is definitely a good way to go. He just tried to get me gassed up, I’m sure, but I’m not focused on any of that right now.”

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Soon, fans had some bold reactions after seeing this exchange.

Fans warn Conor McGregor for his bold statement

Some fans loved the idea of a fight between Conor McGregor and Robbie Lawler. However, many others called the Irishman out for his unique prediction. Here are some of the fan reactions –

• “His immediate response “Does Connor wanna fight?” F*cking legend.”
• “Congrats Robbie Lawler and your wonderful career, Ruthless to the end! Btw, Conor doesn’t want that smoke.”
• “Hopefully Conor can finish strong like Ruthless did.”
• “Why does Conor want to fight ? he’d be back for a good ol Conor fight to set em up. Respect to Robbie for all the violent moments. Absolute class act!”
• “He’s probably more likely to fight before Mcgregor”
• “Do y’all think it’s bittersweet for him? I feel like it was over so quick he didn’t get his last “fight”. I’d be down to see a retirement fight against Mcgregor.”
• “Freudian slip. This could be the last lol. Coner is right on lol.”
• “Give him that Conor’s red panty night for his retirement fund.If anyone in the organisation deserve it,its Robbie f*cking Lawler.What a legend and legend never dies.”

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