UFC fans fume after learning Robbie Lawler will be on the prelims for his retirement fight

Robbie Lawler will be making his final MMA appearance at UFC 290, according to the company's president Dana White.'Ruthless' has endeared himself to UFC fans over the past two decades since making his debut all the way back in 2002 at UFC 37. Lawler has put on countless memorable performances due to his tenacious attitude and embodies what it means to be a fighter in many fans' eyes.Lawler appeared on the preliminary card in his promotional debut, and his career will unfortunately end the same way, as MMA journalist Alex Behunin confirmed that the former champion will be on the prelims of UFC 290. &quot;Robbie Lawler will be on the prelims for the first time since his UFC debut in 2002 for his retirement fight&quot;Alex Behunin@AlexBehuninRobbie Lawler will be on the prelims for the first time since his UFC debut in 2002 for his retirement fight twitter.com/mmamania/statu…MMA Mania@mmamaniaRobbie Lawler will retire at UFC 290, per Dana4858178Robbie Lawler will retire at UFC 290, per Dana https://t.co/yAqGhhW1XeRobbie Lawler will be on the prelims for the first time since his UFC debut in 2002 for his retirement fight twitter.com/mmamania/statu…The news of Robbie Lawler's position on the UFC 290 preliminary card has enraged fans, who have taken to Twitter to vent their frustration. One fan labeled the UFC's decision as blatant disrespect, while another took issue with company president Dana White.@overhandrxght said:&quot;The disrespect...&quot;lex do bronx@overhandrxght@AlexBehunin The disrespect…23@AlexBehunin The disrespect…@Tyler_4P said:&quot;I hate Dana&quot;Tyler 🇦🇺@Tyler_4P@AlexBehunin I hate Dana2@AlexBehunin I hate Dana@TheScie72830285 stated that although he understands why surging middleweight prospect Bo Nickal will feature on the main card, 'Ruthless' deserved better than he got:&quot;Lawler deserves better than this. I'm onboard the Nickal hype train but Robbie Lawler has EARNED better than this&quot;TheScience@TheScie72830285@AlexBehunin Lawler deserves better than this. I'm onboard the Nickal hype train but Robbie Lawler has EARNED better than this.50@AlexBehunin Lawler deserves better than this. I'm onboard the Nickal hype train but Robbie Lawler has EARNED better than this.@Boltknives believes that alongside Lawler, the bout between Deiveson Figueiredo and Manel Kape also deserves a place on the main card of UFC 290:Is it possible to have more than 5 fights on the main card? both Robbie and Figgy/Kape deserve to be on the main card much more than Bo&quot;ßolt@BoltKnives@AlexBehunin Is it possible to have more than 5 fights on the main card? both Robbie and Figgy/Kape deserve to be on the main card much more than Bo2@AlexBehunin Is it possible to have more than 5 fights on the main card? both Robbie and Figgy/Kape deserve to be on the main card much more than BoSweet &amp; Spicy Bacon Burger@ColeThaPigPen@AlexBehunin If he is openly saying its his last fight you should absolutely put him on the main card! What're they thinking? Hopefully they correct this, disrespectful to Robbie man77@AlexBehunin If he is openly saying its his last fight you should absolutely put him on the main card! What're they thinking? Hopefully they correct this, disrespectful to Robbie manIPPO 👺 (buzzcut arc)@lamepocalypse@AlexBehunin That’s awful8@AlexBehunin That’s awfulP H A R A O H ★★★★★@PharaohRMA@AlexBehunin @nzx3lite one of my favorite fighters ever is going out like this. dana is so shameless@AlexBehunin @nzx3lite one of my favorite fighters ever is going out like this. dana is so shamelessCoochie_mane😈🤟🏾💫@itz_kirbyxp@AlexBehunin main card or we riot1@AlexBehunin main card or we riotUnitedReds@Irishreds2@AlexBehunin Should be on the main card or else main even a fight night, disrespectful1@AlexBehunin Should be on the main card or else main even a fight night, disrespectfulJore Ayeye@joreayeye@AlexBehunin Embarrassing@AlexBehunin EmbarrassingRobbie Lawler reflects on his induction into the Hall of Fame alongside Rory MacDonaldRobbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald put on one of the most brutal and inspiring fights of all time at UFC 189 in 2015, where Lawler defended the welterweight title for the second time.Recently, at UFC 287, the fight was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame: Fight Wing, and 'Ruthless' was in attendance at the pay-per-view event to soak in the moment.Watch the video below:UFC on BT Sport@btsportufcRory MacDonald vs. Robbie Lawler from UFC 189 will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame! #UFCHOF49145Rory MacDonald vs. Robbie Lawler from UFC 189 will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame! 💯#UFCHOF https://t.co/wYoMTUzaL5Lawler was interviewed by the UFC following the announcement, where he said:&quot;It's just an honor, I don't really think about those things. I'm just happy for all my fans and anyone who is excited about it. I'm just enjoying life.&quot;Watch the full interview here.

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