Former UFC welterweight champ Robbie Lawler is set to make his return to competition for the first time since retiring in July 2023, stepping onto the RAF mats this fall against former UFC middleweight champ Khamzat Chimaev at RAF 14 in Las Vegas. This wrestling match, announced Wednesday, is streaming on Fox Nation, and it’s a huge deal for fans of both legends.
“Ruthless” Returns To The Mat
At 44 years old, “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler has stayed active in the gym, even transitioning into a coaching role at Kill Cliff FC since stepping away from the octagon at UFC 290. He’d been linked to BKFC, with their president David Feldman showing public interest, but nothing ever came together. Now, he’s jumping back into the fray, and the fact it’s wrestling against Chimaev, not striking, makes it even more intriguing.
Chimaev Is Coming In Hot
Khamzat Chimaev, 32, has been on an absolute tear on the RAF scene since losing his UFC title to Sean Strickland back in May. The dude’s been busy! He pinned Dillon Danis in June, then went 2-0 in September, grabbing a pin over Tyron Woodley and a tech fall against Gilbert Burns. Chimaev is showing up to RAF 14 with serious momentum and a string of wins under his belt. Lawler is stepping into a whirlwind.
This Fall, get ready to see two former UFC champions go head-to-head in a wrestling showdown that’s going to be absolutely wild. Lawler’s return after retirement against such an active and dominant force like Chimaev makes this one appointment viewing. You don’t want to miss what happens when these two collide!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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