Lawler clarifies the reason behind his continued enrollment in UFC's doping surveillance program.
Training and Testing with Retired UFC Star Robbie Lawler
In a recent podcast chat, Robbie Lawler, the 43-year-old MMA legend who hangs up his gloves in 2023, spoke about his continued participation in the UFC's anti-doping program. Despite retiring, Lawler trains regularly at Kill Cliff FC in Florida, causing quite a buzz among gym-goers:
"Suddenly, there were whispers: 'Hey, they're testing Lawler!'"
Lawler will be immortalized once more in the UFC Hall of Fame on June 26, this time for his personal contributions to the sport. He was previously inducted alongside Rory MacDonald for their epic showdown at UFC 189.
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🔔 Note:Though the exact reasons for Lawler's continued involvement in the anti-doping program post-retirement aren't disclosed, UFC's historical policies require athletes to formally exit the testing pool upon retirement rather than automatically[^1^]. As athletes are tested year-round at any location, it's possible that Lawler's Kill Cliff FC training sessions might still be subject to testing[1][2]. These ongoing tests continue to fuel suspicions about a possible comeback, although Lawler has remained tight-lipped about any potential return[2].
[^1^]: Typically, UFC anti-doping rules - previously managed by USADA, now handed over to Drug Free Sport International - call for athletes to formally withdraw from the testing pool upon retirement. Lawler's continued participation seems to suggest he has yet to complete this process.
- The conversations at Kill Cliff FC revolve around the unexpected testing of Robbie Lawler, the retired mixed-martial-arts legend.
- Oh, the craziest rumor is that Lawler's continued participation in the UFC's anti-doping program hints at a possible return despite his retirement.
- It's worth noting that, though the reasons for Lawler's continued involvement in the anti-doping program aren't disclosed, he has yet to formalize his exit from the testing pool according to UFC's historical policies.
- In a sport where doping controversies are frequent, the sports world keeps a close eye on bookmakers, wondering if Lawler's regular training and ongoing tests might hold the secret to an unexpected comeback in the realm of mixed-martial-arts.
