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Robbie Lawler submits drug test under UFC anti doping program this week, amid links to stunning return

Just a week after his second induction into the promotion’s Hall of Fame, ex-UFC champion, Robbie Lawler has submitted a test sample this week to the promotion’s anti-doping programme — amid links to a potential return to competition later this year.

Lawler, a former undisputed welterweight champion in the promotion, featured Octagon-side last weekend at UFC 313. And heralded for his memorable career, ‘Ruthless’ was confirmed as the latest addition to the Modern Wing of the promotion’s Hall of Fame.

Robbie Lawler admits he could snap UFC retirement I definitely have more left in me
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Two years ago, the California veteran was inducted into the Fight Wing alongside two-fight foe, Rory MacDonald for their bloody title fight rematch at UFC 189 back in 2015.