UFC 290: Dillon Danis Criticises Dana White's Team For Putting HOF Robbie Lawler In Prelims, MMA Twitter Reacts- "Rate Great Tweet"

UFC 290: Dillon Danis Criticises Dana White’s Team For Putting HOF Robbie Lawler In Prelims, MMA Twitter Reacts- “Rate Great Tweet”

Adarsh Ojha

10 months ago

UFC 290: UFC News: Dillon Danis, who is known for his candid personality, recently took to Twitter to voice his opinion on a controversial issue. Danis criticized Dana White for featuring UFC Hall of Famer Robbie Lawler in the prelims card, sparking a reaction from Jack Shields and several other MMA stars. Danis’ unfiltered views […]

UFC 290: UFC News: Dillon Danis, who is known for his candid personality, recently took to Twitter to voice his opinion on a controversial issue. Danis criticized Dana White for featuring UFC Hall of Famer Robbie Lawler in the prelims card, sparking a reaction from Jack Shields and several other MMA stars. Danis’ unfiltered views on the matter have garnered support from fans and industry insiders.

UFC 290: Dillon Danis Criticises Dana White’s Team For Putting HOF Robbie Lawler In Prelims, MMA Twitter Reacts- “Rate Great Tweet”

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UFC 290: MMA fans applauded Dillon Danis as he mocks Dana White for putting HOF Robbie Lawler

Robbie Lawler, the former welterweight champion of UFC, is preparing for his last fight. Lawler, renowned for his aggressive fighting style, is all set to face Niko Price in what could be his final appearance inside the UFC octagon. The much-awaited bout will be the highlight of the preliminary fights at UFC 290, taking place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Dillon Danis recently took to Twitter to criticize Dana White’s decision to feature a legendary UFC champion and multiple-time Hall of Famer, Robbie Lawler, his retirement fight on the prelim card.

And he also lambasted on giving a fighter with a less impressive 4-0 record a spot on the main card against what Danis referred to as a “trash can“. Danis expressed his dissatisfaction with this decision, highlighting Lawler’s significant contributions to the sport since 2001. Check out how the MMA community reacted to it.

Imagine putting a multiple-time Hall of Famer, UFC champion, and acknowledging everything he has done for the sport since 2001, Robbie Lawler, in his retirement fight on the prelims, while featuring a fighter with a 4-0 record against a trash can on the main card.
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) July 7, 2023

A rare great tweet by Dilion
— Jake Shields (@jakeshieldsajj) July 7, 2023

Damn that’s crazy you should run a fight promotion I’d totes watch
— Sean O'Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) July 7, 2023

Robbie Lawler vs Niko Price will have significantly more viewers than any fight on the PPV. Lawler deserves as many people watching his retirement fight as possible, and that’s what he will get.

Robbie wouldn’t care if he fought in the first fight of the night, the main event,…
— AFeldmanMMA (@afeldMMA) July 7, 2023

Very, very, very rare Dillon Danis W.
— Johnny Ward (@onestep4ward) July 7, 2023

I have to agree! Robbie deserves the main card and a real send off.
— Direct-to-Door, Inc (@DistributionNow) July 8, 2023

Danis’ tweet criticizing White’s decision to feature on the prelims and a less accomplished fighter on the main card sparked a reaction from the MMA community, with many expressing their agreement and appreciation for Danis’ comments. As seen below it’s clear that Danis’ tweet struck a chord with many in the MMA world, and his willingness to speak out has been widely praised.

Indeed, from Sean O’Malley to Jack Shield everyone appreciated Danis as Robbie Lawler, is a true legend of the sport. Given Lawler’s impressive legacy in the sport, fans are eagerly anticipating what could be his last performance in the octagon, making this fight an emotional and memorable one for all those involved.

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