One of MMA’s most ferocious warriors is getting another well-deserved spotlight. During Saturday’s UFC 313 broadcast, the UFC revealed that former welterweight champ Robbie Lawler will join the 2025 Hall of Fame class in the Modern Wing. That’s right—Lawler’s already in the Fight Wing, and now he’s doubling up as a two-time Hall of Famer.

“Robbie Lawler is one of the most badass athletes to ever step inside the Octagon,” UFC CEO Dana White said. “Robbie was an absolute killer, and I have a ton of respect for his toughness and his fighting style, which helped grow the sport of MMA and UFC by attracting a lot of new fans. Robbie had an amazing career, and it will be an honor to induct him into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer.” High praise from the boss, and it’s hard to argue.

Lawler’s joining an elite crew in the 2025 class, alongside producer Craig Piligian and the Fight Wing entry for Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum. The big ceremony’s set for June 26 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where Lawler’s legacy will shine again. At 42, he hung up his gloves in 2023 after a career that spanned UFC, Strikeforce, Elite XC, IFL, and beyond—leaving a trail of broken jaws and epic memories.

This guy was a walking highlight reel. Lawler’s already cemented in the Hall’s Fight Wing for his 2015 UFC 289 bloodbath with Rory MacDonald—a fight that’s still the stuff of legend. But that’s just one chapter. He snatched the welterweight title with a gritty win over Johny Hendricks at UFC 181 in 2014, defended it twice, and gave us a five-round war with Carlos Condit at UFC 195 in 2016 that’s still talked about. Oh, and who can forget his knockout of Nick Diaz? Pure savagery.

Lawler’s resume reads like a hit list: Donald Cerrone, Matt Brown, Josh Koscheck, Matt Lindland, Melvin Manhoef, Frank Trigg, Murilo Rua, Chris Lytle, Tiki Ghosn—all felt his wrath. Whether he was throwing bombs or eating them like a champ, Lawler’s no-fear style made him an icon for fighters and fans alike. He didn’t just fight; he went to war, every damn time.

Now, Lawler’s getting his flowers—again. This Modern Wing nod celebrates the full scope of a career that shaped MMA’s gritty soul. From his title reigns to those unforgettable slugfests, he’s the definition of a fighter’s fighter. June’s induction will be a victory lap for a man who left it all in the cage, and we’ll be there cheering.