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Quickly stopped by Robbie Lawler
Price lost to Robbie Lawler via KO (punches) at 0:38 of Round 1 at UFC 290 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Simply background noise to the final chapter of Lawler's future Hall of Fame career, Price played his part to perfection. Niko ate a couple shots in the clinch right off the hop before being finished off with an uppercut to the jaw. We've seen Price take some monumental beatings over the years and keep on ticking, so this sudden result was shocking. Of more immediate concern for the soon-to-be 34-year-old is the fact Price falls to 1-4 (1NC) in his past half-dozen bouts. One would have to think Niko's roster spot is on shaky ground.
Simply background noise to the final chapter of Lawler's future Hall of Fame career, Price played his part to perfection. Niko ate a couple shots in the clinch right off the hop before being finished off with an uppercut to the jaw. We've seen Price take some monumental beatings over the years and keep on ticking, so this sudden result was shocking. Of more immediate concern for the soon-to-be 34-year-old is the fact Price falls to 1-4 (1NC) in his past half-dozen bouts. One would have to think Niko's roster spot is on shaky ground.
Set to fight Robbie Lawler
Price will fight Robbie Lawler at UFC 290 on July 8, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Price will participate in his first fight since early Dec. 2022, when he lost to Phil Rowe. It remains to be seen if the bout with Lawler will be fought at welterweight or middleweight.
Price will participate in his first fight since early Dec. 2022, when he lost to Phil Rowe. It remains to be seen if the bout with Lawler will be fought at welterweight or middleweight.
Stopped late by Phil Rowe
Price lost to Phil Rowe via TKO (punches) at 3:26 of Round 3 at UFC on ESPN 42 on Saturday in Orlando.
ANALYSIS
What a fight. As is typically the case whenever Price competes, this quickly turned into a wild, back-and-forth brawl. Niko was ineffective the first two rounds, allowing Rowe's technical skill to win out. The tide turned early in Round 3 when Price had Rowe in all sorts of trouble, but he was unable to get the finish and wasted all of his remaining energy in the process. Niko was caught along the fence and finished shortly thereafter. Price is a brawler with a limited skill set, so it's not surprising to see him struggle of late. The 33-year-old is sporting a 1-3 (1NC) in his last five fights dating back to May 2020.
What a fight. As is typically the case whenever Price competes, this quickly turned into a wild, back-and-forth brawl. Niko was ineffective the first two rounds, allowing Rowe's technical skill to win out. The tide turned early in Round 3 when Price had Rowe in all sorts of trouble, but he was unable to get the finish and wasted all of his remaining energy in the process. Niko was caught along the fence and finished shortly thereafter. Price is a brawler with a limited skill set, so it's not surprising to see him struggle of late. The 33-year-old is sporting a 1-3 (1NC) in his last five fights dating back to May 2020.
Facing heavy opponent
Price's scheduled bout against Phil Rowe will proceed at catchweight after Rowe missed the welterweight limit by 2.5 pounds, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Price will earn 30 percent of Row's fight purse as a penalty for missing weight, but the bout will proceed as planned. Price sits as a slight betting favorite of approximately (-130) as of Friday afternoon.
Price will earn 30 percent of Row's fight purse as a penalty for missing weight, but the bout will proceed as planned. Price sits as a slight betting favorite of approximately (-130) as of Friday afternoon.
Added to Dec. 3 card
Price (knee) will take on Philip Rowe at UFC Orlando on Dec. 3, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Price was able to squeak pas Alex Oliveira a couple weeks ago after going winless in his previous four bouts. Price suffered a knee injury in the fight, but it appears to be only minor and he will be ready to go in a few months time.
Price was able to squeak pas Alex Oliveira a couple weeks ago after going winless in his previous four bouts. Price suffered a knee injury in the fight, but it appears to be only minor and he will be ready to go in a few months time.