If you’re looking for some UFC 290 predictions, you came to the right place, as we’ll be providing our Robbie Lawler-Niko Price pick by utilizing industry-leading tools.
An interesting placement on this card, washed up UFC legend Robbie Lawler will take on Niko Price as a +200 underdog. Now 29-16, Lawler has one victory in his last six fights dating back to 2017. Bryan Barberena most recently knocked him out in July of last year. Meanwhile, Price enters this fight with a 15-6 record. He is 1-2 in his last three fights, getting knocked out by Phil Rowe last December.
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UFC 290 Predictions: Robbie Lawler-Niko Price Pick
Robbie Lawler: +200 | Niko Price: -250
Now 41-years old, Lawler comes in as an old school banger from a previous generation. Of his 29 wins, 21 occurred via knockout. Lawler averages 3.83 significant strikes per minute, while absorbing 4.67. He also averages 0.65 takedowns per bout, but this fight looks unlikely to go that route. Lawler has turned into a punching bag at this point in his career, getting out-landed in nine of his last 10 fights.
On the other side, Price comes in as a striker as well. At 33 years old, Price should have a significant athletic edge. He lands 5.48 significant strikes per minute, while absorbing 5.57 himself. Price only has 48% striking defense and he has bee knocked out four times. This leaves concern against an experienced striker like Lawler. Regardless, Price is never shy about a striking war, which the fans should love.
As for handicapping this fight, it is impossible to back Lawler at his point in his career given his recent showings. With Price possessing the ability to put Lawler away, knockout props remain on the table as well.
