Niko Price vs. Alex Morono Odds
Here's everything you need to know about the Niko Price vs. Alex Morono odds for UFC 302 on Saturday, June 1 – our expert UFC prediction and pick.
In the second bout of Saturday's pay-per-view main card, two welterweight vets go at it.
Here's my look at Price vs. Morono.
Tale of the Tape
| Price | Morono | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 15-7 | 24-9 |
| Avg. Fight Time | 8:02 | 11:47 |
| Height | 6'0" | 5'11" |
| Weight (pounds) | 170 lbs. | 170 lbs. |
| Reach (inches) | 76" | 72" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Date of birth | 9/29/1989 | 8/16/1990 |
| Sig Strikes Per Min | 5.5 | 4.9 |
| SS Accuracy | 42% | 40% |
| SS Absorbed Per Min | 5.6 | 4.2 |
| SS Defense | 48% | 58% |
| Take Down Avg | 0.70 | 0.32 |
| TD Acc | 20% | 22% |
| TD Def | 64% | 55% |
| Submission Avg | 0.7 | 0.4 |
This fight is a rematch from 2017, which was lined around a pick'em; Price won via second-round knockout, but the result was overturned because he tested positive for marijuana.
I do project slight value on Price as the underdog all these years later – but I'm not betting on him after a pair of knockout losses, including a very odd knockout against Robbie Lawler (which looked like a dive, regardless of whether it was).
Robbie Lawler made his UFC debut in 2002 and retired after knocking out Niko Price in 2023 pic.twitter.com/XRR1jieht4
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Price has absorbed a ton of damage throughout his 24-fight career; he's never had good striking defense (48%) but has relied upon durability – and his chin is seemingly cracked.
Moreover, Price has bad knees, and his movement and athleticism are noticeably compromised.
Alex Morono is a well-rounded fighter but a low-level athlete compared to the welterweight division.
He also looked slow and showed signs of declining speed and physicality in his recent win over 40-year-old Court McGee, in which Morono was outstruck 52-38 at distance.
Price vs. Morono Pick
I'm down on both of these fighters, and I think both are nearing the end of their tenures with the promotion.
I don't project any value on this fight – from a moneyline, total or winning method perspective – so it's an easy pass for me at the time of this writing on Friday afternoon.
Initially, I leaned to the Under 1.5 rounds and Moreno by KO/TKO. However, Moreno's recent form is underwhelming.
The Pick: Pass for now
