UFC 290: Robbie Lawler's Earnings After Knocking Out Niko Price

Robbie Lawler ends UFC career with knockout victory, earns $350,000.

Robbie Lawler, the former UFC welterweight champion, ended his UFC career in a spectacular fashion with a jaw-dropping knockout victory over Niko Price in his last UFC fight. This surprising outcome occurred in the first round of the Preliminary card main event, leaving fans in awe of Lawler's energy and ability.

Lawler's UFC career has been nothing short of impressive, with numerous title defenses and over 30 fights under his belt. His recent knockout win against Price solidified his status as one of the best welterweight fighters in UFC history.

In terms of earnings, Lawler is set to receive a base salary of $200,000 for his participation in the fight. On top of that, he has the opportunity to earn a fight-win bonus of $110,000, along with extra incentives worth $21,000. In previous fights, Lawler's win bonuses ranged from $60,000 to $130,000, indicating that he could potentially earn an even higher bonus this time. In total, Lawler's fight purse for this bout amounts to $350,000.

On the other hand, Niko Price is set to receive a base salary of $76,000, with incentives ranging from $10,000 to $18,000. Price has accumulated career earnings of over $1 million, with his fight-win bonus in his previous bout against Alex Oliviera amounting to $60,000. His total fight purse for that fight was $141,000.

Following his victory at UFC 290, Lawler took the opportunity to bid farewell to the UFC. After an impressive 22-year MMA career, he has decided to hang up his gloves. In his post-fight interview, Lawler expressed his gratitude for the support he has received throughout his career and reflected on his accomplishments in the UFC.

Lawler's dominance in the welterweight division has been evident throughout his career, as he has faced and defeated some of the toughest fighters in the sport. His victory over Price at the age of 41 further solidifies his legacy as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history. Fans are left in awe of his remarkable displays and will surely miss seeing him in the octagon.