Niko Price excited by quick finish in potential retirement fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Niko Price earned a first-round finish over Leon Shahbazyan at UFC Fight Night 290 on October 10, 2026. After a difficult stretch with four consecutive losses, Price felt honored to be offered a retirement fight by UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby. The 37-year-old expressed gratitude for his career and the support he has received, while leaving open the possibility for future fights. A tribute video commemorating his decade with the UFC played during the event.
- •Price finished Shahbazyan in under two minutes.
- •He faced a four-fight losing streak before this victory.
- •UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby offered him a retirement fight.
- •Price has been with the UFC since December 2016.
- •He mentioned the possibility of returning for more fights.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Niko Price elated by fairytale UFC ending – or was it?
"The door is cracked for this UFC welterweight staple.
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