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Niko Price secures first-round TKO at UFC Vegas 122, future uncertain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 11:05 PM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Niko Price secures first-round TKO at UFC Vegas 122, future uncertain

Summary

Niko Price defeated Leon Shahbazyan by TKO in just 1:58 of the first round at UFC Vegas 122 on October 10, 2026. Price ended a four-fight losing streak in front of a crowd at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. After the fight, he did not confirm his retirement but indicated he might consider future opportunities in the sport. Price returned to action after a brief retirement, seeking to finish his career on a high note, while Shahbazyan continues to search for his first victory in the UFC.

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By the Numbers

•Niko Price wins by TKO against Leon Shahbazyan at UFC Vegas 122.
•The fight ended in the first round at 1:58.
•Price was on a four-fight losing streak before this victory.
•His post-fight comments left his future in the sport uncertain.
•Shahbazyan remains winless in the UFC with a record of 0-2.

Latest Updates

11:05 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Vegas 122 video: Niko Price scores first-round finish, won't commit to retirement
11:02 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Vegas 122 Highlights! Price Returns From Retirement With Smashing TKO Win

What they're saying

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Niko Price turned back the clock and came out of retirement in dramatic fashion earlier tonight (Sat., Oct. 10, 2026) at UFC Vegas 122 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, stunning welterweight prospect Leon Shahbazyan with a brutal first-round TKO (punches). Despite laying his gloves down after a submission loss […]
— Yahoo Sports