"It’s time to hang up the gloves..." Fans are urgently urging a cherished veteran of the octagon to retire following yet another harrowing knockout at UFC Vegas 113.
Niko Price has captivated audiences throughout his nearly ten-year journey in mixed martial arts, delivering countless unforgettable moments. However, he entered UFC Vegas 113 on a disappointing losing streak, and sadly, this event marked one of the most severe losses of his recent career against Nikolay Veretennikov.
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Following this latest bout, fans are increasingly expressing their concerns for Price's well-being as his record has now dipped to an alarming 1-5, with three of those losses coming by way of knockout. His most recent victory was in 2024 against Alex Morono, which ended a frustrating three-year winless drought for him.
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In a shocking turn of events, Niko Price was knocked out while still on his feet during UFC Vegas 113. It took six fights on the card before the first knockout occurred at the Paramount era's initial Apex event. Yet, once Price and Veretennikov clashed in the octagon, it didn’t take long for the highlight reel to get its first entry.
The welterweight fighters started the match aggressively, but Veretennikov quickly gained the upper hand. He delivered a powerful overhand right just 90 seconds into the fight, marking the beginning of the end for Price. A devastating knee followed by an elbow knocked Price out cold, but the onslaught didn’t stop there. Despite being clearly overwhelmed, Price remained standing as Veretennikov landed three more unanswered strikes before the referee finally intervened to halt the contest.
Fans rally for Niko Price to consider retirement post-UFC Vegas 113
As expected, social media erupted with reactions following the fight, with many viewers expressing deep concern for Price’s health rather than focusing on the disappointment of his loss. Numerous supporters of Price took to various platforms to urge him to retire, highlighting their worries about his string of defeats.
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"Niko Price should really think about retiring," stated one fan on X after witnessing the fight. "I say this out of respect as a devoted fan of his." Another remarked, "That was a brutal finish; it’s hard not to feel for Price."
One viewer even called into question Veretennikov's qualifications, writing, "Watching Niko Price get absolutely wrecked by someone who probably doesn’t even deserve to be in the UFC... Niko, it’s time to retire."
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