Veretennikov flatlines Price in first-round KO

Nikolay Veretennikov defeated Niko Price via first-round knockout at UFC Vegas 113 on February 7, 2026, with a dominant striking display that raises questions about Price's future in the UFC. Veretennikov, entering with a modest 1-3 UFC record, punished Price's midsection with brutal knees in the clinch before finishing with a series of right hands and elbows for a dramatic standing knockout. The loss marks Price's third consecutive defeat and fifth loss in his last six outings, suggesting the veteran may be nearing the end of his competitive career. While Veretennikov's performance was impressive, the quality of opposition and Price's declining form temper expectations for the rising heavyweight.