UFC Vegas 113: Nikolay Veretennikov Stuns Niko Price with Knockout Victory

Nikolay Veretennikov delivered an impressive performance at UFC Vegas 113, defeating Niko Price in dramatic fashion. The welterweight bout took place on Saturday, with Price stepping in on short notice. Originally, Veretennikov was scheduled to fight Henrique Souza after replacing Eric Nolan.

Fight Overview

From the outset, Veretennikov established dominance. He controlled the pace and landed several significant strikes early on. Price attempted to counter with a front kick but soon found himself against the octagon fence.

Key Moments of the Fight

• Veretennikov’s aggressive striking included a series of heavy punches.
• After momentarily escaping the fence, Price was cornered again.
• A right hand followed by a knee and another right hand from Veretennikov led to Price’s.

As the fight progressed, Price appeared visibly compromised. Despite his protests regarding the stoppage, the referee intervened to protect him, declaring Veretennikov the winner by TKO in the first round.

Post-Fight Reaction

This victory marked a much-needed turnaround for Veretennikov after experiencing struggles in his previous bouts, losing three of his last four matches. He expressed gratitude towards Price for accepting the fight on short notice during his post-fight interview with Paul Felder.

Official Result

The bout concluded with the following result:

With this victory, Veretennikov is now poised for future challenges, eager to take on any opponent that comes his way.