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Highlights! Niko Price comes out of retirement to absolutely crush Leon Shahbazyan with early TKO | UFC Vegas 122

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…

By Dan Hiergesell · MMA Mania

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 11:02 PM

Key Things to Know

Niko Price defeated Leon Shahbazyan by first-round TKO after returning from retirement at UFC Vegas 122.
The welterweight fight took place at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The victory marked Price's first UFC win since beating Alex Morono by decision in 2024.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Niko Price returned from retirement to defeat Leon Shahbazyan via a first-round technical knockout at UFC Vegas 122 on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The welterweight bout took place inside the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, where Price secured the victory with heavy punches on the ground.

Price previously stepped away from MMA following a submission defeat against Michael Chiesa last May. The stoppage win marked Price's first victory since defeating Alex Morono in 2024, though he did not confirm whether he intends to return to retirement.

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Highlights! Niko Price comes out of retirement to absolutely crush Leon Shahbazyan with early TKO | UFC Vegas 122

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