Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Niko Price

16-9

Age

Height

6'0"

Weight

1705 lbs

Reach

76"

Avg Fight Time

08:49

Gym

Team Price

UFC Record

8-9-2(19 bouts)

Wins By

4 KO 2 Sub 2 Dec

Losses By

5 KO 2 Sub 2 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 4R2 2R3 2

Last 5

DLWLW

Finish Rate

81%

Bonuses

Style

Freestyle

Location

Cape Coral, United States

Next Fight2026-02-07

vs Nikolay Veretennikov

Opponent Last Bout

L - Punahele SorianoKO/TKOR1 1:42· Punches to Head At Distance

Fight History

vs Alex Morono

UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27

Overturned

Failed Drug Test by Price

R2 5:00

OverturnedFailed Drug Test by Price·R2 5:00

LOSS

vs Themba Gorimbo

UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs George Sullivan

UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Brunson 2· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 4:21

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:21

LOSS

vs Vicente Luque

UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida· 2025-09-27

Submission

D'Arce Choke After Drop to Ground

R2 4:08

SubmissionD'Arce Choke After Drop to Ground·R2 4:08

WIN

vs Alan Jouban

UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R1 1:44

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 1:44

WIN

vs James Vick

UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Kick to Head From Bottom Guard Upkick

R1 1:44

KO/TKOKick to Head From Bottom Guard Upkick·R1 1:44

WIN

vs Randy Brown

UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Ivanov· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head From Bottom

R2 1:09

KO/TKOPunch to Head From Bottom·R2 1:09

LOSS

vs Phil Rowe

UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R3 3:26

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 3:26

WIN

vs Alex Oliveira

UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

vs Donald Cerrone

UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley· 2025-09-27

Overturned

R3 5:00

Overturned·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Tim Means

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Dos Santos· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 4:50

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:50

LOSS

vs Nikolay Veretennikov

UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 1:42

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:42

LOSS

vs Jacobe Smith

UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira· 2025-06-28

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 4:03

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:03

WIN

vs Alex Morono

UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier· 2024-06-01

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Robbie Lawler

UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez· 2023-07-08

KO/TKO

Punches to Head In Clinch

R1 0:38

KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R1 0:38

LOSS

vs Michel Pereira

UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3· 2021-07-10

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Vicente Luque

UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje· 2020-05-09

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

R3 3:37

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage·R3 3:37

LOSS

vs Geoff Neal

UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar· 2019-07-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Guard

R2 2:39

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R2 2:39

LOSS

vs Abdul Razak Alhassan

UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till· 2018-09-08

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 0:43

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:43

WIN

vs Brandon Thatch

UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey· 2016-12-30

Submission

Arm Triangle On Ground

R1 4:30

SubmissionArm Triangle On Ground·R1 4:30

Fighter Archetype

Technical Striker

Counter Striker

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

5.1/min

Grappling

0.98 TD

Defense

49%

⚖️Niko adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

25 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+67% vs div avg

68%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Jabs

64%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Knees

64%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🤼Clinch

Elbows

52%

⭐Other

Counters

44%

Damage Events

40%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (68%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (132%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 292% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

67% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

33% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)

Kick to Head From Bottom Guard Upkick

25% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

25% of KOs

Punch to Head From Bottom

25% of KOs

Punch to Head In Clinch

25% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

50% of subs

Other

Arm Triangle On Ground

50% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Kick to Head From Bottom Guard Upkick leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Arm Triangle On Ground and Rear Naked Choke. Keeps opponents guessing.
🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 6 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.1) and Strike Def% (49%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (22/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 81% of wins end in finish (10 KO + 3 subs).

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (155% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

43%

Below Avg

Division Rank#42 of 54

0%100%

Striking Defense

49%

Average

Division Rank#43 of 54

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

37% acc78%

Clinch

63% acc11%

Ground

74% acc11%

Striking Differential-0.42/min

5.13 landed/min5.55 absorbed/min

5.13

Landed/Min

5.55

Absorbed/Min

0.45

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed860

Sig. Strikes Attempted1984

Key Insights

Niko is a distance-first striker, with 78% of output at range.

Uses leg kicks strategically (22%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 78% of output at range with 37% accuracy.

High pace fighter: 6.1 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

28%

Low

Division Rank#40 of 54

0%100%

TD Defense

50%

Average

Division Rank#48 of 54

0%100%

TD Success Rate

10%

Landed

Defended

Total

0.98

TD / 15min

0.63

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

29%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

7 total attempts

Early Hunter

57%

43%

Key Insights

3 career submission wins.

Lower TD accuracy (28%).

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

837

1.06

Ratio

Absorbed

790

Chin Rating

Good

KD Exchange

4/4

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

36.6

High

Strikes/Min

6.1

Standing %

87%

R3 vs R1 Output

155%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

⚙️ High engagement score (36.6) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 155% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 19 fights

R1 Control

0:50

R2 Control

0:28

R3 Control

0:28

R1 to Final

+136%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+9.6pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+9.6pp

Body

-4.0pp

Leg

-5.6pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-1.5pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

💪 Peak performance in final round

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#10

of 54

🥇 Top 25%

Absorption

#48

of 54

📉 Below Average

Accuracy

#42

of 54

📉 Below Average

Str Defense

#43

of 54

📉 Below Average

Knockdowns

#27

of 54

🥈 Top 50%

Takedowns

#34

of 54

🥉 Mid-range

Submissions

#16

of 54

🥈 Top 50%

Damage Ratio

#42

of 54

📉 Below Average

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2806

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 2

50% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights