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Niko Price expects UFC Vegas 122 return to be his final fight
Niko Price is returning to the UFC after retiring in March.
The 37-year-old will fight Leon Shahbazyan at UFC Vegas 122 in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Price retired after losing to Michael Chiesa at UFC Seattle, following his 21st appearance in the Octagon.
He said the UFC later offered him a chance to have a retirement fight, and he accepted.
Price expects this bout to end his career because he feels accomplished.
He has left open the possibility of fighting again if the UFC offers him enough money.
The sources give no further details about what happens after the fight.
Niko Price expects his return at UFC Vegas 122 to be his final fight.
The 37-year-old is scheduled to face Leon Shahbazyan at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
Price retired after losing to Michael Chiesa at UFC Seattle in March, but said he accepted a return offer from UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby.
He said he could fight again if a lucrative offer came along.
- Who
- Niko Price will face Leon Shahbazyan.
- What
- Price is returning to the UFC after retiring and expects this to be his last fight.
- When
- Saturday night; the article does not state the date of the event.
- Where
- The Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
- Why
- Price said he accepted a retirement-fight offer from UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I’m feeling pretty accomplished in my career
So I might end it with this one.
But hey, if a golden nugget comes up, you can’t turn down a golden nugget.
We’ll give you a retirement fight if you want.
Price retired at UFC Seattle after losing to Michael Chiesa.
UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby called Price with a new offer.
Price is scheduled to return against Leon Shahbazyan at UFC Vegas 122.
- Fighter
- Niko Price
- Opponent
- Leon Shahbazyan
- Event
- UFC Vegas 122
- Venue
- Meta Apex, Las Vegas
- Age
- 37
- UFC appearances before retirement
- 21
Sources
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