VIDEO: Nikolay Veretennikov crushes Niko Price and wins by knockout at UFC Vegas 113

Nikolay Veretennikov defeated Niko Price via technical knockout at UFC Vegas 113. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

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Nikolay Veretennikov needed just over a minute to finish his fight at UFC Vegas 113. Facing Niko Price , the welterweight (up to 77 kg) showed aggression from the first seconds and secured a technical knockout victory in the first round, in a dominant performance.

Right at the start of the fight, Veretennikov took control of the center of the octagon and went on the offensive, connecting with an intense sequence of blows that quickly rocked his opponent. Finding no answers, Price retreated to the cage while absorbing precise attacks. With his rival visibly staggering, Nikolay increased the volume of strikes until forcing the referee to stop the fight, ending it at 1 minute and 42 seconds of the first round.

With the victory, Veretennikov reaches 14 wins and seven losses in his professional career. At 36 years old, the fighter achieves his second positive result in the UFC and sends a message to the division, showing potential to headline important duels in the category.

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UFC Vegas 113 results

MAIN CARD

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Mario Bautista defeated Brazilian Vinicius Lokdog by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:46 of round 2.

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Kyoji Horiguchi defeated Amir Albazi by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Rizvan Kuniev defeated Jailton Malhadinho by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Michał Oleksiejczuk defeated Marc-André Barriault by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Farid Basharat defeated Jean Matsumoto by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Dustin Jacoby defeated Julius Walker by technical knockout (punches) at 1:42 of round 2.

PRELIMINARY CARD

Welterweight (up to 77 kg): Daniil Donchenko defeated Alex Morono by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

Welterweight (up to 77 kg): Nikolay Veretennikov defeated Niko Price by technical knockout (punches) at 1:42 of round 1.

Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Ketlen Esquentadinha defeated Bruna Brasil by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Javid Basharat defeated Gianni Vasquez by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Wang Cong defeated Eduarda Ronda by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Jakub Wikłacz defeated Muin Gafurov by submission (guillotine choke) at 4:59 of round 3.

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Klaudia Syguła defeated Priscila Pedrita by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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