Welterweight · Men

Niko Price

“The Hybrid”
United States Fight Me Combat Sports debut 2010
Held by Michael Chiesa
Form W L L L L
Elo 1,416 peak 1,835 · 5 Aug 2017 419 below it
Tapology Sherdog
16-11 (2)pro record
4L current streak
1,836best win, Elo
1,547average opponent
-- born 29 Sep 1989
72.0" / 76.0" height / reach

Elo history

Hover for the fight at that point; dots are wins and losses; the band is the typical prime for men at welterweight, ages 27–36

Record

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Rating by method KO1,227 Sub1,137 Dec1,114

Style profile

Each axis is a percentile of welterweight fighters with five pro bouts (6,423 of them); further out is better. Hover a point for the number.
KO Submission Decision Finishes Durability Win rate Opposition Activity
From the record and the method ratings
Strikes landed Accuracy Absorbed Strikedefence Takedowns TD defence Control Subattempts Knockdowns
In the cage: 20 bouts with the UFC's statistics, 169 minutes, against 326 in the class

Similar careers

Who looked like this after 25 pro bouts, and what happened next

After 25 bouts (2024): 1,636 Elo, 16-7, aged 35, average opponent 1,559.

  1. Bryan Barberena then 1,664, 17-8, aged 33 1-4 after peaked 1,794 ▲
  2. Frank Mir then 1,690, 16-9, aged 35 · Heavyweight 3-4 after peaked 1,878 ▲
  3. Max Griffin then 1,745, 16-9, aged 35 4-5 after peaked 1,844 ▲
  4. Andrei Arlovski then 1,659, 16-9, aged 33 · Heavyweight 18-15 after peaked 2,000 ▲
  5. Hiroyuki Takaya then 1,677, 15-9, aged 34 · Featherweight 8-6 after peaked 1,771 ▲
  6. Marc-André Barriault then 1,696, 16-8, aged 34 · Middleweight 1-3 after peaked 1,663 ▼

Best wins

By the opponent's Elo on the night
  1. Tim Means KO/TKO R1 · 9 Mar 2019 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,836
  2. Alan Jouban KO/TKO R1 · 5 Aug 2017 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,754
  3. Alex Morono Decision R3 · 1 Jun 2024 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,720
  4. James Vick KO/TKO R1 · 12 Oct 2019 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,719
  5. Alex Oliveira Decision R3 · 2 Oct 2021 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,659

Losses

The latest 5 of 11
  1. Michael Chiesa Submission R1 · 28 Mar 2026 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,958
  2. Nikolay Veretennikov KO/TKO R1 · 7 Feb 2026 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,533
  3. Jacobe Smith Submission R2 · 28 Jun 2025 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,712
  4. Themba Gorimbo Decision R3 · 12 Oct 2024 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,655
  5. Robbie Lawler KO/TKO R1 · 8 Jul 2023 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,716

Rivalries

Opponents met more than once; the series from this side All rivalries →
  1. Alex Morono 2 meetings · 2017, 2024 1–0
  2. Vicente Luque 2 meetings · 2017, 2020 0–2

Fight history

31 bouts, newest first; amateur bouts are shaded. Hover a heading for what it means.
# Date Result Opponent Weight class Method Round Score Elo ± Opp Elo Odds Event
31 28 Mar 202636.5 yrs L16-11 (2) Michael Chiesa 23-7 · 38.3 yrs Welterweight SubRear Naked Choke R11:03 0.00 1,423→1,416 -8 1,958 +375→+600 UFC Fight Night 271: Adesanya vs. Pyfer Ultimate Fighting Championship
30 7 Feb 202636.4 yrs L16-10 (2) Nikolay Veretennikov 14-7 · 36.1 yrs Welterweight KO/TKOElbow & Punches (Standing TKO) R11:42 0.00 1,503→1,423 -80 1,533 +211→+240 UFC Fight Night 266: Bautista vs. Oliveira Ultimate Fighting Championship
29 28 Jun 202535.7 yrs L16-9 (2) Jacobe Smith 10-0 · 29.4 yrs Welterweight SubRear Naked Choke R29:03 0.00 1,553→1,503 -50 1,712 +900→+1000 UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira Ultimate Fighting Championship
28 12 Oct 202435.0 yrs L16-8 (2) Themba Gorimbo 13-4 · 33.7 yrs Welterweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.00* 1,636→1,553 -83 1,655 +260→+265 UFC Fight Night 244: Royval vs. Taira Ultimate Fighting Championship
27 1 Jun 202434.7 yrs W16-7 (2) Alex Morono 24-9 (1) · 33.8 yrs Welterweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.67* 1,570→1,636 +66 1,720 +260→+210 UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier Ultimate Fighting Championship
26 8 Jul 202333.8 yrs L15-7 (2) Robbie Lawler 29-16 (1) · 41.3 yrs Welterweight KO/TKOHooks R10:39 0.00 1,639→1,570 -68 1,716 -200→-239 UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez Ultimate Fighting Championship
25 3 Dec 202233.2 yrs L15-6 (2) Phil Rowe 9-3 · 32.4 yrs Welterweight KO/TKOPunches R313:26 0.00 1,738→1,639 -99 1,692 -135→-129 UFC on ESPN 42: Thompson vs. Holland Ultimate Fighting Championship
24 2 Oct 202132.0 yrs W15-5 (2) Alex Oliveira 22-10-1 (2) · 33.6 yrs Welterweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.64* 1,740→1,744 +4 1,659 -140→-186 UFC Fight Night 193: Santos vs. Walker Ultimate Fighting Championship
23 10 Jul 202131.8 yrs L14-5 (2) Michel Pereira 27-11 (2) · 27.8 yrs Welterweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.35* 1,784→1,740 -44 1,715 +145→+146 UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 Ultimate Fighting Championship
22 19 Sep 202031.0 yrs NC★14-4 (2) Donald Cerrone 36-15 (1) · 37.5 yrs Welterweight Decision R315:00 0.44* 1,764→1,784 +21 1,894 -170→-141 UFC Fight Night 178: Covington vs. Woodley Ultimate Fighting Championship
21 9 May 202030.6 yrs L14-4 (1) Vicente Luque 18-8-1 · 28.4 yrs Welterweight KO/TKODoctor Stoppage (Eye Injury) R313:37 0.00 1,827→1,764 -63 1,925 +210→+225 UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje Ultimate Fighting Championship
20 12 Oct 201930.0 yrs W14-3 (1) James Vick 16-5 · 32.6 yrs Welterweight KO/TKOUpkick R11:44 1.00 1,746→1,827 +81 1,719 -185→-154 UFC Fight Night 161: Jedrzejczyk vs. Waterson Ultimate Fighting Championship
19 27 Jul 201929.8 yrs L13-3 (1) Geoff Neal 11-2 · 28.9 yrs Welterweight KO/TKOGround & Pound R27:39 0.00 1,829→1,746 -83 1,847 +202→+267 UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar Ultimate Fighting Championship
18 9 Mar 201929.4 yrs W13-2 (1) Tim Means 28-10-1 (1) · 35.0 yrs Welterweight KO/TKOPunches R14:50 1.00 1,712→1,829 +117 1,836 +154→+163 UFC Fight Night 146: Lewis vs. Dos Santos Ultimate Fighting Championship
17 8 Sep 201828.9 yrs L12-2 (1) Abdul Razak Alhassan 9-1 · 33.1 yrs Welterweight KO/TKOPunches R10:43 0.00 1,834→1,712 -122 1,688 +130→+103 UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till Ultimate Fighting Championship
16 14 Jul 201828.8 yrs W12-1 (1) Randy Brown 10-2 · 28.0 yrs Welterweight KO/TKOHammerfists From Bottom Position R26:09 1.00 1,781→1,834 +54 1,638 +105→+104 UFC Fight Night 133: Dos Santos vs. Ivanov Ultimate Fighting Championship
15 27 Jan 201828.3 yrs W11-1 (1) George Sullivan 17-5 (1) · 36.9 yrs Welterweight SubRear Naked Choke R29:21 1.00 1,729→1,781 +52 1,578 -190→-310 UFC on Fox 27: Jacare vs. Brunson 2 Ultimate Fighting Championship
14 28 Oct 201728.1 yrs L10-1 (1) Vicente Luque 12-7-1 · 25.9 yrs Welterweight SubD'arce Choke R29:08 0.00 1,835→1,729 -106 1,761 +130→+107 UFC Fight Night 119: Brunson vs. Machida Ultimate Fighting Championship
13 5 Aug 201727.8 yrs W10-0 (1) Alan Jouban 15-5 · 35.7 yrs Welterweight KO/TKOPunches R11:44 1.00 1,745→1,835 +90 1,754 +145→+145 UFC Fight Night 114: Pettis vs. Moreno Ultimate Fighting Championship
12 4 Feb 201727.4 yrs NC★9-0 (1) Alex Morono 13-3 · 26.5 yrs Welterweight KO/TKO R210:00 1.00 1,664→1,745 +81 1,639 -115→-105 UFC Fight Night 104: Bermudez vs. Korean Zombie Ultimate Fighting Championship
11 30 Dec 201627.3 yrs W9-0 Brandon Thatch 11-4 · 31.5 yrs Welterweight SubArm Triangle Choke R14:30 1.00 1,572→1,664 +92 1,591 +195→+150 UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey Ultimate Fighting Championship
10 12 Aug 201626.9 yrs W8-0 Willie Hosch 4-2 · 33.1 yrs Welterweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.84 1,582→1,572 -10 1,206 – Fight Time Promotions - Fight Time 32 Fight Time
9 22 Apr 201626.6 yrs W7-0 Jose Caceres 11-6 · 28.9 yrs Welterweighttitle KO/TKOGround & Pound R12:00 1.00 1,476→1,582 +105 1,548 – Fight Time Promotions - Fight Time 30 Fight Time
8 17 Jul 201525.8 yrs W6-0 Maurice Salmon 5-3 · 24.7 yrs Welterweighttitle KO/TKOKO/TKO R12:38 1.00 1,394→1,476 +82 1,373 – Fight Time Promotions - Fight Time 26 Fight Time
7 6 Feb 201525.4 yrs W5-0 Michael Lilly 2-2 · 25.9 yrs Welterweight KO/TKOKO/TKO R26:05 1.00 1,349→1,394 +45 1,165 – Fight Time 23: Mayhem In Miami Fight Time
6 7 Nov 201425.1 yrs W4-0 Danilo Padilha 1-0 · 21.7 yrs Welterweight KO/TKOPunches R10:22 1.00 1,313→1,349 +37 1,082 – Fight Time 21: Soares vs. Barroso Fight Time
5 29 Aug 201424.9 yrs W3-0 David Hayes 1-2 · 30.4 yrs Welterweight KO/TKOKO/TKO R13:07 1.00 1,290→1,313 +23 959 – Fight Time Promotions - Fight Time 20 Fight Time
4 30 May 201424.7 yrs W2-0 Mikerson Lindor 1-0 · 21.4 yrs Welterweight KO/TKOPunches R14:59 1.00 1,199→1,290 +91 1,214 – Fight Time 19: Battle of the Brave Fight Time
3 17 Feb 201222.4 yrs W1-0 Alejandro Gamez 1-2 · 36.7 yrs Welterweight SubArmbar R12:49 1.00 1,145→1,212 +67 1,063 – Fight Time 8: It's Fight Time Fight Time
2 27 May 201121.7 yrs W2-0 Michael Trujillo 1-1 · 21.8 yrs – KO/TKO R3 1.00 1,080→1,145 +65 1,077 – Florida Regional Florida Regional am
1 12 Nov 201021.1 yrs W1-0 Corey Wieseler debut – Decision -- 0.80 1,041→1,080 +39 1,041 – Florida Regional Regional / Unaffiliated am