Niko Price vs Leon Shahbazyan
Odds, prediction and stats · Welterweight · 3 rounds · Prelims
Fight details
- Date
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026
- Prelims starts
- 5:00 PM ET · 2:00 PM PT · 10:00 PM UK
- Venue
- Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Broadcast
- Paramount+ (as ufc.com lists it)
- Weight class
- Welterweight
- Rounds
- 3 × 5 minutes
- Weigh-in
- Niko Price 170.5 lb, Leon Shahbazyan 171 lb
Preview
Niko Price (16-11) faces Leon Shahbazyan (12-5) in a welterweight bout on the prelims of UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada. Niko Price has won 8 of 19 UFC fights, 4 by knockout and 2 by submission, and comes in on 4 losses in a row. Leon Shahbazyan has won 0 of 1 UFC fight.
Leon Shahbazyan is 7 years younger; Niko Price has a 2-inch reach advantage.
The betting market makes Leon Shahbazyan a 57% favourite (−145). The line has moved toward Leon Shahbazyan since it opened.
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Brendan Allen 27-7
vs Christian Leroy Duncan 15-2
Line moving to Duncan, 13 points since the open
−122▲+102
−210+180
−115 BetMGM+104 FanDuel
53%47%
50%50%
Matheus Camilo 11-3
vs Jai Herbert 14-6-1
−192+162
−185+161
−189 BetRivers+170 Caesars
63%37%
72%28%
Loopy Godinez 14-6
vs Ketlen Souza 17-6
Line moving to Godinez, 4 points since the open
▲−238+195
−190+165
−233 Caesars+198 FanDuel
68%32%
73%27%
Andre Fili 25-14 (1 NC)
vs Kai Kamaka III 18-8-1
Line moving to III, 4 points since the open
−152▲+128
−175+153
−145 BetMGM+132 BetRivers
58%42%
60%40%
Malcolm Wellmaker 10-2
vs Otari Tanzilovi 10-2
−208+176
−240+200
−200 BetMGM+185 Caesars
65%35%
51%49%
Julius Walker 7-3
vs Gerald Meerschaert 37-22
Line moving to Meerschaert, 5 points since the open
−303▲+245
−400+316
−303 BetMGM+250 Caesars
72%28%
80%20%
Francisco Prado 12-5
vs Ismael Bonfim 20-7
Line moving to Prado, 5 points since the open
▲−147+120
−119−101
−143 FanDuel+125 Caesars
57%43%
60%40%
Felipe Franco 11-2
vs Brendson Ribeiro 17-11 (1 NC)
Line moving to Franco, 6 points since the open
▲−400+310
−270+222
−370 BetRivers+320 Caesars
77%23%
83%17%
RJ Harris 6-0
vs Allen Frye Jr. 6-1
Line moving to Harris, 3 points since the open
▲−364+288
−300+245
−345 BetRivers+300 Caesars
75%25%
81%19%
Alice Pereira 7-1
vs Daria Zhelezniakova 10-3
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67%33%
Melissa Gatto 9-3-2
vs Ernesta Kareckaite 6-2-1
Line moving to Gatto, 11 points since the open
▲−120−102
+135−155
−115 BetMGM+102 DraftKings
52%48%
54%46%
Questions and answers
When is Niko Price vs Leon Shahbazyan?
Niko Price vs Leon Shahbazyan is on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan. The prelims starts at 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT, 10:00 PM UK).
Where is Niko Price vs Leon Shahbazyan?
Niko Price vs Leon Shahbazyan takes place at Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada.
How can I watch Niko Price vs Leon Shahbazyan?
ufc.com lists the prelims on Paramount+.
Who is favoured to win, Niko Price or Leon Shahbazyan?
Leon Shahbazyan is the betting favourite. With the bookmakers' margin removed, the market gives Leon Shahbazyan a 57% chance and Niko Price 43%. Best prices at US books: Niko Price, +125 at Caesars; Leon Shahbazyan, −143 at DraftKings.
What does the CageOracle model predict for Niko Price vs Leon Shahbazyan?
The model gives Leon Shahbazyan a 59% chance.
How many rounds is Niko Price vs Leon Shahbazyan?
3 rounds of five minutes.
What are Niko Price and Leon Shahbazyan's records?
Niko Price is 16-11 (8-11 in the UFC). Leon Shahbazyan is 12-5 (0-1 in the UFC).
How old are Niko Price and Leon Shahbazyan?
Niko Price is 37 and Leon Shahbazyan is 30.
How tall are Niko Price and Leon Shahbazyan, and what is their reach?
Niko Price is 6'0" and has a 76" reach; Leon Shahbazyan is 6'4" and has a 74" reach.
Where are Niko Price and Leon Shahbazyan from?
Niko Price fights out of Cape Coral, Florida; Leon Shahbazyan fights out of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Have Niko Price and Leon Shahbazyan fought before?
No. This is their first fight against each other in the UFC.