Niko Price Says He’s Only an Underdog at UFC Fight Night 119 On Paper

Niko Price spoke with MMAjunkie ahead of his fight with Vicente Luque at UFC Fight Night 119 about being the perceived underdog and more. Highlights are below:

On being considered the underdog: “That’s all paper. When we touch the mat and the door shuts, that’s the truth. The real me comes out, the real him comes out, and we’ll see who’s better at the end of 15 minutes.”

On Luque stepping in after Luan Chagas had to withdraw: “I’m so happy that he stepped up, because … he’s a fighter, just like I’m a fighter, and we’re both going to go in there, and we’re going to fight, and it’s going to be awesome. Hopefully, we can put a good show on and get a bonus.”

On his plan in the fight: “When I get in there, I’m going to bring it every time, whether I’m sick or anything,” Price said. “I’m going to come in there and throw down, and you better respect it, or you’re going to end up like [Alan] Jouban.”