Nikolay Veretennikov vs Niko Price - AI generated fight pick

Nikolay Veretennikov is the pick due to his superior significant strike accuracy (56% vs. 43%) and slightly better takedown defense (63% vs. 50%), which are crucial in a matchup where both fighters have shown defensive vulnerabilities. While both are 35 and have similar physical attributes, Niko Price's recent form is concerning, with four losses in his last five, including two by KO/TKO, indicating declining durability. Veretennikov's Sambo base could help him neutralize Price's freestyle unpredictability, and his ability to land efficiently at range is a key edge. The matchup history shows fighters with Veretennikov's profile (solid defense, high accuracy, and Sambo background) have had recent success against aggressive but defensively porous strikers like Price, especially as they age and their chin starts to fade. However, Price's power and finishing ability keep this from being a high-confidence pick.