What a rough way for Niko Price to lose. He’s now 14-4 with one no contest. Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Niko Price lost to Vicente Luque at UFC 249 on Saturday night due to some nastiness with his eye.

The fight between the two was called during the third round due to Price’s eye being swollen shut and looking nasty with a huge cut. Luque was awarded a TKO victory to improve to 18-7-1.

Here is a look at Price’s eye:

That was a rough way for Price to lose. He’s now 14-4 with one no contest.

As for questions about his health, he was still in good spirits and hugged and congratulated Luque on the win.

Price was taken to the hospital after the fight.

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