Michael Chiesa secures new opponent for UFC Seattle retirement fight Michael Chiesa will compete in his final UFC event at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on March 28, with his opponent now set as Niko Price. Originally scheduled to face Carlston Harris, Chiesa’s fight was postponed after Harris withdrew due to visa complications. The revised matchup was announced during the UFC Fight Night 270 broadcast, marking the 38-year-old’s last appearance in the organization after 22 UFC fights. Chiesa, a former Season 15 "Ultimate Fighter" winner, enters the bout on a three-fight winning streak, including decisive submissions against Tony Ferguson and Max Griffin. His retirement fight will take place at UFC Fight Night 271, where he will face Price, a 36-year-old fighter with a record of 16-10 in MMA and 8-10 in UFC. Price has struggled recently, suffering three consecutive losses, including a knockout defeat to Nikolay Veretennikov at UFC Fight Night 266 in February. His past six fights have resulted in five losses, with his only victory in that stretch coming against Alex Morono at UFC 302. The updated UFC Fight Night 271 card features a variety of matchups, including Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer, Maycee Barber vs. Alexa Grasso, and Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Yousri Belgaroui. Other notable bouts include Lerryan Douglas vs. Julian Erosa, Terrance McKinney vs. Kyle Nelson, Gabriella Fernandes vs. Casey O'Neill, Marcio Barbosa vs. Kangjie Zhu, Lance Gibson Jr. vs. Chase Hooper, Bruno Lopes vs. Navajo Stirling, Bruna Brasil vs. Alexia Thainara, Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Tofiq Musayev, and Tyrell Fortune vs. Marcin Tybura.#climate_pledge_arena #michael_chiesa #niko_price #ufc_fight_night_271 #ufc_fight_night_270
UFC Seattle Fight Night Preview: Adesanya vs. Pyfer Headlines Action-Packed Card The UFC returns to Seattle for the fifth time as the Fight Night event at Climate Pledge Arena promises a stacked card featuring a high-stakes middleweight showdown between former champion Israel Adesanya and rising contender Joe Pyfer. The main event marks a pivotal moment for both fighters, with Adesanya seeking to reclaim his form after a three-fight losing streak and Pyfer aiming to elevate his status in the division. The undercard includes a mix of intriguing matchups, local talent, and the final fight for TUF: Live winner Michael Chiesa. Adesanya, a former UFC middleweight titleholder, enters the fight on a three-fight slide, having lost to top contenders Nassourdine Imavov and Paulo Costa, as well as a main event clash with Imavov. At 36, the City Kickboxing standout faces questions about his ability to maintain peak performance, though his history of dominance in the division remains a factor. Pyfer, a standout from Dana White’s Contender Series, has surged with a three-fight winning streak, including a submission victory over Abus Magomedov. His well-rounded skillset and recent sharp performances position him as a serious threat to Adesanya’s legacy. The main card also features a flyweight rematch between Alexa Grasso and Maycee Barber, two of the division’s top contenders. Grasso, who claimed the flyweight title in 2025, has struggled in recent outings after a draw with Barber and losses to Valentina Shevchenko and Natalia Silva. Barber, meanwhile, has remained undefeated since their initial meeting, riding a seven-fight winning streak and eager to capitalize on her opportunity to challenge for the title.#ufc #climate_pledge_arena #israel_adesanya #joe_pyfer #michael_chiesa
