UFC Seattle’s Michael Chiesa gets a new short-notice opponent for retirement fight
“The Maverick” has a new dance partner. Veteran Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight and The Ultimate Fighter 15 winner Michael Chiesa is set to make the final walk of his career at UFC Seattle next weekend (Sat. , March 28, 2026) — but he’ll now be facing a different opponent.
Fellow veteran Niko Price has agreed […]
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 07: Michael Chiesa reacts to his win in a welterweight bout against Max Griffin during the UFC 310 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 07, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) “The Maverick” has a new dance partner. Veteran Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight and The Ultimate Fighter 15 winner Michael Chiesa is set to make the final walk of his career at UFC Seattle next weekend (Sat.
, March 28, 2026) — but he’ll now be facing a different opponent. Fellow veteran Niko Price has agreed to step in on short notice, replacing Carlston Harris , who withdrew for undisclosed reasons . The promotion announced the change during the UFC London broadcast.
Chiesa (19-7), who hails from nearby Spokane Valley, Washington — roughly four hours from Seattle — will essentially get a hometown sendoff for his retirement fight. And he’s entering it on a high note. “The Maverick” is riding a three-fight win streak, most recently earning a unanimous decision victory over Court McGee at UFC Atlanta .