Highlights! Chiesa Retires On Top, Strangles Price Early
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 28: Michael Chiesa prepares to face Niko Price in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Climate Pledge Arena on March 28, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Michael Chiesa vs. Niko Price squared off earlier tonight (Sat.
, Mar. 28, 2026) at UFC Seattle LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Both men were clear ahead of time that this would be their final bout inside the Octagon, but only one fighter could retire on a high note.
That man was Washington’s own Michael Chiesa. Price was shockingly willing to wrestle in the early going, and he actually landed the first takedown of the fight. It immediately backfired, however, as Chiesa was able to wrestle his way into top position in seconds.
A moment later, Chiesa jumped the back and landed in his best possible position. Price tried to front flip his way to safety and did manage to slam Chiesa on his face, but he failed to escape the grasp of “The Maverick. ” Seconds later, Chiesa secured the rear naked choke finish inside a minute.
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