Daniel Cormier explains why a 21-fight Octagon veteran didn’t get a retirement sendoff at UFC Seattle – ‘It was kind of weird’
Sorry, bud — only one retirement per show. Veteran Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight and The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 15 winner Michael Chiesa capped off his career in storybook fashion this past weekend (Sat. , March 28, 2026) at UFC Seattle, submitting Niko Price in just 63 seconds (watch highlights).
Following the win, the promotion rolled […]
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 27: UFC welterweight fighter Niko Price weighs in at 170pounds during UFC Fight Night: Adesanya v Pyfer Official Weigh-in at the Hyatt Regency on March 27, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images) | Getty Images Sorry, bud — only one retirement per show . Veteran Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight and The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 15 winner Michael Chiesa capped off his career in storybook fashion this past weekend (Sat.
, March 28, 2026) at UFC Seattle, submitting Niko Price in just 63 seconds ( watch highlights ). Following the win, the promotion rolled out the red carpet. Chiesa received a proper sendoff, complete with a post-fight interview and a tribute video package to celebrate his career ( watch it here ).
But while all eyes were on “The Maverick,” his opponent was left in an awkward spot. Price — who had also announced ahead of fight week that he would be retiring — was seen walking around the cage with his gloves in hand, seemingly waiting for his own moment that never came. Fans quickly called it disrespectful .