UFC Seattle Main Card Set with New Opponent for Chiesa’s Farewell Bout
The UFC returns to Seattle this Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena. The event will stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the United States.
The promotion revealed the main card during the UFC London broadcast last weekend. Fans will see several key matchups on the bill.
Main event
Israel Adesanya headlines the night against Joe Pyfer. Adesanya makes his U.S. return while seeking to end a difficult stretch.
The former middleweight champion has lost three straight fights. He has dropped four of his last five outings.
Co-main and other key fights
Former champ Alexa Grasso rematches Maycee Barber at flyweight. They first met in February 2021, where Grasso earned a decision victory.
Chiesa change and farewell bout
Michael Chiesa will compete in what has been announced as his final fight. He was originally scheduled to face Carlston Harris.
Chiesa now meets Niko Price as his new opponent. Price, nicknamed “Maverick,” arrives on a three-fight win streak.
Price’s run includes submission wins over Tony Ferguson and Max Griffin. Chiesa will fight the bout in front of a home crowd.
Full main card
- Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer
- Alexa Grasso vs. Maycee Barber
- Michael Chiesa vs. Niko Price
- Julian Erosa vs. Lerryan Douglas
- Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Yousri Belgaroui
- Terrance McKinney vs. Kyle Nelson
For additional coverage and updates on UFC Seattle, Filmogaz.com will provide full reporting. Expect further details as the card approaches.