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Michael Chiesa to Retire After March 28 Bout at UFC Seattle

He says the Seattle date fits his plan to finish his UFC deal, marking a move to his established analyst role.

Overview

  • Chiesa, 38, will end his career following a welterweight fight with Carlston Harris at UFC Fight Night 271 on March 28 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
  • He announced the decision on The Anik & Florian Podcast, saying he intended to fight out a recently signed contract before retiring.
  • The Season 15 winner of The Ultimate Fighter holds a 19-7 MMA record, including 14-7 in the UFC over a 14-year tenure.
  • He enters the bout on a three-fight winning streak with submissions of Tony Ferguson and Max Griffin and a decision over Court McGee.
  • The event will be his first fight in Washington since 2013 as he transitions fully to his ongoing role as a UFC studio analyst.