A fairytale! Veteran fighter delivers a flawless performance and retires from MMA with a stunning submission at UFC Seattle.

Chiesa makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Michael chiesa He achieved what many fighters dream of: the perfect career ending. UFC SeattleAt the event held this Saturday (28), the American fought his last fight at home and won in an impressive way, delighting the fans present at the Climate Pledge Arena. At 38 years old, 'Maverick' finished the also experienced Niko Price in just over a minute in the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg).

In this way, Chiesa achieved his fourth consecutive victory, proving that, despite his advanced age for competition, he continues to perform at a high level and remain relevant. As expected, the athlete, receiving a standing ovation, was moved to tears and made a point of thanking and expressing his gratitude to the UFC and the fans.

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Michael chiesa He began his MMA career in 2010 and debuted in the UFC in 2012. The American won The Ultimate Fighter 15 and was ranked in the lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) and welterweight divisions for years. In the sport, the athlete built a record of 20 wins and seven losses. His main results were against To the fifth, Beneil Dariush, Carlos Condit, Diego Sanchez, Francisco Massaranduba, Jim Miller, Neil Magny, Rafael dos Anjos e Tony Ferguson.

Perfect performance

Even competing in hostile territory, Price went on the attack, but it didn't intimidate Chiesa. Quickly, the home athlete sought a grappling fight, took his opponent down, took his back and, a jiu-jitsu specialist, finished with a rear-naked choke, driving the crowd in the arena wild.

UFC Seattle Results

MAIN CARD

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): joe pyfer derrotou Israel adesanya by technical knockout (punches) at 4:18 of R2

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alexa grasso derrotou Maycee barber by knockout (punch) at 2:42 of round 1

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Michael chiesa derrotou Niko Price via submission (rear naked choke) at 1min03s of R1

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Lerryan Douglas derrotou julian erosa by knockout (punches) at 3:33 of R1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Yousri Belgaroui derrotou Mansur Abdul-Malik by technical knockout (punches and knee strike) at 1:21 of round 3

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): terrance mckinney derrotou kyle nelson by technical knockout (high kick and punches) at 24 seconds of round 1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Tofiq Musayev derrotou Ignatius Bahamondes by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-27, 30-27)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Lance Gibson Jr. defeated Chase Hooper by technical knockout (punches and kicks) at 2:04 of round 1

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Fortuna Tyrrell defeated Marcin tybura by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Casey O'Neill defeated Gabriella Fernandes by knockout (punches) at 3:11 of R1

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Navajo Stirling derrotou Bruno Lopes by technical knockout (punches) at 4:05 of R2

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Ricky simon e Adrian Yanez It ended in a majority tie by the judges (29-28, 28-28, 28-28).

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Alexia Thainara derrotou Bruna Brazil by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)