UFC Seattle Adds Hometown Fighters to Stacked Card

The March 28 event at Climate Pledge Arena will feature several local fighters.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The UFC is returning to Seattle on March 28 with a stacked card at Climate Pledge Arena. In recent days, the promotion has revealed several new additions to the lineup, including a homecoming fight for Washington native Terrance McKinney as he takes on Canada's Kyle Nelson in a lightweight bout. Other local fighters set to compete include Chase Hooper, who will battle Lance Gibson Jr. from Vancouver. The main event features a five-round middleweight clash between former champion Israel Adesanya and Joe Pyfer.

Why it matters

The UFC's return to Seattle is a major event for the city's passionate MMA fanbase, and the inclusion of several local fighters will only add to the excitement. These hometown heroes will look to put on a show in front of their supporters as they compete on the big stage.

The details

In addition to the Adesanya vs. Pyfer main event, the UFC Fight Night 271 card will feature several other notable matchups. Washington's Terrance McKinney will face off against Canada's Kyle Nelson in a lightweight fight, while fellow Washingtonian Chase Hooper takes on Vancouver's Lance Gibson Jr. The card is also set to include a light heavyweight bout between Bruno Lopes and Navajo Stirling, as well as a strawweight fight between Carol Foro and Stephanie Luciano.

  • The UFC Fight Night 271 event will take place on March 28, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.

The players

Israel Adesanya

A former UFC middleweight champion who will headline the event in a five-round fight against Joe Pyfer.

Terrance McKinney

A lightweight fighter from Washington state who will compete on the UFC Seattle card.

Chase Hooper

Another Washington native who will fight on the UFC Seattle event against Lance Gibson Jr. from Vancouver.

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What they’re saying

“The UFC's return to Seattle is always a big event for our city's passionate MMA fans, and having so many local fighters on the card is going to make it even more special.”

— Terrance McKinney, UFC Fighter (MMA Junkie)

What’s next

Ticket sales for the UFC Fight Night 271 event in Seattle will open to the public on February 20, 2026.

The takeaway

The UFC's stacked card for its return to Seattle features several hometown fighters looking to put on a show in front of their supporters, adding to the excitement for this highly anticipated event.