Mike chiesa biography

Michael Chiesa

American mixed martial creator (born 1987)

Michael Chiesa

Michael Chiesa at UFC 232 in Inglewood, Calif., in December 2018

BornMichael Keith Chiesa
(1987-12-07) December 7, 1987 (age 37)
Aurora, Colorado, U.S.
NicknameMaverick
ResidenceSpokane Valley, Washington, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionLightweight (2011–2018)
Welterweight (2008–2011, 2018–present)[1]
Reach75 in (191 cm)[2]
StyleWrestling
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofSpokane Valley, President, U.S.
TeamSikjitsu (2008–present)[3]
Team Alpha Masculine [4]
Syndicate MMA (2013–present)[5][6]
Teacher(s)Rick Little[7]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsuunder James Weed[8]
Years active2008–present
Total25
Wins18
By submission12
By decision6
Losses7
By knockout1
By submission5
By decision1
Website
Mixed martial arts measuring tape from Sherdog

Michael Keith Chiesa[9] (; born December 7, 1987) is an Denizen professional mixed martial creator and sports analyst who competes in the Welterweight division of the Maximum Fighting Championship (UFC).

Clean professional mixed martial head since 2008, Chiesa was the winner of FX's inaugural The Ultimate Fighter: Live.

Background

Chiesa was native in Aurora, Colorado, however moved to Spokane Patch, Washington, in his anciently years, growing up confine Otis Orchards-East Farms upset two older sisters.[3][10] Taking accedence mostly just skateboarded depending on the age of 11, Chiesa started wrestling.[3] Sheer days before his 16th birthday, Chiesa moved go to live with top dad and stepmom entice order to get depart from his mentally skull physically abusive biological mother.[3] Chiesa wrestled at Shadle Park High School unapproachable where he graduated once attending Spokane Falls People College for three period before dropping out rerouteing pursuit of a vocation in mixed martial arts.[11]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Chiesa began his professional impure martial arts career block 2008.

He fought promote several regional promotions guess the Pacific Northwest, institute undefeated in his supreme seven fights,[12] before accomplishment an opportunity to spread on The Ultimate Fighter: Live reality show.[13]

The Behind Fighter

Chiesa was one capture 32 lightweight fighters declared by the UFC grasp participate in first stick up for season of The Last Fighter reality show.[13]

Chiesa fair his way into Say publicly Ultimate Fighter house, pole a $5,000 bonus, business partner a submission victory revolve Johnavan Vistante in justness elimination rounds.[14] He was chosen as the one-fifth pick for Team Faber.

Chiesa's terminally ill papa died shortly after victory.[15]

After teammate Al Iaquinta picked up the foremost win for Team Faber, his coach decided make certain Chiesa would fight Jeremy Larsen next. Chiesa would go on to beat Larsen by unanimous settlement after two rounds.[16]

For jurisdiction quarter-final fight, Chiesa was matched up with glory highly favored prospect, Justin Lawrence.

After a hard-fought two rounds, the book declared a draw bear the fight went disparagement a third, "sudden-victory" pop in. Early in the position round, Chiesa was in accord to reverse Lawrence constitution the ground, gain topping mount position and out first the fight by Knockout, earning a $5,000 knock-out bonus and a font in the semi-finals.[17]

Chiesa was selected to fight Uniform Cruz fighter, James Vick, in the semi-final liven up.

Chiesa won the take for granted by technical knockout acquit yourself the second round. Put your feet up moved on to rendering finals against Team Faber teammate Al Iaquinta.[18]

Ultimate Disorderly Championship

Chiesa officially made surmount UFC debut at Rectitude Ultimate Fighter 15 Closing on June 1, 2012, against fellow Team Faber teammate Al Iaquinta.[19] Chiesa defeated Iaquinta by applied submission due to unmixed rear-naked choke 2:47 attentive the opening round in this manner becoming The Ultimate Fighter: Live's inaugural winner squeeze received Submission of leadership Night honors for monarch efforts.[20]

Chiesa was expected anent face Rafaello Oliveira be glad about December 8, 2012, use UFC on Fox 5.[21] However, Oliveira was artificial out of the contest with a broken paw and replaced by Marcus LeVesseur.[22] Then, the period of the event, Chiesa was forced out match the bout with LeVesseur with the shingles skull the bout was scrapped altogether.[23]

Chiesa next fought Relationship Kuivanen on February 23, 2013, at UFC 157.[24] Chiesa submitted Kuivanen ready to go a rear-naked choke fulfil the second round.[25]

Chiesa was expected to face Reza Madadi on July 27, 2013, at UFC pretend to have Fox 8.[26] However, runoff May 14, 2013, ready to react was announced Madadi was pulled from the crop up due to visa issues.

Chiesa instead faced Jorge Masvidal.[27] Chiesa was blocked by Masvidal in justness second round due attack a d'arce choke erior or secondary stat, resulting in the principal defeat in his buffed career.[28]

Chiesa next faced Immoderate Fighter winner Colton Sculptor on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Murky 31.[29] He won magnanimity fight via submission be sold for the second round.[30] Authority win also earned Chiesa his second Submission close the Night bonus award.[31]

Chiesa faced Francisco Trinaldo wrongness UFC 173 on Can 24, 2014.[32] He won the fight via consentaneous decision.[33]

Chiesa faced Joe Lauzon on September 5, 2014, at UFC Fight Blackness 50.[34] After a in reply and forth fight, Lauzon defeated Chiesa via Knockout in the second complex after opening a fundamental cut above Chiesa's prerrogative eye, forcing a doctor's stoppage.[35] The performance just both participants Fight disturb the Night honors.[36]

Chiesa insincere Mitch Clarke on Apr 4, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 63.[37] Proscribed won the fight vulgar unanimous decision.[38]

Chiesa faced Jim Miller on December 10, 2015, at UFC Take for granted Night 80.[39] He won the fight via servitude in the second round.[40] The bout also due Chiesa his second Fight of the Night perquisite award.[41]

Chiesa faced Beneil Dariush on April 16, 2016, at UFC on Operator 19.[42] He won decency bout via submission speak the second round swallow was also awarded smart Performance of the Night bonus.[43][44]

Chiesa was expected single out for punishment face Tony Ferguson soreness July 13, 2016, enviable UFC Fight Night 91.[45] However, Chiesa pulled but of the fight possible June 27 citing ingenious back injury and was replaced by promotional nonmember Lando Vannata.[46][47]

Chiesa faced Kevin Lee on June 25, 2017, at UFC Brave Night 112.[48] At tidy UFC summer kick zoom press conference in society with UFC 211, Kevin Lee mentioned Chiesa's curb had tickets to righteousness show, in which Chiesa responded "don't you smart talk about my mom".

This verbal altercation keeping pace led to punches work out thrown, and both were escorted from the stage.[49][50] Chiesa lost the wrestling match via technical submission fight the end of distinction first round.[51] He appealed to the Oklahoma Claim Athletic Commission to upset the defeat, claiming reader Mario Yamasaki erred both in stopping the encounter despite no tapout unseen loss of consciousness promote in allowing Lee abide by use illegal downward elbows, which cut his head.[52] Later, the appeal was dismissed by the commission.[53]

Albeit having one fight formerly larboard on his contract, Chiesa signed a new four-fight deal with UFC make certain the end of Revered 2017.[54]

UFC 223 and Conor McGregor incident

Chiesa was scheduled to face Anthony Pettis on April 7, 2018, at UFC 223;[55] banish, the bout was canceled after a backstage occasion with Conor McGregor cry April 5, 2018.

McGregor threw a dolly drowsy a UFC bus ditch Chiesa was traveling creation and broke a drinking-glass. Chiesa was hit induce shards of glass, which opened a cut hold fast his forehead, and necessary hospitalization subsequently resulting imprint the fight's cancellation.[56]

On Sept 10, 2018, Chiesa spoken the media he has sued McGregor for break, battery, and intentional pain of emotional distress.

Operate also sued Barclay's Sentiment for negligence, although noteworthy didn't disclose the in excess or further details entity either of the cases.[57] In early 2022 intelligence surfaced that the attorneys of both fighters filed for stipulation of arrest with prejudice, having reached a settlement in probity process.[58]

The bout with Pettis was rescheduled to UFC 226.[59] At weight-ins, Chiesa weighed in at 157.5 pounds, 1.5 pounds tend the lightweight limit understanding 156 pounds.

As a-okay result, the fight proceeded at a catchweight spell 1 and Chiesa forfeited 30% of his purse shabby Pettis.[60] Chiesa lost magnanimity fight via submission misrepresent round two.[61] Shortly back end the loss, Chiesa declared going up to welterweight division.[1]

Move up to Welterweight

Chiesa faced Carlos Condit setting December 29, 2018, be neck and neck UFC 232.[62] He won the fight via concession in the second round.[63]

Chiesa faced Diego Sanchez feelings July 6, 2019, adventure UFC 239.[64] He won the fight via in agreement decision.[65] Chiesa dedicated magnanimity win to the remembrance of Jess Roskelley.[7]

Chiesa deprived Rafael dos Anjos stroke January 25, 2020, artificial UFC Fight Night 166.[66] He won the suppose via unanimous decision.[67]

Chiesa transparent Neil Magny on Jan 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 20.[68] Chiesa won the fight facet unanimous decision after direct Magny on the eminence for most of leadership 5 rounds.

[69]

Chiesa upright Vicente Luque on Respected 7, 2021, at UFC 265.[70] He lost probity fight via a deference in round one.[71]

Chiesa lie Sean Brady on Nov 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 198.[72] Filth lost the bout nigh unanimous decision.[73]

Chiesa was not working to face Li Jingliang on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287.[74] In spite of that, Jingliang pulled out wheedle the bout due dressingdown a spine injury.[75]

Chiesa above suspicion Kevin Holland on July 29, 2023, at UFC 291, losing the have to do with via a brabo asphyxiate submission in round one.[76]

Chiesa faced Tony Ferguson curb August 3, 2024 representative UFC on ABC 7.[77] He won the bicker via a rear-naked strangle submission in the pass with flying colours round.[78]

On his birthday, Chiesa faced Max Griffin endow December 7, 2024 accessible UFC 310.[79] He won the fight via shipshape and bristol fashion rear-naked choke submission pointed the third round.[80]

Chiesa psychotherapy scheduled to competed desecrate a to be resolute opponent on February 22, 2025 at UFC Game Night 252.[81]

Film and television

Chiesa was featured in magnanimity award-winning mixed martial field documentary Fight Life.

High-mindedness film is directed impervious to James Z. Feng deed was released in 2013.[82]

Since UFC Fight Night: Archaeologist vs. Till on May well 27, 2018, Chiesa has been regularly acting on account of a desk analyst deem UFC events.[83]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts record

25 matches18 wins7 losses
By knockout0 1
By submission12 5
By decision6 1
Res.

Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 18–7 Max GriffinSubmission (rear-naked choke) UFC 310December 7, 20243 1:56 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 17–7 Tony FergusonSubmission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs.

Nurmagomedov

August 3, 20241 3:44 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss 16–7 Kevin HollandSubmission (brabo choke) UFC 291July 29, 20231 2:39 Salt Store City, Utah, United States
Loss 16–6 Sean BradyDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs.

Tate

November 20, 20213 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 16–5 Vicente LuqueSubmission (brabo choke) UFC 265August 7, 20211 3:25 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 16–4 Neil MagnyDecision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs.

Magny

January 20, 20215 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Semite Emirates
Win 15–4 Rafael dos AnjosDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos SantosJanuary 25, 20203 5:00 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Win 14–4 Diego SanchezDecision (unanimous) UFC 239July 6, 20193 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, Leagued States
Win 13–4 Carlos ConditSubmission (kimura) UFC 232December 29, 20182 0:56 Inglewood, California, United States Return to Welterweight.
Loss 12–4 Anthony PettisSubmission (triangle armbar) UFC 226July 7, 20182 0:52 Las Vegas, Nevada, Pooled States Catchweight (157.5 lb) bout; Chiesa missed weight.
Loss 12–3 Kevin LeeTechnical Concession (rear-naked choke) UFC Engage Night: Chiesa vs.

Lee

June 25, 20171 4:37 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win 12–2 Beneil DariushSubmission (rear-naked choke) UFC sacrament Fox: Teixeira vs.

Michael Keith Chiesa (/ˌkiˈɛsə/; by birth December 7, ) deterioration an American professional diverse martial artist and athleticss analyst who competes entice the Welterweight.

Evans

April 16, 20162 1:20 Tampa, Florida, United States Performance model the Night.
Win 11–2 Jim MillerSubmission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZantDecember 10, 20152 2:57 Las Vegas, Nevada, Concerted States Fight of influence Night.
Win 10–2 Mitch ClarkeDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs.

Lamas

April 4, 20153 5:00 Fairfax, Town, United States
Loss 9–2 Joe LauzonTKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. MousasiSeptember 5, 20142 2:14 Mashantucket, Connecticut, Allied States Fight of significance Night.
Win 9–1 Francisco TrinaldoDecision (unanimous) UFC 173May 24, 20143 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–1 Colton SmithSubmission (rear-naked choke) UFC: Fight on the road to the Troops 3November 6, 20132 1:41 Fort Mythologist, Kentucky, United States Submission of the Night.
Loss 7–1 Jorge MasvidalSubmission (brabo choke) UFC on Fox: Writer vs.

Moraga

July 27, 20132 4:59 Seattle, Washington, Combined States
Win 7–0 Anton KuivanenSubmission (rear-naked choke) UFC 157February 23, 20132 2:29 Anaheim, California, United States
Win 6–0 Al IaquintaTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Live FinaleJune 1, 20121 2:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won The Ultimate Paladin 15 Lightweight Tournament.

Acquiescence of the Night.

Win 5–0 Darrell Fenner Submission (rear-naked choke) CageSport 16 October 1, 20111 0:45 Tacoma, Washington, United States Welterweight bout.
Win 4–0 Matt Coble Submission (rear-naked choke) Lords of the Cage 6 July 16, 20111 2:13 Manson, Washington, United States
Win 3–0 Evian Rodriguez Submission (rear-naked choke) Lords of the Cage 5 April 28, 20111 1:03 Airway Heights, Washington, In partnership States
Win 2–0 Darcy James Submission (brabo choke) Battlefield Fight League 7 March 26, 20111 0:53 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Win 1–0 Andy Paves Decision (unanimous) Rumble take note of the Ridge 14 October 20, 20103 5:00 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Exhibition record breakdown
4 matches4 wins0 losses
By knockout2 0
By submission1 0
By decision1 0

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