Michael Chiesa
| Age | 37 |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 6' 1" |
| Weight Class | Welterweight |
Michael Chiesa is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 18 wins, 7 losses and 0 draws
Professional Career Statistics
| Pro Record | 18-7-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | 1 month, 6 days |
| Rounds Fought | 38.9 |
| Avg. Fights/Year | 1.8 |
| Longest Layoff | 1 year, 8 months, 9 days |
| Quickest Turnaround | 1 month, 2 days |
Record BreakDown
| - | KO/TKO | SUB | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 0 | 11 | 6 | |
| Losses | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Finish Rate | 61.1% |
|---|---|
| Finished Rate | 85.7% |
| Win by Decision Rate | 33.3% |
| Loss by Decision Rate | 14.3% |
| Win by KO Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by KO Rate | 28.6% |
| Win by SUB Rate | 61.1% |
| Loss by SUB Rate | 57.1% |
Win Method
Loss Method
Quick Hits
| Fastest Win | 45 |
|---|---|
| Fastest KO | - |
| Fastest SUB | 45 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ws) | 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) | 08:05 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ls) | 1.4 |
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) | 06:58 |
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds
Official Professional MMA Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFF | 12/07/2024 |
W
(17-7-0) |
Max Griffin
(18-11-0) |
WW
( 170.5 vs. 170.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
UFC 310: PANTOJA vs ASAKURA |
3 | 01:56 | |
| OFF | 08/03/2024 |
W
(16-7-0) |
Tony Ferguson
(25-11-0) |
WW
( 170.0 vs. 170.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
UFC FN ON ESPN 166: SANDHAGEN VS NURMAGOMEDOV |
1 | 03:44 | |
| OFF | 07/29/2023 |
L
(16-6-0) |
Kevin Holland
(26-12-0) |
WW
( 170.0 vs. 169.5 ) |
Submission
(D'arce Choke)
UFC 291: POIRIER vs GAETHJE |
1 | 02:39 | |
| OFF | 11/20/2021 |
L
(16-5-0) |
Sean Brady
(17-1-0) |
WW
( 170.5 vs. 170.5 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC FN 88 ON ESPN: VIEIRA vs TATE |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 08/07/2021 |
L
(16-4-0) |
Vicente Luque
(23-10-1) |
WW
( 170.5 vs. 170.0 ) |
Submission
(D'arce Choke)
UFC 265: LEWIS vs GANE |
1 | 03:25 | |
| OFF | 01/20/2021 |
W
(15-4-0) |
Neil Magny
(29-13-0) |
WW
( 170.5 vs. 171.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC FN 62 ON ESPN: CHIESA vs. MAGNY |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 01/25/2020 |
W
(14-4-0) |
Rafael Dos Anjos
(32-17-0) |
WW
( 170.5 vs. 170.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC ESPN FN 31 - BLAYDES vs. DOS SANTOS |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 07/06/2019 |
W
(13-4-0) |
Diego Sanchez
(30-14-0) |
WW
( 170.5 vs. 169.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC 239 |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 12/29/2018 |
W
(12-4-0) |
Carlos Condit
(32-14-0) |
WW
( 170.5 vs. 171.0 ) |
Submission
(Kimura)
UFC 232: JONES vs. GUSTAFSSON 2 |
2 | 00:56 | |
| OFF | 07/07/2018 |
L
(12-3-0) |
Anthony Pettis
(25-14-0) |
LW
( 157.5 * vs. 156.0 ) |
Submission
(Triangle Choke)
UFC 226: MIOCIC vs. CORMIER |
2 | 00:52 | |
| OFF | 06/25/2017 |
L
(12-2-0) |
Kevin Lee
(20-8-0) |
LW
( 155.0 vs. 156.0 ) |
TKO/RSC
UFC Fight Night: Cheisa vs. Lee |
1 | 04:37 | |
| OFF | 04/16/2016 |
W
(11-2-0) |
Beneil Dariush
(22-6-1) |
LW
( 156.0 vs. 156.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
UFC Fight Night 87: Evans vs. Teixeira |
2 | 01:20 | |
| OFF | 12/10/2015 |
W
(10-2-0) |
Jim Miller
(38-18-0) |
LW
( 156.0 vs. 155.5 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
UFC Fight Night 80; Namajunas vs VanZant |
2 | 02:57 | |
| OFF | 04/04/2015 |
W
(9-2-0) |
Mitchell Clarke
(11-5-0) |
LW
( 155.5 vs. 155.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC Fight Night 63: Lamas vs Mendes |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 09/05/2014 |
L
(9-1-0) |
Joe Lauzon
(28-15-0) |
LW
( 156.0 vs. 155.0 ) |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage)
UFC Fight Night 50: Mousasi vs Souza |
2 | 02:14 | |
| OFF | 05/24/2014 |
W
(8-1-0) |
Francisco Trinaldo
(29-9-0) |
LW
( 156.0 vs. 155.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 11/06/2013 |
W
(7-1-0) |
Colton Smith
(6-5-0) |
LW
( 156.0 vs. 155.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
UFC Fight for the Troops: Kennedy vs. Natal |
1 | 01:43 | |
| OFF | 07/27/2013 |
L
(7-0-0) |
Jorge Masvidal
(35-17-0) |
LW
( 155.5 vs. 155.0 ) |
Submission
(Choke)
Fox 8: Johnson vs. Moraga |
2 | 04:59 | |
| OFF | 02/23/2013 |
W
(6-0-0) |
Anton Kuivanen
(26-12-0) |
LW
( 156.0 vs. 156.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche |
2 | 02:29 | |
| OFF | 06/01/2012 |
W
(5-0-0) |
Al Iaquinta
(15-7-1) |
LW
( 156.0 vs. 155.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
TUF Live Finale |
1 | 02:47 | |
| OFF | 05/25/2012 |
W
(5-0-0) |
James Vick
(13-6-0) |
LW
( 156.0 vs. 155.5 ) |
TKO/RSC
The Ultimate Fighter Season 15 - 05/25/12 * |
2 | 01:55 | |
| OFF | 05/11/2012 |
W
(5-0-0) |
Justin Lawrence
(11-5-0) |
LW
( 155.0 vs. 156.0 ) |
TKO/RSC
The Ultimate Fighter Season 15 - 05/11/12 * |
3 | 01:02 | |
| OFF | 04/06/2012 |
W
(5-0-0) |
Jeremy Larsen
(5-4-0) |
LW
( 155.5 vs. 154.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
The Ultimate Fighter Season 15 - 04/06/12 * |
2 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 03/09/2012 |
W
(5-0-0) |
Johnavon Vistante Jr.
(13-12-0) |
LW
( 156.0 vs. 156.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
The Ultimate Fighter Season 15 - 03/09/12 * |
1 | 02:05 | |
| OFF | 10/01/2011 |
W
(4-0-0) |
Darrell Fenner
(4-6-0) |
MW
( 171.5 vs. 179.5 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
CageSport XVI |
1 | 00:45 | |
| NRB | 07/16/2011 |
W
(3-0-0) |
Matt Coble
(10-9-0) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Lords of the Cage: Battle at the Bay |
1 | 05:00 | ||
| NRB | 04/28/2011 |
W
(2-0-0) |
Evian Rodriguez
(5-25-0) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Banner Promotions & LOTC presents: Conquest of the Cage |
1 | 01:03 | ||
| OFF | 03/26/2011 |
Unknown
(1-0-0) |
Darcy James
(4-4-0) |
MW
( 185.0 vs. 155.0 ) |
Unknown
Battlefield 7: Invasion |
1 | 00:53 | |
| NRB | 10/30/2010 |
W
(0-0-0) |
Andy Paves
(6-1-0) |
WW
( 170.4 vs. 170.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Rumble on The Ridge XIV |
3 | 05:00 |
|
* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts. * Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record * Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class |
Amateur Career Statistics
| AM Record | 6-1-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | 9 months, 0 days |
| Rounds Fought | 13.4 |
| Avg. Fights/Year | 4.0 |
| Longest Layoff | 8 months, 1 day |
| Quickest Turnaround | 2 weeks, 0 days |
Record BreakDown
| - | KO/TKO | SUB | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 0 | 4 | 2 | |
| Losses | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Finish Rate | 66.7% |
|---|---|
| Finished Rate | 100.0% |
| Win by Decision Rate | 33.3% |
| Loss by Decision Rate | 0.0% |
| Win by KO Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by KO Rate | 0.0% |
| Win by SUB Rate | 66.7% |
| Loss by SUB Rate | 100.0% |
Win Method
Loss Method
Quick Hits
| Fastest Win | 03 |
|---|---|
| Fastest KO | - |
| Fastest SUB | 03 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ws) | 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) | 06:31 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ls) | 0.4 |
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) | 01:07 |
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds
Official Amateur MMA Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRB | 03/20/2010 |
W
(5-1-0) |
Josh Busby
(2-3-0) |
LW |
Submission
(Triangle Choke)
Thunder and Lightning 6 |
2 | 03:00 |
|
| NRB | 11/07/2009 |
W
(4-1-0) |
Marc Forsyth
(5-5-0) |
LW |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
NW Fight Challenge VIII: Punishment |
2 | 01:09 |
|
| NRB | 10/24/2009 |
W
(3-1-0) |
Sean Johnson
(2-3-0) |
LHW |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
ExciteFIGHT - Italian Invasion |
1 | 03:00 |
|
| NRB | 09/16/2009 |
W
(2-1-0) |
Charlie Shultz
(0-1-0) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Conquest of the Cage 6 |
1 | 03:00 | ||
| NRB | 05/09/2009 |
W
(1-1-0) |
Dean Brim
(1-2-0) |
LW |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
ExciteFIGHT 05/09/09 |
5 | 03:00 |
|
| NRB | 02/21/2009 |
W
(0-1-0) |
Bryan Willson
(0-1-0) |
MW |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Royal Beat Down 02/21/09 |
3 | 03:00 | |
| OFF | 06/20/2008 |
L
(0-0-0) |
Marc Forsyth
(5-5-0) |
LW
( 155.0 vs. 153.5 ) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Sportfight 23 |
1 | 01:07 |
|
* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts. * Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record * Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class |