Michael Chiesa

MICHAEL CHIESA

"Maverick"

15-768.2% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Organization

UFC
USA

Nationality

American

Birth

07/12/1987 (38)

Birthplace

Aurora

United States

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Height

185 cm (6'1")

Biography

Michael Chiesa is an American professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight and Welterweight divisions of the UFC. He rose to fame as the winner of the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter: Live in 2012 and became known for his elite grappling and submission skills. Following a successful career spanning nearly two decades, Chiesa announced his retirement in March 2026.

WIN BREAKDOWN

22 total fights · 0% KO rate

KO/TKO0 (0%)
Submission9 (60%)
Decision6 (40%)

Fight history (22)

1 / 5
Win
vs Niko PriceSubmission (rear-naked choke) (R1)UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer — 28/03/2026
Win
vs Court McGeeDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) (R3)UFC on ESPN: Usman vs. Buckley — 14/06/2025
Win
vs Max GriffinSubmission (Rear Naked Choke) (R3)UFC 310 — 07/12/2024
Win
vs Tony FergusonSubmission (Rear Naked Choke) (R1)UFC Fight Night August 03 2024 — 03/08/2024
Loss
vs Kevin HollandSubmission (D'Arce Choke) (R1)UFC 291 — 29/07/2023

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