Michael Chiesa
{{short description|American mixed martial artist (born 1987)}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Michael Chiesa
| nickname = Maverick
| image = Michael Chiesa at UFC 232.jpg
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| caption = Michael Chiesa at UFC 232 in Inglewood, California, in December 2018
| birth_name = Michael Keith Chiesa
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|12|07}}
| birth_place = Aurora, Colorado, U.S.
| residence = Spokane Valley, Washington, U.S.
| height = 6 ft 1 in
| weight = {{convert|170|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Lightweight (2011–2018)
Welterweight (2008–2011, 2018–present){{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2018/7/21/17597130/michael-chiesa-officially-announces-move-up-to-welterweight-mma-ufc|title=Michael Chiesa officially announces move up to welterweight|author=Dan Hiergesell|date=July 21, 2018|publisher=mmamania.com}}
| reach = 75 in{{cite web | url=http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/c58f51dedb310998 | title=Stats | UFC }}
| style = Wrestling
| stance = Southpaw
| fighting_out_of = Colbert, WA, U.S.
| team = Sikjitsu (2008–present){{cite podcast|url=https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yODY0MTkucnNz/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xNTgzMDky|title=#12 - Michael Chiesa|date=August 21, 2019|host=Brandon Fitzgerald}}
Team Alpha Male {{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2014/03/michael-chiesa-meets-francisco-trinaldo-at-ufc-173-in-vegas|title=Michael Chiesa meets Francisco Trinaldo at UFC 173 in Vegas|date=March 1, 2014|work=MMA Junkie|author=MMA Junkie Staff}}
Syndicate MMA (2013–present){{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1767541-michael-chiesa-my-road-back-starts-with-colton-smith|title=Michael Chiesa: 'My Road Back Starts with Colton Smith'|date=September 9, 2013|work=Bleacher Report|author=Z. G. Harris}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/confident-chiesa-feeling-rebuilt-ahead-ufc-223-return|title=Confident Chiesa feeling 'rebuilt' ahead of UFC 223 return|date=April 3, 2018|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship|author=Thomas Gerbasi}}
| rank = Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under James Weed{{cite instagram|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CnLR4foJfQv/|title=2023 is off to a great start. #GoLions|postid=CnLR4foJfQv|user=mikemav22|date=January 9, 2023|access-date=January 10, 2023}}
| years_active = 2008–present
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| mma_subwin = 12
| mma_decwin = 6
| mma_koloss = 1
| mma_subloss = 5
| mma_decloss = 1
| botched circumcision = 1
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| url = {{URL|michaelchiesa.com}}
| sherdog = 46224
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Michael Keith Chiesa{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/15253-mike-chiesa-maverick |title=Mike Chiesa ("Maverick") | MMA Fighter Page |publisher=Tapology |access-date=2016-04-28}} ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|k|i|ˈ|ɛ|s|ə}}; born December 7, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist and sports analyst who competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2008, Chiesa was the winner of FX's inaugural The Ultimate Fighter: Live.
Background
Chiesa was born in Aurora, Colorado, but moved to Spokane County, Washington, in his early years, growing up in Otis Orchards-East Farms with two older sisters.{{cite podcast|url=https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjI1OTc5NTI2L3NvdW5kcy5yc3M/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMzQ4MTY3OTA0|title=Michael Chiesa|host=Darnay Tripp|date=October 23, 2017}} Having spent most of his childhood skateboarding until the age of 11, Chiesa transitioned into wrestling, quickly honing a relentless drive and discipline that would lay the foundation for his rise as a dominant force in the UFC." Chiesa wrestled at Shadle Park High School from where he graduated before attending Spokane Falls Community College {{cite web|url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/jul/04/shadle-park-graduate-michael-chiesa-finds-new-life/|title=Shadle Park graduate Michael Chiesa finds new the life in UFC welterweight division|date=July 4, 2019|work=The Spokesman-Review|author=Ryan Collingwood}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
Chiesa began his professional mixed martial arts career in 2008. He fought for several regional promotions in the Pacific Northwest, going undefeated in his first seven fights,{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mike-Chiesa-46224 |title=Michael "Maverick" Chiesa MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography |website=Sherdog.com |date=1987-12-07 |access-date=2016-04-28}} before gaining an opportunity to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Live reality show.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/02/the-ultimate-fighter-15-cast-unveiled-with-32-lightweight-fighters |title='The Ultimate Fighter 15' cast unveiled with 32 lightweight fighters |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=February 27, 2012 |access-date=January 9, 2023}}
=The Ultimate Fighter=
Chiesa was one of 32 lightweight fighters announced by the UFC to participate in first live season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show.
Chiesa earned his way into The Ultimate Fighter house, and a $5,000 bonus, with a submission victory over Johnavan Vistante in the elimination rounds.{{cite web|url=http://boxing.nv.gov/2012%20Results%20Web/03-09-12%20TUF.pdf |title=Mixed martial arts results, Season 15 – The Ultimate Fighter |publisher=State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry Athletic Commission |date=March 9, 2012 |access-date=March 25, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617073556/http://boxing.nv.gov/2012%20Results%20Web/03-09-12%20TUF.pdf |archive-date=June 17, 2012 }} He was chosen as the fifth pick for Team Faber. Chiesa's terminally ill father died shortly after his victory.{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/michael-chiesa-continues-march-honor-father-ultimate-fighter-144900922.html|title=Michael Chiesa continues march to honor late father on 'The Ultimate Fighter'|date=6 April 2012|work=Yahoo Sports}}
After teammate Al Iaquinta picked up the first win for Team Faber, his coach decided that Chiesa would fight Jeremy Larsen next. Chiesa would go on to defeat Larsen by unanimous decision after two rounds.{{cite web |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/04/episode-no-5-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-live|title=Episode No. 5 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Live'|publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=April 6, 2012 |access-date=January 9, 2023}}
For his quarter-final fight, Chiesa was matched up with the highly favored prospect, Justin Lawrence. After a hard-fought two rounds, the judges declared a draw and the fight went to a third, "sudden-victory" round. Early in the third round, Chiesa was able to reverse Lawrence on the ground, gain a mount position and win the fight by TKO, earning a $5,000 knock-out bonus and a place in the semi-finals.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/05/episode-no-10-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-live |title=Episode No. 10 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Live' |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=May 11, 2012 |access-date=January 9, 2023}}
Chiesa was selected to fight Team Cruz fighter, James Vick, in the semi-final round. Chiesa won the fight by technical knockout in the second round. He moved on to the finals against Team Faber teammate Al Iaquinta.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/05/episode-no-12-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-live|title=Episode No. 12 Recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Live'|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 25, 2012}}
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
Chiesa officially made his UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale on June 1, 2012, against fellow Team Faber teammate Al Iaquinta.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/5/25/3044196/tuf-live-results-michael-chiesa|title=Michael Chiesa, Al Iaquinta Advance to TUF Live Finale Clash|date=May 25, 2012|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Mike Chiappetta}} Chiesa defeated Iaquinta by technical submission due to a rear-naked choke 2:47 into the opening round thus becoming The Ultimate Fighter: Live's inaugural winner and received Submission of the Night honors for his efforts.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/06/tuf-live-finale-bonuses|title=TUF Live Finale bonuses: Kampmann, Chiesa, Lawrence, Cofer win $40K awards|date=June 2, 2012|work=MMAjunkie.com}}
Chiesa was expected to face Rafaello Oliveira on December 8, 2012, at UFC on Fox 5.{{cite web |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/08/ufc-on-fox-5-adds-siver-vs-yagin-chiesa-vs-oliveira |title=UFC on FOX 5 adds Mike Chiesa vs. Rafaello Oliveira |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |access-date=January 10, 2023 |date=August 30, 2012}} However, Oliveira was forced out of the bout with a broken hand and replaced by Marcus LeVesseur.{{cite web |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/10/replacement-marcus-levesseur-meets-michael-chiesa-at-ufc-on-fox-5|title=Replacement Marcus LeVesseur meets Michael Chiesa at UFC on FOX 5 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=October 24, 2012|access-date=January 10, 2023}} Then, the week of the event, Chiesa was forced out of the bout with LeVesseur with the shingles and the bout was scrapped altogether.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/michael-chiesa-ill-scratches-from-saturdays-ufc-on-fox-5-event |title=Michael Chiesa ill, scratches from Saturday's UFC on FOX 5 event |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2012-12-03 |access-date=2012-12-03}}
Chiesa next fought Anton Kuivanen on February 23, 2013, at UFC 157.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/12/20/1929340/mike-chiesa-vs-anton-kuivanen-ufc-157-anaheim-mma |title=Mike Chiesa vs. Anton Kuivanen added to UFC 157 fight card on Feb. 23 in Anaheim |publisher=mmamania.com |date=2012-12-20 |access-date=2012-12-20}} Chiesa submitted Kuivanen with a rear-naked choke in the second round.{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/2/23/4022998/ufc-157-results-michael-chiesa-chokes-out-anton-kuivanen|title=UFC 157 results: Michael Chiesa chokes out Anton Kuivanen|date=February 23, 2013|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Tim Burke}}
Chiesa was expected to face Reza Madadi on July 27, 2013, at UFC on Fox 8.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/michael-chiesa-vs-reza-madadi-added-to-ufc-on-fox-8-in-seattle |title=Michael Chiesa vs. Reza Madadi added to UFC on FOX 8 in Seattle |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2013-04-23 |access-date=2013-04-23}} However, on May 14, 2013, it was announced Madadi was pulled from the bout due to visa issues. Chiesa instead faced Jorge Masvidal.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/05/reza-madadi-out-of-ufc-on-fox-8-jorge-masvidal-now-meets-michael-chiesa|title=Reza Madadi out of UFC on FOX 8, Jorge Masvidal now meets Michael Chiesa|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-05-14}} Chiesa was stopped by Masvidal in the second round due to a d'arce choke submission, resulting in the first defeat in his professional career.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2013/7/27/4563952/ufc-on-fox-8-results-jorge-masvidal-chokes-out-michael-chiesa-handing|title=UFC on FOX 8 results: Jorge Masvidal submits Michael Chiesa, handing him first career loss|date=July 27, 2013|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Mike Chiappetta}}
Chiesa next faced Ultimate Fighter winner Colton Smith on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31.{{cite web|url=http://www.fighters.com/08/23/michael-chiesa-vs-colton-smith-confirmed-for-fight-for-the-troops|title=Michael Chiesa Vs Colton Smith Confirmed For Fight For The Troops|publisher=fighters.com|author=John Petit|date=2013-08-23|access-date=2013-08-23|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004221948/http://www.fighters.com/08/23/michael-chiesa-vs-colton-smith-confirmed-for-fight-for-the-troops|archive-date=2013-10-04}} He won the fight via submission in the second round.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2013/11/ufc-fight-night-31-results-photos-michael-chiesa-vs-colton-smith|title=UFC Fight Night 31 results, photos: Michael Chiesa survives to tap Colton Smith|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-11-07|access-date=2020-06-22}} The win also earned Chiesa his second Submission of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2013/11/ufc-fight-night-31-bonuses-kennedy-chiesa-khabilov-masvidal-win-50000|title=UFC Fight Night 31 bonuses: Kennedy, Chiesa, Khabilov, Masvidal win $50,000|date=November 7, 2013|work=MMAjunkie.com}}
Chiesa faced Francisco Trinaldo at UFC 173 on May 24, 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2014/3/1/5459742/michael-chiesa-vs-francisco-trinaldo-tapped-for-ufc-173|title=Michael Chiesa vs. Francisco Trinaldo tapped for UFC 173|date=March 1, 2014|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2014/5/24/5748664/ufc-173-results-michael-chiesa-dominates-francisco-trinaldo|title=UFC 173 results: Michael Chiesa dominates Francisco Trinaldo|date=May 24, 2014|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle}}
Chiesa faced Joe Lauzon on September 5, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 50.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Lightweights-Joe-Lauzon-Michael-Chiesa-Slated-for-UFC-Fight-Night-in-Connecticut-69343|title=Lightweights Joe Lauzon, Michael Chiesa slated for UFC Fight Night in Connecticut |publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristan Critchfield|date=2013-06-17|access-date=2013-06-17}} After a back and forth fight, Lauzon defeated Chiesa via TKO in the second round after opening a significant cut above Chiesa's right eye, forcing a doctor's stoppage.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/ufc-fight-night-50-results-michael-chiesa-end-prematurely-ends-thriller-with-joe-lauzon|title=UFC Fight Night 50 results: Michael Chiesa cut prematurely ends thriller with Joe Lauzon|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2014-09-05|access-date=2014-09-05}} The performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/ufc-fight-night-50-bonuses-lauzon-chiesa-souza-and-rothwell-win-50|title=UUFC Fight Night 50 bonuses: Lauzon, Chiesa, Souza and Rothwell win $50,000|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=September 6, 2014}}
Chiesa faced Mitch Clarke on April 4, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 63.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bobby-GreenJorge-Masvidal-Michael-ChiesaMitch-Clarke-Added-to-UFC-Fight-Night-80491|title=Michael Chiesa-Mitch Clarke added to UFC Fight Night |publisher=sherdog.com|author=C.J. Tuttle|access-date=2015-01-18|date=2015-01-18}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2015/04/ufc-fight-night-63-results-michael-chiesa-cruises-in-dominant-win-over-mitch-clarke|title=UFC Fight Night 63 results: Michael Chiesa cruises in dominant win over Mitch Clarke|date=April 4, 2015|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes}}
Chiesa faced Jim Miller on December 10, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 80.{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/jim-miller-vs-michael-chiesa-targeted-for-dec-10-ufc-fight-pass-card-090915|title=Jim Miller vs. Michael Chiesa targeted for Dec. 10 UFC Fight Pass card|work=foxsports.com|author=Elias Cepeda|date=2015-09-09|access-date=2015-09-09}} He won the fight via submission in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/ufc-fight-night-80-results-michael-chiesa-submits-jim-miller-with-second-round-choke|title=UFC Fight Night 80 results: Michael Chiesa submits Jim Miller with second-round choke|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2015-12-10|access-date=2015-12-10}} The bout also earned Chiesa his second Fight of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/ufc-fight-night-80-bonuses-namajunas-earns-50000-for-domination-of-vanzant|title=UFC Fight Night 80 bonuses: Namajunas earns $50,000 for domination of VanZant|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2015-12-11|access-date=2015-12-12}}
Chiesa faced Beneil Dariush on April 16, 2016, at UFC on Fox 19.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/1/27/10846428/ufc-on-fox-19-fight-card-michael-chiesa-vs-beneil-dariush|title=Michael Chiesa vs. Beneil Dariush in the works for UFC on FOX 19|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Shaun Al-Shatti|date=27 January 2016|access-date=27 January 2016}} He won the bout via submission in the second round and was also awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/04/ufc-on-fox-19-results-michael-chiesa-taps-beneil-dariush-in-second-round|title=UFC on FOX 19 results: Michael Chiesa taps Beneil Dariush in second round|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2016-04-16|access-date=2016-04-16}}{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/04/ufc-on-fox-19-bonuses-teixeira-chiesa-zaleski-dos-santos-and-akhmedov-take-home-50k|title=UFC on FOX 19 bonuses: Teixeira, Chiesa, Zaleski dos Santos, Akhmedov net $50k|publisher=mmajunkie.com|access-date=2016-04-16|date=2016-04-16}}
Chiesa was expected to face Tony Ferguson on July 13, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 91.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/5/5/11605194/tony-ferguson-vs-michael-chiesa-in-the-works-for-ufcs-south-dakota|title=Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa in the works for UFC's South Dakota debut|last=Helwani|first=Ariel|date=2016-05-06|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=2016-05-06}} However, Chiesa pulled out of the fight on June 27 citing a back injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Lando Vannata.{{Cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/06/michael-chiesa-out-at-ufc-fight-night-91-ufc-seeks-new-opponent-for-tony-ferguson|title=Michael Chiesa out at UFC Fight Night 91, UFC seeks new opponent for Tony Ferguson|author=John Morgan|website=mmajunkie.com|date=2016-06-27|access-date=2016-06-27}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Tony-Ferguson-to-Face-Newcomer-Landon-Vannata-at-UFC-Fight-Night-Sioux-Falls-107079|title=Tony Ferguson to face newcomer Landon Vannata at UFC Fight Night Sioux Falls|author=Tristen Critchfield|website=sherdog.com|date=2016-06-28|access-date=2016-06-28}}
Chiesa faced Kevin Lee on June 25, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 112.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/3/30/15132432/michael-chiesa-returns-to-face-kevin-lee-in-ufc-fight-night-112-main-event|title=Michael Chiesa returns to face Kevin Lee in UFC Fight Night 112 main event|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=2017-03-30|access-date=2017-03-30}} At a UFC summer kick off press conference in association with UFC 211, Kevin Lee mentioned Chiesa's mother had tickets to the show, in which Chiesa responded "don't you ever talk about my mom". This verbal altercation ultimately led to punches being thrown, and both were escorted from the stage.{{Cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/5/13/15635446/ufc-fight-night-mma-news-video-interview-summer-press-conference-dana-white-kevin-lee-michael-chiesa|title=Dana White jokes about scuffle between Lee and Chiesa|date=2017-05-13|website=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2017-05-14}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/5/12/15633582/kevin-lee-michael-chiesa-brawl-on-stage-at-ufc-press-conference|title=Kevin Lee, Michael Chiesa brawl on stage at UFC press conference|date=2017-05-12|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-05-14}} Chiesa lost the fight via technical submission at the end of the first round.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-fight-night-112-results-kevin-lee-submission-win-michael-chiesa-referee-controversy|title=UFC Fight Night 112 results: Kevin Lee defeats Michael Chiesa after controversial 1st-round stoppage|date=2017-06-26|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-06-26|language=en-US}} He appealed to the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission to overturn the defeat, claiming referee Mario Yamasaki erred both in stopping the fight despite no tapout nor loss of consciousness and in allowing Lee to use illegal downward elbows, which cut his head.{{Cite news|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Michael-Chiesa-Appeals-UFC-Fight-Night-112-Loss-to-Kevin-Lee-Cites-Referee-Error-124097|title=Michael Chiesa Appeals UFC Fight Night 112 Loss to Kevin Lee, Cites 'Referee Error'|date=2017-06-29|work=Sherdog}} Later, the appeal was dismissed by the commission.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2017/07/osac-dismisses-michael-chiesas-appeal-ufc-fight-night-112|title=OSAC dismisses Michael Chiesa's appeal to overturn controversial UFC Fight Night 112 loss|date=July 20, 2017|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Fernanda Prates}}
Albeit having one fight left on his contract, Chiesa signed a new four-fight deal with UFC at the end of August 2017.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/8/30/16229846/michael-chiesa-signs-new-four-fight-deal-with-the-ufc|title=Michael Chiesa signs new four-fight deal with the UFC|author=Danny Segura|date=2017-08-30|publisher=mmafighting.com}}
==UFC 223 and Conor McGregor incident==
Chiesa was expected to face Anthony Pettis on April 7, 2018, at UFC 223;{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/1/30/16953564/anthony-pettis-vs-michael-chiesa-agreed-on-for-ufc-223|title=Anthony Pettis vs. Michael Chiesa set for UFC 223|author=Dave Doyle|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=January 30, 2018}} however, the bout was canceled after a backstage incident with Conor McGregor on April 5, 2018. McGregor threw a dolly at a UFC bus that Chiesa was traveling on and broke a window. Chiesa was hit by shards of glass, which opened a cut on his forehead, and needed hospitalization subsequently resulting in the fight's cancellation.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/4/5/17204810/michael-chiesa-vs-anthony-pettis-scratched-from-ufc-223-after-conor-mcgregor-incident|title=Michael Chiesa vs. Anthony Pettis scratched from UFC 223 after Conor McGregor incident|author=Shaun Al-Shatti|date=2018-04-08|publisher=mmafighting.com}}
On September 10, 2018, Chiesa told the media he has sued McGregor for assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. He also sued Barclay's Center for negligence, although he didn't disclose the amounts or further details of either of the cases.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Michael-Chiesa-Files-Lawsuit-Against-Conor-McGregor-Over-Bus-Attack-142253|author=Nathan Zur|publisher=sherdog.com|date=September 11, 2018|title=Michael Chiesa Files Lawsuit Against Conor McGregor Over Bus Attack}} In early 2022 news surfaced that the attorneys of both fighters filed for stipulation of discontinuance with prejudice, having reached a settlement in the process.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/12/2/23373819/michael-chiesa-conor-mcgregor-settle-bus-attack-lawsuit-from-ufc-223|title=Michael Chiesa, Conor McGregor settle bus attack lawsuit from UFC 223|date=December 3, 2022|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Steven Marrocco}}
The bout with Pettis was rescheduled to UFC 226.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/4/30/17305404/michael-chiesa-vs-anthony-pettis-rescheduled-for-ufc-226|title=Michael Chiesa vs. Anthony Pettis rescheduled for UFC 226|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-05-01}} At weight-ins, Chiesa weighed in at 157.5 pounds, 1.5 pounds over the lightweight limit of 156 pounds. As a result, the fight proceeded at a catchweight bout and Chiesa forfeited 30% of his purse to Pettis.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/michael-chiesa-fined-but-ufc-226-bout-with-anthony-pettis-is-a-go|title=Michael Chiesa fined, but UFC 226 bout with Anthony Pettis is a go|date=2018-07-06|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-07-07|language=en-US}} Chiesa lost the fight via submission in round two.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/7/7/17544636/ufc-226-results-anthony-pettis-vs-michael-chiesa-mma-news|title=UFC 226 results: Anthony Pettis submits Michael Chiesa with triangle-armbar|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2018-07-08}} Shortly after the loss, Chiesa announced going up to welterweight division.
==Move up to Welterweight==
Chiesa faced Carlos Condit on December 29, 2018, at UFC 232.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Michael-Chiesa-to-Make-Welterweight-Debut-vs-Carlos-Condit-at-UFC-232-142999|title=Michael Chiesa to make welterweight debut vs. Carlos Condit at UFC 232|last=Critchfield|first=Tristen|website=Sherdog|access-date=2023-01-10|date=September 25, 2018}} He won the fight via submission in the second round.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2018/12/29/18160842/ufc-232-result-carlos-condit-michael-chiesa-welterweight-fight-ppv-mma|title=UFC 232 results: Michael Chiesa submits Carlos Condit with arm-wrenching kimura|last=Myers|first=Thomas|date=2018-12-29|website=MMAmania.com|access-date=2018-12-30}}
Chiesa faced Diego Sanchez on July 6, 2019, at UFC 239.{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/26478442/sources-sanchez-fight-chiesa-ufc-239|title=Diego Sanchez to fight Michael Chiesa at UFC 239|author=Ariel Helwani|work=espn.com|date=2019-04-09|access-date=2019-04-09}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/07/06/ufc-239-results-michael-chiesa/|title=UFC 239 Results: Michael Chiesa Effortlessly Dominates Diego Sanchez|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2019-07-06|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-07}} Chiesa dedicated the win to the memory of Jess Roskelley.
Chiesa faced Rafael dos Anjos on January 25, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 166.{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/rafael-dos-anjos-treft-michael-chiesa-tijdens-ufc-raleigh/|title=Rafael Dos Anjos treft Michael Chiesa tijdens UFC Raleigh|last=Dorff|first=Marcel|date=21 November 2019|language=nl|access-date=2013-01-10}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/01/25/michael-chiesa-impresses-with-dominant-win-over-rafael-dos-anjos/|title=UFC Raleigh Results: Michael Chiesa Impresses with Dominant Win Over RDA|last=McClory|first=Mike|date=2020-01-25|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-26}}
Chiesa faced Neil Magny on January 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 20.{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/michael-chiesa-vs-neil-magny-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-yas-island-op-20-januari/|title=Michael Chiesa vs. Neil Magny added to UFC event on Yas Island on January 20|publisher=mmadna.nl|author=Marcel Dorff|date=2020-12-22|access-date=2023-01-10}} {{in lang|nl}} Chiesa won the fight via unanimous decision after controlling Magny on the ground for most of the 5 rounds. {{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/01/20/ufc-fight-island-8-results-neil-magny-vs-michael-chiesa/|title=UFC Fight Island 8 Results: Michael Chiesa Out-Grapples Neil Magny|publisher=cagesidepress|author=Jay Anderson|date=2021-01-20|access-date=2021-01-20}}
Chiesa faced Vicente Luque on August 7, 2021, at UFC 265.{{Cite web|last=Prawdzik|first=Chris|date=2021-06-14|title=Michael Chiesa vs. Vicente Luque Set for UFC 265|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/06/14/michael-chiesa-vs-vicente-luque-set-ufc-265/|access-date=2021-06-15|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} He lost the fight via a submission in round one.{{Cite web|last=Law|first=Eddie|date=2021-08-07|title=UFC 265 Results: Vicente Luque Calls for Title Shot After Submitting Michael Chiesa|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/08/07/ufc-265-results-vicente-luque-taps-michael-chiesa/|access-date=2021-08-08|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}
Chiesa faced Sean Brady on November 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 198.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/9/2/22654870/michael-chiesa-vs-sean-brady-on-tap-for-nov-20-ufc-event|title=Michael Chiesa vs. Sean Brady on tap for Nov. 20 UFC event|author=Steven Marrocco and Mike Heck|date=2021-09-02|access-date=2021-09-03|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US}} He lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Gibbons|first=Justin|date=2021-11-20|title=UFC Vegas 43: Sean Brady's Undefeated Streak Continues with Win Over Michael Chiesa|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/11/20/ufc-vegas-43-sean-bradys-undefeated-streak-continues-with-win-over-michael-chiesa/|access-date=2021-11-21|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}
Chiesa was scheduled to face Li Jingliang on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Michael Chiesa-Jingliang Li Added to UFC 287 Lineup on April 8 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Michael-ChiesaJingliang-Li-Added-to-UFC-287-Lineup-on-April-8-189089 |access-date=2023-02-04 |website=Sherdog |language=en}} However, Jingliang pulled out of the bout due to a spine injury.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-27 |title=Li Jingliang out of UFC 287 fight vs. Michael Chiesa due to injury |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-287-news-li-jingliang-vs-michael-chiesa-injury |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}
Chiesa faced Kevin Holland on July 29, 2023, at UFC 291, losing the bout via a brabo choke submission in round one.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-07-29 |title=UFC 291: Kevin Holland's Wrestling Defense Holds, Submits Michael Chiesa Early |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/29/ufc-291-kevin-holland-wrestling-defense-holds-submits-michael-chiesa-early/ |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Chiesa faced Tony Ferguson on August 3, 2024 at UFC on ABC 7.{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2024-05-29 |title=Nick Diaz returns, Tony Ferguson moves to welterweight at UFC Abu Dhabi |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/5/29/24167047/nick-diaz-returns-tony-ferguson-moves-to-welterweight-at-ufc-abu-dhabi |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/08/03/ufc-abu-dhabi-tony-ferguson-lays-down-one-glove-semi-retires-following-loss-to-michael-chiesa/|title=UFC Abu Dhabi: Tony Ferguson Lays Down One Glove, Semi-Retires Following Loss to Michael Chiesa|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Dylan Rush|date=2024-08-03|access-date=2024-08-03}}
On his birthday, Chiesa faced Max Griffin on December 7, 2024 at UFC 310.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/9/26/24254887/michael-chiesa-vs-max-griffin-set-for-ufc-310|title=Michael Chiesa vs. Max Griffin set for UFC 310|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Mike Heck|date=2024-09-26|access-date=2024-09-26}} He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the third round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/12/07/ufc-310-michael-chiesa-has-very-happy-birthday-submits-max-griffin/|title=UFC 310: Michael Chiesa Has Very Happy Birthday, Submits Max Griffin|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2024-12-07|access-date=2024-12-07}}
Chiesa was scheduled to compete against a to be determined opponent on February 22, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 252.{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2025/01/06/ufc-announces-huge-main-and-co-main-events-with-2-former-champions/|title=UFC Announces Huge Main And Co-Main Events With 2 Former Champions|publisher=forbes.com|author=Brian Mazique|date=2025-01-07|access-date=2025-01-07}} However, no opponent was ever announced so he was removed from the card.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Seattle-Lineup-Shifts-Due-to-Injury-New-Added-Matches-196154|title=UFC Seattle Lineup Shifts Due to Injury, New Added Matches|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Jay Pettry|date=2024-12-13|access-date=2025-02-13}}
Film and television
Chiesa was featured in the award-winning mixed martial arts documentary Fight Life. The film is directed by James Z. Feng and was released in 2013.{{cite web |url=http://www.fightlife.tv |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090716002249/http://www.fightlife.tv/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-07-16 |title=FIGHT LIFE - MMA Documentary by James Z. Feng |website=Fightlife.tv |access-date=2016-04-28 }}
Since UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till on May 27, 2018, Chiesa has been regularly acting as a desk analyst at UFC events.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com/presspass/blog/2018/05/21/top-ranked-ufc-lightweight-chiesa-makes-desk-analyst-debut-former-ufc-champion-bisping-smith-host-bryant-fs1-ufc-fight-night-thompson-vs-till/|title=Top-Ranked UFC Lightweight Chiesa Makes Desk Analyst Debut with Former UFC Champion Bisping, Smith and Host Bryant for FS1 UFC FIGHT NIGHT: THOMPSON VS. TILL|date=May 21, 2018|work=Fox Sports}}
Championships and achievements
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- The Ultimate Fighter 15 Tournament winner
- Fight of the Night (Two times) {{small|vs. Joe Lauzon and Jim Miller}}
- Submission of the Night (Two times) {{small|vs. Al Iaquinta and Colton Smith}}
- Performance of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Beneil Dariush}}
- Fewest strikes absorbed-per-minute in UFC Welterweight division history (0.94){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/en/career?fighter_status=0&weight_class=WW|title=UFC Records - Welterweight|website=statleaders.ufc.com|access-date=2024-12-08}}
- Most submission losses by D'Arce choke in UFC history (3){{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-291-post-event-facts-justin-gaethje-insane-bonus-run-knockout-dustin-poirier-derrick-lewis|title=UFC 291 post-event facts: Justin Gaethje's insane bonus streak continues|date=July 30, 2023|author=Mike Bohn|work=mmajunkie.com}}
- Tied (Kenny Florian) for second most rear-naked choke submissions in UFC history (7){{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-310-post-event-facts-alexandre-pantoja-resume-compared-demetrious-johnson|title=UFC 310 post-event facts: How does Alexandre Pantoja's resume stack up to Demetrious Johnson?|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2024-12-08|access-date=2024-12-08}} (behind Demian Maia)
- Lords of the Cage
- LOTC Lightweight Championship (One time) {{cite web|url=http://firstroundmanagement.com/first-round-management-signs-the-ultimate-fighter-15-winner-mike-maverick-chiesa/ |title=First Round Management signs the Ultimate Fighter 15 winner Mike "Maverick" Chiesa | First Round Management |access-date=December 18, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219112238/http://firstroundmanagement.com/first-round-management-signs-the-ultimate-fighter-15-winner-mike-maverick-chiesa/ |archive-date=December 19, 2013 }}
- MMAJunkie.com
- 2016 April Submission of the Month {{small|vs. Beneil Dariush}}{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2016/05/mmajunkies-submission-of-the-month-for-april-a-bjj-standout-gets-tapped-out|title=MMAjunkie's 'Submission of the Month' for April: A BJJ standout gets tapped out|date=May 2, 2016|work=MMAjunkie.com}}
- 2018 December Submission of the Month {{small|vs. Carlos Condit}}{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/01/mmajunkies-submission-of-the-month-for-december-one-arm-does-the-charm|title=MMAjunkie's 'Submission of the Month' for December: One arm does the charm|date=January 2, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}
Mixed martial arts record
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|18–7
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2024|December|7}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:56
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|17–7
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov
|{{dts|2024|August|3}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:44
|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|16–7
|Submission (brabo choke)
|{{dts|2023|July|29}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:39
|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|16–6
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate
|{{dts|2021|November|20}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|16–5
|Submission (brabo choke)
|{{dts|2021|August|7}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:25
|Houston, Texas, United States
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|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center|16–4
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny
|{{dts|2021|January|20}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center|15–4
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos
|{{dts|2020|January|25}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center|14–4
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2019|July|06}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center|13–4
|Submission (kimura)
|{{dts|2018|December|29}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:56
|Inglewood, California, United States
|{{small|Return to Welterweight.}}
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|{{no2||align=|style=|color=}}Loss
|align=center|12–4
|Submission (triangle armbar)
|{{dts|2018|July|7}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:52
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (157.5 lb) bout; Chiesa missed weight.}}
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|{{no2||align=|style=|color=}}Loss
|align=center|12–3
|Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee
|{{dts|2017|June|25}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:37
|Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center|12–2
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans
|{{dts|2016|April|16}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:20
|Tampa, Florida, United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
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|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center|11–2
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant
|{{dts|2015|December|10}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:57
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
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|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center|10–2
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas
|{{dts|2015|April|4}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Fairfax, Virginia, United States
|
|-
|{{no2||align=|style=|color=}}Loss
|align=center|9–2
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Mousasi
|{{dts|2014|September|5}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:14
|Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center|9–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2014|May|24}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center|8–1
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2013|November|6}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:41
|Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States
|{{small|Submission of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2||align=|style=|color=}}Loss
|align=center|7–1
|Submission (brabo choke)
|UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga
|{{dts|2013|July|27}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:59
|Seattle, Washington, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center|7–0
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2013|February|23}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:29
|Anaheim, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center|6–0
|Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
|The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale
|{{dts|2012|June|1}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:47
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Won The Ultimate Fighter 15 Lightweight Tournament. Submission of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center|5–0
| Darrell Fenner
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|CageSport 16
|{{dts|2011|October|1}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:45
|Tacoma, Washington, United States
|{{small|Welterweight bout.}}
|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center|4–0
| Matt Coble
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Lords of the Cage 6
|{{dts|2011|July|16}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:13
|Manson, Washington, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center|3–0
| Evian Rodriguez
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Lords of the Cage 5
|{{dts|2011|April|28}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:03
|Airway Heights, Washington, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center|2–0
| Darcy James
|Submission (brabo choke)
|Battlefield Fight League 7
|{{dts|2011|March|26}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:53
|Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
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|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center|1–0
| Andy Paves
|Decision (unanimous)
|Rumble on the Ridge 14
|{{dts|2010|October|20}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
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| TKO (punches)
| rowspan=4|The Ultimate Fighter: Live
|{{dts|2012|May|25}} (Live airdate)
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:55
|rowspan=4|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|The Ultimate Fighter 15 Semi-Final round.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–0
| TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2012|May|11}} (Live airdate)
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:02
|{{small|The Ultimate Fighter 15 Quarter-Final round.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
| Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2012|April|6}} (Live airdate)
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|{{small|The Ultimate Fighter 15 Preliminary round.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
| Johnavan Vistante
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2012|March|9}} (Live airdate)
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:05
|{{small|The Ultimate Fighter 15 Elimination round.}}
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{{end}}
See also
References
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External links
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