Michael Chiesa

"Maverick"

20-7-0★ 5bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 7-1

Last fight: Win vs Niko Price · Submission · Mar 28, 2026

20-7-0 · 13 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Niko PriceSUB · R1 1:03

UFCUFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Pyfer·March 28, 2026

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Michael Chiesa holds a professional MMA record of 20-7-0. Chiesa has won 20 fights: 0 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. In the UFC, Chiesa lands 2.02 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 3.11 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 28, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Dec 7, 1987
Age: 38
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Aurora, Colorado, United States

Career history

WIN
vs Niko Price
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Pyfer· Mar 28, 2026· Welterweight· 20-7 vs 16-11
SUB
R1 · 1:03
WIN
vs Court McGee
UFC Fight Night: Usman vs Buckley· Jun 14, 2025· Welterweight· 19-7 vs 22-14
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Max Griffin
UFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura· Dec 7, 2024· Welterweight· 18-7 vs 20-11
SUB
R3 · 1:56
WIN
vs Tony Ferguson
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov· Aug 3, 2024· Welterweight· 17-7 vs 25-11
SUB
R1 · 3:44
LOSS
vs Kevin Holland
UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2· Jul 29, 2023· Welterweight· 16-7 vs 25-9
SUB
R1 · 2:39
LOSS
vs Sean Brady
UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs Tate· Nov 20, 2021· Welterweight· 16-6 vs 15-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Vicente Luque
UFC 265: Lewis vs Gane· Aug 7, 2021· Welterweight· 16-5 vs 21-7-1
SUB
R1 · 3:25
WIN
vs Neil Magny
UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny· Jan 20, 2021· Welterweight· 16-4 vs 24-8
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Dos Santos· Jan 25, 2020· Welterweight· 15-4 vs 29-13
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Diego Sanchez
UFC 239: Jones vs Santos· Jul 6, 2019· Welterweight· 14-4 vs 29-12
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Carlos Condit
UFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2· Dec 29, 2018· Welterweight· 13-4 vs 30-13
SUB
R2 · 0:56
LOSS
vs Anthony Pettis
UFC 226: Miocic vs Cormier· Jul 7, 2018· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 21-7
SUB
R2 · 0:52
LOSS
vs Kevin Lee
UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Lee· Jun 25, 2017· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 16-2
SUB
R1 · 4:37
WIN
vs Beneil Dariush
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Evans· Apr 16, 2016· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 12-2
SUB
R2 · 1:20
POTN
WIN
vs Jim Miller
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs VanZant· Dec 10, 2015· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 25-7
SUB
R2 · 2:57
FOTN
WIN
vs Mitch Clarke
UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas· Apr 4, 2015· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 11-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Joe Lauzon
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Mousasi· Sep 5, 2014· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 24-9
TKO
R2 · 2:14
FOTN
WIN
vs Francisco Trinaldo
UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw· May 24, 2014· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 14-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Colton Smith
UFC Fight Night: Kennedy vs Natal· Nov 6, 2013· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 3-3
SUB
R2 · 1:41
SOTN
LOSS
vs Jorge Masvidal
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga· Jul 27, 2013· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 25-7
SUB
R2 · 4:59
WIN
vs Anton Kuivanen
UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche· Feb 23, 2013· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 17-6
SUB
R2 · 2:29
WIN
vs Al Iaquinta×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale· Jun 1, 2012· Ultimate Fighter 15 Lightweight· 6-0 vs 5-2-1
SUB
R1 · 2:47
SOTN
WIN
vs Darrell Fenner
CageSport 16· Oct 1, 2011· Middleweight· 5-0 vs 4-5
SUB
R1 · 0:45
WIN
vs Matt Coble
LOTC 13: Battle At The Bay· Jul 16, 2011· 4-0 vs 4-5
SUB
R1 · 2:13
WIN
vs Evian Rodriguez
LOTC 11: Conquest Of The Cage· Apr 28, 2011· 3-0 vs 0-3
SUB
R1 · 1:03
WIN
vs Darcy James
BFL 7: Invasion· Mar 25, 2011· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 4-4
SUB
R1 · 1:36
WIN
vs Andy Paves
Rumble on the Ridge 14· Oct 30, 2010· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
UD

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFolkstyle WrestlingBJJ

2024Black belt · BJJ · James Weed
2012Champion · The Ultimate Fighter · Lightweight
Lightweight Championship · Legends of Fighting Championship (LOTC)
Champion · Pacific Northwest Regional
Shadle Park High School · Wrestling Folkstyle
Spokane Falls Community College · Wrestling Folkstyle
AGE 11Started in Folkstyle Wrestling
Started in MMA

Camp

Newborn Jiu Jitsu · Spokane, Washington, United States
Sikjitsu · Spokane, Washington, United States Former
Syndicate MMA · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Former
Team Alpha Male · Sacramento, California, United States Former

Coaches

Rick Little · Head coach
James Weed · Grappling coach
Dylan Lemery · S&C coach

Training partners

Julianna Pena
Sam Sicilia

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

Punch power47

Kick power60

Punch speed59

Kick speed66

Accuracy68

Takedowns97

Ground striking96

Submissions97

Chin79

Body strength67

Cardio84

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 20-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.02per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.73per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.11per 15 min

48% success

Takedowns stuffed66%

Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 15-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.02per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.73per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.11per 15 min

48% success

Takedowns stuffed66%

Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Michael Chiesa sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Michael Chiesa has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $275,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×2★ Performance of the Night ×1★ Submission of the Night ×21 finish incentive (+$25,000)

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Michael Chiesa earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Michael Chiesa's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #5 Welterweight
First ranked: Dec 14, 2015
Times ranked: 283

Lightweight

Welterweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1789▲11
Peak: 1836Jan 20, 2021
Rated fights: 27

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Frequently asked questions

When does Michael Chiesa fight next?

Michael Chiesa has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Michael Chiesa's record?

Michael Chiesa's professional MMA record is 20-7-0.

Who is Michael Chiesa fighting next?

Michael Chiesa's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Michael Chiesa fight last?

Michael Chiesa most recently fought Niko Price at UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Pyfer on Saturday, March 28, 2026, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Michael Chiesa fight in?

Michael Chiesa fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Michael Chiesa have?

Michael Chiesa has 0 wins by KO/TKO and 13 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Michael Chiesa won?

Michael Chiesa has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night, 2× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Michael Chiesa?

Michael Chiesa is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Michael Chiesa weigh?

Michael Chiesa weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Michael Chiesa's reach?

Michael Chiesa has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Michael Chiesa?

Michael Chiesa is 38 years old (born Dec 7, 1987).

Where is Michael Chiesa from?

Michael Chiesa is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY