Michael Chiesa
| Age | 36 |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 6' 1" |
| Weight Class | Welterweight |
Michael Chiesa is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 16 wins, 7 losses and 0 draws
Professional Career Statistics
| Pro Record | 16-7-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | 12 years, 8 months, 28 days |
| Rounds Fought | 35.7 |
| 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 | 9 | 6 | |
| Losses | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Finish Rate | 56.3% |
|---|---|
| Finished Rate | 85.7% |
| Win by Decision Rate | 37.5% |
| Loss by Decision Rate | 14.3% |
| Win by KO Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by KO Rate | 28.6% |
| Win by SUB Rate | 56.3% |
| Loss by SUB Rate | 57.1% |
Win Method
Loss Method
Current Streak
3 Losses
Quick Hits
| Fastest Win | 00:45 |
|---|---|
| Fastest KO | - |
| Fastest SUB | 00:45 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ws) | 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) | 08:07 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ls) | 1.4 |
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) | 06:58 |
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds
Official Professional Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 07/29/2023 | L (16-6-0) | Kevin Holland (24-9-0) | WW (170.0 vs. 169.5) | Submission (D'arce Choke) UFC 291: POIRIER vs GAETHJE | 1 | 02:39 | |
| | 11/20/2021 | L (16-5-0) | Sean Brady (14-0-0) | WW (170.5 vs. 170.5) | Decision (Unanimous Decision) UFC FN 88 ON ESPN: VIEIRA vs TATE | 3 | 05:00 | |
| | 08/07/2021 | L (16-4-0) | Vicente Luque (20-7-1) | WW (170.5 vs. 170.0) | Submission (D'arce Choke) UFC 265: LEWIS vs GANE | 1 | 03:25 | |
| | 01/20/2021 | W (15-4-0) | Neil Magny (24-7-0) | WW (170.5 vs. 171.0) | Decision (Unanimous Decision) UFC FN 62 ON ESPN: CHIESA vs. MAGNY | 3 | 05:00 | |
| | 01/25/2020 | W (14-4-0) | Rafael Dos Anjos (29-12-0) | WW (170.5 vs. 170.0) | Decision (Unanimous Decision) UFC ESPN FN 31 - BLAYDES vs. DOS SANTOS | 3 | 05:00 | |
| | 07/06/2019 | W (13-4-0) | Diego Sanchez (29-11-0) | WW (170.5 vs. 169.0) | Decision (Unanimous Decision) UFC 239 | 3 | 05:00 | |
| | 12/29/2018 | W (12-4-0) | Carlos Condit (30-12-0) | WW (170.5 vs. 171.0) | Submission (Kimura) UFC 232: JONES vs. GUSTAFSSON 2 | 2 | 00:56 | |
| | 07/07/2018 | L (12-3-0) | Anthony Pettis (20-7-0) | LW (157.5* vs. 156.0) | Submission (Triangle Choke) UFC 226: MIOCIC vs. CORMIER | 2 | 00:52 | |
| | 06/25/2017 | L (12-2-0) | Kevin Lee (15-2-0) | LW (155.0 vs. 156.0) | TKO/RSC UFC Fight Night: Cheisa vs. Lee | 1 | 04:37 | |
| | 04/16/2016 | W (11-2-0) | Beneil Dariush (12-1-0) | LW (156.0 vs. 156.0) | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) UFC Fight Night 87: Evans vs. Teixeira | 2 | 01:20 | |
| | 12/10/2015 | W (10-2-0) | Jim Miller (25-6-0) | LW (156.0 vs. 155.5) | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) UFC Fight Night 80; Namajunas vs VanZant | 2 | 02:57 | |
| | 04/04/2015 | W (9-2-0) | Mitchell Clarke (11-2-0) | LW (155.5 vs. 155.0) | Decision (Unanimous Decision) UFC Fight Night 63: Lamas vs Mendes | 3 | 05:00 | |
| | 09/05/2014 | L (9-1-0) | Joe Lauzon (23-9-0) | LW (156.0 vs. 155.0) | TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage) UFC Fight Night 50: Mousasi vs Souza | 2 | 02:14 | |
| | 05/24/2014 | W (8-1-0) | Francisco Trinaldo (14-3-0) | LW (156.0 vs. 155.0) | Decision (Unanimous Decision) UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw | 3 | 05:00 | |
| | 11/06/2013 | W (7-1-0) | Colton Smith (2-2-0) | LW (156.0 vs. 155.0) | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) UFC Fight for the Troops: Kennedy vs. Natal | 1 | 01:43 | |
| | 07/27/2013 | L (7-0-0) | Jorge Masvidal (24-7-0) | LW (155.5 vs. 155.0) | Submission (Choke) Fox 8: Johnson vs. Moraga | 2 | 04:59 | |
| | 02/23/2013 | W (6-0-0) | Anton Kuivanen (17-5-0) | LW (156.0 vs. 156.0) | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche | 2 | 02:29 | |
| | 06/01/2012 | W (5-0-0) | Al Iaquinta (6-1-1) | LW (156.0 vs. 155.0) | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) TUF Live Finale | 1 | 02:47 | |
| | 05/25/2012 | W (5-0-0) | James Vick (4-0-0) | LW (156.0 vs. 155.5) | TKO/RSC The Ultimate Fighter Season 15 - 05/25/12* | 2 | 01:55 | |
| | 05/11/2012 | W (5-0-0) | Justin Lawrence (3-0-0) | LW (155.0 vs. 156.0) | TKO/RSC The Ultimate Fighter Season 15 - 05/11/12* | 3 | 01:02 | |
| | 04/06/2012 | W (5-0-0) | Jeremy Larsen (5-1-0) | LW (155.5 vs. 154.0) | Decision (Unanimous Decision) The Ultimate Fighter Season 15 - 04/06/12* | 2 | 05:00 | |
| | 03/09/2012 | W (5-0-0) | Johnavon Vistante Jr. (8-3-0) | LW (156.0 vs. 156.0) | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) The Ultimate Fighter Season 15 - 03/09/12* | 1 | 02:05 | |
| | 10/01/2011 | W (4-0-0) | Darrell Fenner (4-4-0) | MW (171.5 vs. 179.5) | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) CageSport XVI | 1 | 00:45 | |
| NSF | 07/16/2011 | W (3-0-0) | Matt Coble (4-3-0) | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Lords of the Cage: Battle at the Bay | 1 | 05:00 | ||
| NSF | 04/28/2011 | W (2-0-0) | Evian Rodriguez (0-2-0) | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Banner Promotions & LOTC presents: Conquest of the Cage | 1 | 01:03 | ||
| | 03/26/2011 | W (1-0-0) | Darcy James (4-3-0) | MW (185.0 vs. 155.0) | Unknown Battlefield 7: Invasion | 1 | 00:53 | |
| NSF | 10/30/2010 | W (0-0-0) | Andy Paves (0-0-0) | WW (170.4 vs. 170.0) | Decision (Unanimous Decision) Rumble on The Ridge XIV | 3 | 05:00 |
| * Bouts marked with an 'Official' logo denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission * 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
| Amateur Record | 6-1-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | 1 year, 9 months |
| Rounds Fought | 13.4 |
| Avg. Fights/Year | 4.0 |
| Longest Layoff | 8 months, 1 day |
| Quickest Turnaround | 2 weeks |
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
Current Streak
6 Wins
Quick Hits
| Fastest Win | 03:00 |
|---|---|
| Fastest KO | - |
| Fastest SUB | 03:00 |
| 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 Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSF | 03/20/2010 | W (5-1-0) | Josh Busby (0-1-0) | LW | Submission (Triangle Choke) Thunder and Lightning 6 | 2 | 00:00 |  |
| NSF | 11/07/2009 | W (4-1-0) | Marc Forsyth (5-4-0) | LW | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) NW Fight Challenge VIII: Punishment | 2 | 01:09 | |
| NSF | 10/24/2009 | W (3-1-0) | Sean Johnson (1-0-0) | LHW | Submission (Arm Bar) ExciteFIGHT - Italian Invasion | 1 | 03:00 | |
| NSF | 09/16/2009 | W (2-1-0) | Charlie Shultz (0-0-0) | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Conquest of the Cage 6 | 1 | 03:00 | ||
| NSF | 05/09/2009 | W (1-1-0) | Dean Brim (0-1-0) | LW | Decision (Unanimous Decision) ExciteFIGHT 05/09/09 | 5 | 03:00 | |
| NSF | 02/21/2009 | W (0-1-0) | Bryan Willson (0-0-0) | MW | Decision (Unanimous Decision) Royal Beat Down 02/21/09 | 3 | 03:00 | |
| | 06/20/2008 | L (0-0-0) | Marc Forsyth (3-4-0) | LW (155.0 vs. 153.5) | Submission (Arm Bar) Sportfight 23 | 1 | 01:07 |
| * Bouts marked with an 'Official' logo denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission * 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 |