Michael Chiesa

Michael Chiesa mma fighter bio

Michael Chiesa was born on December 7, 1987, in Aurora, United States. Michael “Maverick” Chiesa was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 36 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the welterweight division. He made his Octagon debut 4,539 days ago, on June 2, 2012. Chiesa trains at Sikjitsu.

When is Michael Chiesa’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵

Name
Michael Chiesa
Nickname
“Maverick”
Date of Birth
December 7, 1987
Age
36
Birthplace
Aurora, United States
Birth Sign
Sagittarius
Height
6' 1" (1.85 m)
Weight
170 lbs (77 kg)
Reach
75.5″
Leg Reach
43″
Stance
Southpaw
Style
Wrestling

As of November 2024, Michael Chiesa’s pro record is 18-7-0, with 0 of those wins coming by knockout, 11 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Chiesa has fought in over 25 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 1 year and 3 months ago against Kevin Holland at UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2. The fight was on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Michael Chiesa by Submission (Brabo Choke) in round 1 at 2:39.

Fun fact: On the day Michael was born, "Faith" by George Michael was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more fun Michael Chiesa birthday facts.

Michael Chiesa’s next fight: PENDING

We will answer the most frequently asked questions about Michael Chiesa below.

Career & History

Michael Chiesa’s career in mixed martial arts is marked by a mix of victories and setbacks, showcasing his resilience in the cage. He faced a tough opponent in his latest bout at UFC 291 on July 29, 2023, where Kevin Holland defeated him with a D’Arce choke early in the first round.

Before that, Chiesa had a challenging year in 2021 with two losses; he was outmaneuvered by Sean Brady at UFC Fight Night on November 20, who won by unanimous decision, and earlier on August 7 at UFC 265, Vicente Luque bested him with the same D’Arce choke submission. However, these losses were preceded by a winning streak, including a unanimous decision victory over Neil Magny at UFC on ESPN on January 20, 2021, and similar decision wins over Rafael Dos Anjos and Diego Sanchez in 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Chiesa’s grappling skills have been a highlight of his career, securing a second-round kimura submission against Carlos Condit at UFC 232 on December 29, 2018. His submission prowess was also on display when he overcame Beneil Dariush and Jim Miller with rear naked chokes at UFC events in 2016 and 2015.

The foundation of Chiesa’s competitive spirit was laid during Season 15 of The Ultimate Fighter. He won the season by submitting Al Iaquinta in the first round of the finale on June 1, 2012, and had notable stoppages against James Vick and Justin Lawrence, as well as a unanimous decision over Jeremy Larsen and a submission win over Johnavan Vistante during the show.

Michael Chiesa height and weight

Michael Chiesa’s height is 6' 1" (1.85 m). He fights in the welterweight division. Fighters who fight in the welterweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Michael Chiesa net worth

Michael Chiesa’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many popular fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Michael Chiesa’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

Did you know: The average UFC fighter made $148,000 in 2020, up from average earnings of $146,000 in 2019, $138,000 in 2018, and $132,000 in 2017.

How old is Michael Chiesa?

Michael Chiesa’s age is 36 years old. He was born on Monday, December 7, 1987. Michael is turning 37 years old in .

Where is Michael Chiesa from?

Michael Chiesa was born in Aurora, United States.

What is Michael Chiesa’s reach?

Michael Chiesa’s reach is 75.5″ and leg reach is 43″.

Where does Michael Chiesa rain?

Michael Chiesa trains at Sikjitsu.

Who is Michael Chiesa dating now?

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Michael Chiesa facts

1. Michael Chiesa’s birth sign is Sagittarius.
2. He was born in the Year of the Rabbit.
3. Michael’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Michael Chiesa was born in Millennials Generation (1987).
6. Chiesa’s life path number is 8.
7. His ruling planet is Jupiter.
8. Michael Chiesa’s birth flower is Narcissus.
9. His birthstone is Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz.
10. Chiesa has been alive for 13,483 days or 323,597 hours.

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