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    Michael Chiesa

    MichaelChiesa

    USA
    • USA
    • Welterweight
    • HT/WT
      6' 1", 170 lbs
    • Birthdate
      12/7/1987 (35)
    • Team
      Sikjitsu
    • Nickname
      Maverick
    • Stance
      Southpaw

    Stats

    • W-L-D
      18-7-0
    • (T)KO
      0-1
    • SUB
      11-5
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    Welterweight Salt Lake City, UT

    Michael Chiesa

    18-7-0

    Final

    Sub
    (D'Arce Choke)
    R1, 2:39

    Kevin Holland

    25-10-0
    FighterFighting StyleHeightWeight
    Michael ChiesaWrestling6' 1"170 lbs
    Kevin HollandKung Fu6' 3"170 lbs

    Fight History

    See All
    DateOpponentRes.DecisionRndTimeEvent
    Jul 29, 2023K. Holland
    L
    Sub
    12:39UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2
    Nov 20, 2021S. Brady
    L
    U Dec
    35:00UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate
    Aug 7, 2021V. Luque
    L
    Sub
    13:25UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane
    Jan 20, 2021N. Magny
    W
    U Dec
    55:00UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Magny
    Jan 25, 2020R. Dos Anjos
    W
    U Dec
    35:00UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Dos Santos
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            Title Fights

            DateOpponentRes.DecisionRndTimeEvent
            Jun 1, 2012A. IaquintaChampionship Belt
            W
            Sub
            1
            2:47
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