Michael Keith Chiesa, nicknamed “Maverick” is an American MMA fighter. He also works as a sports analyst and competes in the welterweight division of Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC). He is currently No.12 in the UFC welterweight rankings.
Born on December 7, 1987 in Aurora Colorado, Michael Chiesa made his UFC debut at the finale of The Ultimate Fighter 15 against Al laquinta on June 1, 2012. He defeated laquinta via a rear-naked choke in Round 1 and became the inaugural winner of The Ultimate Fighter:Live. He has since been a 2-time winner of the Fight of the Night, 2-time winner of the Submission of the Night and 1-time winner of the Performance of the Night.
Chiesa so far has a MMA record of 24. He has won 18 fights (11 by submission and 7 by decision) and has lost 6 fights (1 by knockout, 4 by submission and 1 by decision). He will next face Kevin Holland at UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2 on July 29, 2023.
Michael Chiesa’s UFC Status
Michael Chiesa is very much active and is still with the UFC. He is currently ranked as No. 12 in the welterweight rankings of the UFC. Besides being a fighter, he has also worked as a sports analyst, especially on “Fight Island” where he previewed and recapped UFC events for ESPN in 2021. He aims to become a commentator in the future. However, his immediate fight is coming up against Kevin Holland at UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2 on July 29, 2023.
FAQs
A. Michael Chiesa is currently 35 years old.
A. Michael Chiesa uses wrestling style in fighting. He is also a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
A. Michael Chiesa’s nickname is “Maverick.”
A. Michael Chiesa’s upcoming opponent is Kevin Holland.
A. The Michael Chiesa vs Kevin Holland fight will occur at UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2 on July 29, 2023.
