Where is Michael Chiesa ranked in UFC?

Michael Keith Chiesa is an American MMA fighter. Nicknamed “Maverick”, he currently competes in the welterweight division at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Born on December 7, 1987 in Aurora, Colorado, he made his UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale against Al laquinta. He defeated Al laquinta by submission through a rear naked choke and became the inaugural winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Live. He has been a 2-time Fight of the Night winner, 2-time Submission of the Night winner and 1- time Performance of the Night winner.

Chiesa currently has a MMA record of 24. He won 18 fights (11 by submission and 7 by decision) and lost 6 fights (1 by knockout, 4 by submission and 1 by decision). His next fight is against Kevin Holland at UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2 on July 29, 2023.

Michael Chiesa Current Rankings

Michael Chiesa is currently ranked No. 12 in the UFC welterweight rankings. He is still active in the UFC.

Michael Chiesa’s Career Highlights

Michael Chiesa has fought 17 times in the UFC so far. Some of his career highlights are-

The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale

This event occurred on June 1, 2012. MIchael Chiesa faced his fellow Team Faber teammate Al laquinta. Chiesa defeated laquinta by submission through a rear naked choke at 2 minutes 47 seconds into Round 1.

UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs VanZant

Michael Chiesa faced Jim Miller in this event . Chiesa faced Miller through submission by rear naked choke at 2 minutes 57 seconds into Round 2. This fight gained Chiesa Fight of the Night.

UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs Evans

This event took place on April 16, 2016. Michael Chiesa faced Beneil Dariush in the fight. Chiesa defeated Dariush through submission via rear naked choke at 1 minute 20 seconds into Round 2, thereby earning Chiesa Performance of the Night.