Michael Chiesa

"Maverick"

19 - 7 - 0

(W-L-D)
Age
37
Height
73 cm 185 cm
Last Weigh-In
171 lbs 78 kg
Reach
75.5 cm 192 cm
Leg Reach
43 cm 109 cm
USA
Style
BJJ, Boxing
Stance
Southpaw
Born
Aurora, United States
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Statistics

Wins

KO/TKO

2 (9%)
Dec

8 (35%)
Sub

13 (56%)

Loss

KO/TKO

1 (14%)
Dec

1 (14%)
Sub

5 (72%)

8:2533

Avg fight time

77

First round finishes
9:549

Avg fight time in the UFC

1717

UFC Bouts for calculating statistics
0.600.60

Submission attempts per 15 min

2.202.20

Takedowns per bout
3838

Takedowns Landed

7070

Takedown Attempted
54%54

Successful takedown

58%58

Takedown Defense
1.881.88

Sig. strikes landed (per min)

4.004.00

Sig. strikes absorbed (per min)
316316

Sig. strikes landed

770770

Sig. strikes attempted
41%41

Significant Strikes Accuracy

55%55

Sig. strikes defense
734734

Sig. Strikes Landed

12841284

Sig. Strikes Attempted
57%57

Striking Accuracy

0.1010

Avg. knockdowns per fight
0.1010

Coup attempts per fight

Promotion Stats

Promotion	Bouts
UFC	21
BFL	1
COGA	1
CS	1
TUF	4
Not defined	2

Sig. strikes by position

Standing

181 (57%)
Clinch

40 (13%)
Ground

95 (30%)

Head

234

74%

Body

19%

Legs

PRO Results

Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Court McGee
14.06.2025 • UFC Fight Night

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
18 - 7 -

(W-L-D)

22 - 13 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Preliminary Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  170 lbs (77.1 kg)
- Weight
  
  171.0 lbs (77.6 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -330 Moderate Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Max Griffin
07.12.2024 • UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura

Round
3

Time
11.56

Method
Submission
17 - 7 -

(W-L-D)

20 - 10 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura
- Finishing move
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- BILLING
  
  Preliminary Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  170 lbs (77.1 kg)
- Weight
  
  170.5 lbs (77.3 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -120 Near Even
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Tony Ferguson
03.08.2024 • UFC Fight Night

Round
1

Time
3.44

Method
Submission
16 - 7 -

(W-L-D)

25 - 10 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night
- Finishing move
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  170 lbs (77.1 kg)
- Weight
  
  170.0 lbs (77.1 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -500 Heavy Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Kevin Holland
29.07.2023 • UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2

Round
1

Time
2.39

Method
Submission
16 - 6 -

(W-L-D)

24 - 9 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2
- Finishing move
  
  D'arce Choke
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  170 lbs (77.1 kg)
- Weight
  
  170.0 lbs (77.1 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  +125 Slight Underdog
VS Li Jingliang
08.04.2023 • Status: cancelled
- Finishing move
  
  Cancelled Bout
- Division
  
  170 lbs (77.1 kg)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Sean Brady
20.11.2021 • UFC Fight Night

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
16 - 5 -

(W-L-D)

14 - 0 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Co-Main Event
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  170 lbs (77.1 kg)
- Weight
  
  170.5 lbs (77.3 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  +160 Slight Underdog
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Vicente Luque
07.08.2021 • UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane

Round
1

Time
3.25

Method
Submission
16 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

20 - 7 - 1

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane
- Finishing move
  
  D'arce Choke
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  170 lbs (77.1 kg)
- Weight
  
  170.5 lbs (77.3 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -115 Near Even
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Neil Magny
20.01.2021 • UFC Fight Night

Round
5

Time
25.00

Method
Decision
15 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

24 - 7 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Main Event
- Bout format
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  170 lbs (77.1 kg)
- Weight
  
  170.5 lbs (77.3 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  +125 Slight Underdog
VS Brent Primus
31.05.2020 • grappling • Status: cancelled
- Finishing move
  
  Cancelled Bout
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Rafael Dos Anjos
25.01.2020 • UFC on ESPN+ 24

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
14 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

29 - 12 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC on ESPN+ 24
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Co-Main Event
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  170 lbs (77.1 kg)
- Weight
  
  170.5 lbs (77.3 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  +180 Slight Underdog
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Diego Sanchez
06.07.2019 • UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
13 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

29 - 11 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  170 lbs (77.1 kg)
- Weight
  
  170.5 lbs (77.3 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -450 Heavy Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Carlos Condit
29.12.2018 • UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2

Round
2

Time
5.56

Method
Submission
12 - 4 -

(W-L-D)

30 - 12 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2
- Finishing move
  
  Kimura
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  170 lbs (77.1 kg)
- Weight
  
  170.5 lbs (77.3 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -125 Slight Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Anthony Pettis
07.07.2018 • UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier

Round
2

Time
5.52

Method
Submission
12 - 3 -

(W-L-D)

20 - 7 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier
- Finishing move
  
  Triangle Armbar
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- Weight
  
  157.5 lbs (71.4 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -175 Slight Favorite
VS Anthony Pettis
07.04.2018 • Status: cancelled
- Finishing move
  
  Cancelled Bout
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- ODDS
  
  -135 Slight Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Kevin Lee
25.06.2017 • UFC Fight Night 112

Round
1

Time
4.37

Method
Submission
12 - 2 -

(W-L-D)

15 - 2 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night 112
- Finishing move
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- BILLING
  
  Main Event
- Bout format
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- Weight
  
  155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  +110 Near Even
VS Tony Ferguson
13.07.2016 • Status: cancelled
- Finishing move
  
  Cancelled Bout
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Beneil Dariush
16.04.2016 • UFC on FOX 19

Round
2

Time
6.20

Method
Submission
11 - 2 -

(W-L-D)

12 - 1 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC on FOX 19
- Finishing move
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- BILLING
  
  Preliminary Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- Weight
  
  156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  +145 Slight Underdog
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Jim Miller
10.12.2015 • UFC Fight Night 80

Round
2

Time
7.57

Method
Submission
10 - 2 -

(W-L-D)

25 - 6 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night 80
- Finishing move
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- BILLING
  
  Co-Main Event
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- Weight
  
  156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -145 Slight Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Mitch Clarke
04.04.2015 • UFC Fight Night 63

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
9 - 2 -

(W-L-D)

11 - 2 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night 63
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- Weight
  
  156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -410 Heavy Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Joe Lauzon
05.09.2014 • UFC Fight Night 50

Round
2

Time
7.14

Method
KO/TKO
9 - 1 -

(W-L-D)

23 - 9 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night 50
- Finishing move
  
  Cut
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- Weight
  
  156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -220 Moderate Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Francisco Trinaldo
24.05.2014 • UFC 173: Barao vs. Dillashaw

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
8 - 1 -

(W-L-D)

14 - 3 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC 173: Barao vs. Dillashaw
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Preliminary Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- Weight
  
  156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -155 Slight Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Colton Smith
06.11.2013 • UFC Fight Night 31

Round
2

Time
6.41

Method
Submission
7 - 1 -

(W-L-D)

3 - 2 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night 31
- Finishing move
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- Weight
  
  156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -145 Slight Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Jorge Masvidal
27.07.2013 • UFC on FOX 8

Round
2

Time
9.59

Method
Submission
7 - 0 -

(W-L-D)

24 - 7 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC on FOX 8
- Finishing move
  
  D'arce Choke
- BILLING
  
  Preliminary Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- Weight
  
  155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  +240 Moderate Underdog
VS Reza Madadi
27.07.2013 • Status: cancelled
- Finishing move
  
  Cancelled Bout
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Anton Kuivanen
23.02.2013 • UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche

Round
2

Time
7.29

Method
Submission
6 - 0 -

(W-L-D)

17 - 5 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche
- Finishing move
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- BILLING
  
  Preliminary Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- Weight
  
  156.2 lbs (70.9 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  -200 Moderate Favorite
VS Rafaello Oliveira
08.12.2012 • Status: cancelled
- Finishing move
  
  Cancelled Bout
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
VS Marcus LeVesseur
08.12.2012 • Status: cancelled
- Finishing move
  
  Cancelled Bout
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Al Iaquinta
01.06.2012 • The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale

Round
1

Time
2.47

Method
Submission
5 - 0 -

(W-L-D)

5 - 1 - 1

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale
- Finishing move
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- BILLING
  
  Co-Main Event
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- Weight
  
  156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)
- ODDS
  
  +220 Moderate Underdog
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS James Vick
25.05.2012 • The Ultimate Fighter Season 15

Round
2

Time
6.55

Method
KO/TKO
- Event
  
  The Ultimate Fighter Season 15
- Finishing move
  
  KO/TKO
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  2 x 5
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- Weight
  
  156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Justin Lawrence
11.05.2012 • The Ultimate Fighter Season 15

Round
3

Time
11.02

Method
KO/TKO
- Event
  
  The Ultimate Fighter Season 15
- Finishing move
  
  KO/TKO
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- Weight
  
  155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Jeremy Larsen
06.04.2012 • The Ultimate Fighter Season 15

Round
2

Time
10.00

Method
Decision
- Event
  
  The Ultimate Fighter Season 15
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  2 x 5
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- Weight
  
  155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Johnavan Vistante
09.03.2012 • The Ultimate Fighter Season 15

Round
1

Time
2.05

Method
Submission
- Event
  
  The Ultimate Fighter Season 15
- Finishing move
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  1 x 5
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- Weight
  
  156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Darrell Fenner
01.10.2011 • CageSport 16

Round
1

Time
0.45

Method
Submission
4 - 0 -

(W-L-D)

4 - 4 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  CageSport 16
- Finishing move
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  185 lbs (83.9 kg)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Matt Coble
16.07.2011 • LOTC 13: Battle At The Bay

Round
1

Time
2.13

Method
Submission
3 - 0 -

(W-L-D)

4 - 4 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  LOTC 13: Battle At The Bay
- Finishing move
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Evian Rodriguez
28.04.2011 • LOTC 11: Conquest Of The Cage

Round
1

Time
1.03

Method
Submission
2 - 0 -

(W-L-D)

0 - 2 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  LOTC 11: Conquest Of The Cage
- Finishing move
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Darcy James
25.03.2011 • BFL 7: Invasion

Round
1

Time
1.36

Method
Submission
1 - 0 -

(W-L-D)

4 - 3 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  BFL 7: Invasion
- Finishing move
  
  D'arce Choke
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  155 lbs (70.3 kg)
Win! Loss! Draw Not Confirmed VS Andy Paves
30.10.2010 • Rumble on the Ridge 14

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
0 - 0 -

(W-L-D)

0 - 0 -

(W-L-D)
- Event
  
  Rumble on the Ridge 14
- Finishing move
  
  Unanimous
- BILLING
  
  Main Card
- Bout format
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  170 lbs (77.1 kg)