Michael Chiesa

Michael "Maverick" Chiesa

First Name: Michael Last Name: Chiesa
Nickname: Maverick
Date of Birth: Dec 07, 1987 Age: 36
Weight: 70.3 Height: 185.0
Reach: 190.0
Location: Spokane Valley, Washington United States
Hometown: Aurora, Colorado
Fighting Styles: Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Affiliations: Sikjitsu, Fancy Pants Fight Team, Team Alpha Male
Fight Stats
Record 25 - 8 Last 5 Fights
Total Fights 35 fights Professional Fights 33 fights
Amateur Fights 2 fights Years Fighting 15 years
Days Last Fought 271 days Rounds Fought 69 rounds
Finish Wins 16 finishes Finish Losses 7 finish losses
Finish Win Percentage 64 % Finish Loss Percentage 87 %
Knockout Wins 0 KOs Knockout Losses 0 KO losses
TKO Wins 2 TKOs TKO Losses 1 TKO losses
KO/TKO Win Percentage 8 % KO/TKO Loss Percentage 12 %
Submission Wins 14 subs Submission Losses 6 sub losses
Submission Win Percentage 56 % Submission Loss Percentage 75 %
Decision Wins 9 decision wins Decision Losses 1 decision losses
Decision Win Percentage 36 % Decision Loss Percentage 12 %
Unanimous Decision Wins 9 UD wins Unanimous Decision Losses 1 UD losses
Split Decision Wins 0 SD wins Split Decision Losses 0 SD losses

Professional Fights

Michael Chiesa
Loss

Michael Chiesa

(25 - 7)

UFC 291

July 29, 2023 Saturday
6 PM ET / 3 PM PT

Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Submission (Brabo Choke) Round: 1 Time: 2:39

Kevin Holland
Win

Kevin Holland

(24 - 9, 1 NC)
Michael Chiesa
Loss

Michael Chiesa

(25 - 6)

UFC Fight Night 198

November 20, 2021 Saturday
3 PM ET / 12 PM PT

UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Sean Brady
Win

Sean Brady

(17 - 0)
Michael Chiesa
Loss

Michael Chiesa

(25 - 5)

UFC 265

August 07, 2021 Saturday
6 PM ET / 3 PM PT

Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, United States

Submission (Brabo Choke) Round: 1 Time: 3:25

Vicente Luque
Win

Vicente Luque

(20 - 7 - 1)
Michael Chiesa
Win

Michael Chiesa

(24 - 5)

UFC on ESPN 20

January 20, 2021 Wednesday
9 AM ET / 6 AM PT

Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 5 Time: 5:00

Neil Magny
Loss

Neil Magny

(27 - 8)

UFC on ESPN+ 24

January 25, 2020 Saturday
5 PM ET / 2 PM PT

PNC Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Rafael dos Anjos
Loss

Rafael dos Anjos

(29 - 12)

UFC 239

July 06, 2019 Saturday
6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Diego Sanchez
Loss

Diego Sanchez

(32 - 11)

UFC 232

December 29, 2018 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

The Forum, Inglewood, California, United States

Submission (Kimura) Round: 2 Time: 0:56

Carlos Condit
Loss

Carlos Condit

(30 - 12)
Michael Chiesa
Loss

Michael Chiesa

(21 - 4)

UFC 226

July 07, 2018 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Submission (Triangle Armbar) Round: 2 Time: 0:52

Anthony Pettis
Win

Anthony Pettis

(20 - 7)
Michael Chiesa
Loss

Michael Chiesa

(21 - 3)

UFC Fight Night 112

June 25, 2017 Sunday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 4:37

Kevin Lee
Win

Kevin Lee

(15 - 2)
Michael Chiesa
Win

Michael Chiesa

(20 - 3)

UFC on Fox 19

April 16, 2016 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, United States

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 2 Time: 1:20

Beneil Dariush
Loss

Beneil Dariush

(12 - 1)
Michael Chiesa
Win

Michael Chiesa

(19 - 3)

UFC Fight Night 80

December 10, 2015 Thursday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 2 Time: 2:57

Jim Miller
Loss

Jim Miller

(25 - 6, 1 NC)

UFC Fight Night 63

April 04, 2015 Saturday
1 PM ET / 10 AM PT

Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Mitch Clarke
Loss

Mitch Clarke

(12 - 2)
Michael Chiesa
Loss

Michael Chiesa

(18 - 2)

UFC Fight Night 50

September 05, 2014 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States

TKO (Doctor Stoppage) Round: 2 Time: 2:14

Joe Lauzon
Win

Joe Lauzon

(27 - 13)

UFC 173

May 24, 2014 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

UFC Fight Night 31

November 06, 2013 Wednesday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Fort Campbell, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, United States

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 2 Time: 1:41

Colton Smith
Loss

Colton Smith

(3 - 2)
Michael Chiesa
Loss

Michael Chiesa

(16 - 1)

UFC on Fox 8

July 27, 2013 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

KeyArena, Seattle, Washington, United States

Submission (Brabo Choke) Round: 2 Time: 4:59

Jorge Masvidal
Win

Jorge Masvidal

(24 - 6)

UFC 157

February 23, 2013 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Honda Center, Anaheim, California, United States

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 2 Time: 2:29

Anton Kuivanen
Loss

Anton Kuivanen

(17 - 5)

The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale

June 01, 2012 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 2:47

Al Iaquinta
Loss

Al Iaquinta

(6 - 1 - 1)

UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 15 Semifinals

May 25, 2012 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

UFC Training Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

TKO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 1:55

James Vick
Loss

James Vick

(5 - 0)

The Ultimate Fighter Season 15 Quarterfinals, Week

May 11, 2012 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

UFC Training Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

TKO (Punches) Round: 3 Time: 1:02

Justin Lawrence
Loss

Justin Lawrence

(3 - 0)

The Ultimate Fighter Season 15 Opening Round, Week

April 06, 2012 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

UFC Training Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 2 Time: 5:00

Jeremy Larsen
Loss

Jeremy Larsen

(7 - 2, 1 NC)

UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 15 Elimination F

March 09, 2012 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

UFC Training Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 2:05

CS - CageSport 16

October 01, 2011 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, United States

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 0:45

LOTC

July 16, 2011 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Mill Bay Resort Casino, Manson, Washington, United States

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 2:13

Matt Coble
Loss

Matt Coble

(6 - 5)

LOTC

April 28, 2011 Thursday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Northern Quest Resort Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, United States

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 1:03

BFL 7

March 26, 2011 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Frank Crane Arena, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Submission (Brabo Choke) Round: 1 Time: 1:36

Darcy James
Loss

Darcy James

(4 - 3)

ROTR 14

October 30, 2010 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Snoqualmie Casino, Snoqualmie, Washington, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Andy Paves
Loss

Andy Paves

(DEBUT)

TL - Thunder & Lightning 6

March 20, 2010 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Clearwater River Casino and Resort, Lewiston, Idaho, United States

Submission (Triangle Choke) Round: 2 Time: TBD

Josh Busby
Loss

Josh Busby

(DEBUT)

NWFC 8

November 07, 2009 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Lutheran Facility Center, Lacey, Washington, United States

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 2 Time: 1:09

Marc Forsyth
Loss

Marc Forsyth

(2 - 0)
Michael Chiesa
Win

Michael Chiesa

(2 - 1)

COTC

September 16, 2009 Wednesday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Northern Quest Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, United States

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: TBD

Charlie Schultz
Loss

Charlie Schultz

(DEBUT)
Michael Chiesa
Win

Michael Chiesa

(1 - 1)

EF - ExciteFight

May 09, 2009 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

West Central Community Center, Spokane, Washington, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 5 Time: 3:00

Dean Brim
Loss

Dean Brim

(0 - 1)
Michael Chiesa
Win

Michael Chiesa

(0 - 1)

AP

February 21, 2009 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Asotin Fairgrounds, Clarkston, Washington, United States

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Bryan Wilson
Loss

Bryan Wilson

(DEBUT)
Michael Chiesa
Loss

Michael Chiesa

(DEBUT)

SF 23

June 20, 2008 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon, United States

Submission (Armbar) Round: 1 Time: 1:07

Marc Forsyth
Win

Marc Forsyth

(1 - 0)