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Francisco Trinaldo vs Michael Chiesa

Francisco Trinaldo is 28-9-0; Michael Chiesa is 20-7-0. Francisco Trinaldo is 10 years older than Michael Chiesa. Michael Chiesa has a 5" · 13 cm reach advantage over Francisco Trinaldo. Michael Chiesa is 4" · 10 cm taller than Francisco Trinaldo. They have met once: Francisco Trinaldo 0, Michael Chiesa 1.

Francisco Trinaldo
Brazil
Francisco Trinaldo
“Massaranduba” · 28-9-0
UDUDSD
WelterweightMet once
Michael Chiesa
United States
Michael Chiesa
“Maverick” · 20-7-0
SUBUDSUB
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Style & credentials

Francisco Trinaldo
KickboxingBJJ
  • —Brown belt · BJJ
  • 2011Jungle Fight Lightweight ChampionshipJungle Fight
  • 2012Competitor · The Ultimate FighterLightweight
  • —Champion · Brasilia State Kickboxing
Camp · Evolucao Thai · Curitiba, Parana, Brazil
Michael Chiesa
Folkstyle WrestlingBJJ
  • 2024Black belt · BJJJames Weed
  • —Lightweight ChampionshipLegends of Fighting Championship (LOTC)
  • 2012Champion · The Ultimate FighterLightweight
  • —Champion · Pacific Northwest Regional
Camp · Newborn Jiu Jitsu · Spokane, Washington, US

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

61%
Head
73%
27%
Body
22%
11%
Leg
5%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Francisco Trinaldolast 1 fight
61%12%27%
Michael Chiesalast 3 fights
76%17%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Francisco Trinaldo· from fights outside the UFC Michael Chiesa· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.132.02
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Francisco Trinaldo · Average · better than 41% of UFC fightersMichael Chiesa · Poor · better than 11% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.671.73
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Francisco Trinaldo · Good · better than 74% of UFC fightersMichael Chiesa · Elite · better than 95% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.983.11
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Francisco Trinaldo · Average · better than 43% of UFC fightersMichael Chiesa · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
42%48%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Francisco Trinaldo · Average · better than 59% of UFC fightersMichael Chiesa · Good · better than 72% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
60%66%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Francisco Trinaldo · Average · better than 42% of UFC fightersMichael Chiesa · Average · better than 54% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.501.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Francisco Trinaldo · Average · better than 56% of UFC fightersMichael Chiesa · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.13
Strikes landed / min
2.02
2.67
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.73
0.98 / 2.3
Takedowns landed / 15 min
3.11 / 6.5
42%
Takedown accuracy
48%
60%
Takedown defence
66%
2:30
Control time / fight
3:41
0.50
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.00

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Francisco Trinaldo26 UFC fights · 1009 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
43%431/1419
18%184/269
9%88/101
Clinch
7%75/130
7%74/86
2%19/22
Ground
11%110/174
2%19/20
1%9/9
Michael Chiesa22 UFC fights · 405 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
45%184/661
11%46/73
4%17/19
Clinch
5%21/46
10%39/47
1%5/5
Ground
22%91/144
0%2/2
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Francisco TrinaldoMichael Chiesa

Frequently asked questions

Have Francisco Trinaldo and Michael Chiesa ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw (Sat, May 24, 2014), where Michael Chiesa won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Francisco Trinaldo and Michael Chiesa?

Francisco Trinaldo is 28-9-0 and Michael Chiesa is 20-7-0.

Who has the longer reach, Francisco Trinaldo or Michael Chiesa?

Michael Chiesa has the longer reach: 75" · 191 cm against 70" · 178 cm for Francisco Trinaldo, a 5" · 13 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Francisco Trinaldo or Michael Chiesa?

Michael Chiesa is taller at 6'1" · 185 cm; Francisco Trinaldo stands 5'9" · 175 cm.

Who is older, Francisco Trinaldo or Michael Chiesa?

Francisco Trinaldo is 48 and Michael Chiesa is 38.

Who has more finishes, Francisco Trinaldo or Michael Chiesa?

Francisco Trinaldo has 14 wins inside the distance (9 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission); Michael Chiesa has 13 wins (0 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission).