Fighter

Michael Chiesa

"Maverick"

20-7-0★ 5bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 7-1amateur-submission-grappling 1-0

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Michael Chiesa holds a professional MMA record of 20-7-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 31 bouts on record. Michael Chiesa has won 24 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. In the UFC, Michael Chiesa lands 2.02 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 3.11 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 28, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: 1987-12-07
Age: 38
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Aurora, Colorado, United States

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)

Punch power49

Kick power54

Punch speed63

Kick speed61

Accuracy69

Takedowns97

Ground striking96

Submissions97

Chin81

Body strength68

Cardio84

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 20-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.02per min

40% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.73per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.11per 15 min

47% success

Takedowns stuffed65%

Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Michael Chiesa has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $275,000.

★ FOTN ×2★ POTN ×1★ SOTN ×21 finish incentive (+$25,000)

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Michael Chiesa earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Niko Price
UFCUFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Pyfer· Mar 28, 2026· Welterweight· 19-7 vs 16-10
SUB
R1 · 1:03
WIN
vs Court McGee
UFCUFC Fight Night: Usman vs Buckley· Jun 14, 2025· Welterweight· 18-7 vs 22-13
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Max Griffin
UFCUFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura· Dec 7, 2024· Welterweight· 17-7 vs 20-10
SUB
R3 · 1:56
WIN
vs Tony Ferguson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov· Aug 3, 2024· Welterweight· 16-7 vs 25-10
SUB
R1 · 3:44
LOSS
vs Kevin Holland
UFCUFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2· Jul 29, 2023· Welterweight· 16-6 vs 24-9
SUB
R1 · 2:39
LOSS
vs Sean Brady
UFCUFC Fight Night: Vieira vs Tate· Nov 20, 2021· Welterweight· 16-5 vs 14-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Vicente Luque
UFCUFC 265: Lewis vs Gane· Aug 7, 2021· Welterweight· 16-4 vs 20-7-1
SUB
R1 · 3:25
WIN
vs Neil Magny
UFCUFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny· Jan 20, 2021· Welterweight· 15-4 vs 24-7
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Dos Santos· Jan 26, 2020· Welterweight· 14-4 vs 29-12
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Diego Sanchez
UFCUFC 239: Jones vs Santos· Jul 7, 2019· Welterweight· 13-4 vs 29-11
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Carlos Condit
UFCUFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2· Dec 30, 2018· Welterweight· 12-4 vs 30-12
SUB
R2 · 0:56
LOSS
vs Anthony Pettis
UFCUFC 226: Miocic vs Cormier· Jul 8, 2018· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 20-7
SUB
R2 · 0:52
LOSS
vs Kevin Lee
UFCUFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Lee· Jun 26, 2017· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 15-2
SUB
R1 · 4:37
WIN
vs Beneil Dariush
UFCUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Evans· Apr 17, 2016· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 12-1
SUB
R2 · 1:20
POTN
WIN
vs Jim Miller
UFCUFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs VanZant· Dec 10, 2015· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 25-6
SUB
R2 · 2:57
FOTN
WIN
vs Mitch Clarke
UFCUFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas· Apr 4, 2015· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Joe Lauzon
UFCUFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Mousasi· Sep 5, 2014· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 23-9
TKO
R2 · 2:14
FOTN
WIN
vs Francisco Trinaldo
UFCUFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw· May 24, 2014· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 14-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Colton Smith
UFCUFC Fight Night: Kennedy vs Natal· Nov 6, 2013· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 3-2
SUB
R2 · 1:41
SOTN
LOSS
vs Jorge Masvidal
UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga· Jul 27, 2013· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 24-7
SUB
R2 · 4:59
WIN
vs Anton Kuivanen
UFCUFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche· Feb 23, 2013· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 17-5
SUB
R2 · 2:29
WIN
vs Al Iaquinta×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale· Jun 1, 2012· Ultimate Fighter 15 Lightweight· 5-0 vs 5-1-1
SUB
R1 · 2:47
SOTN
WIN
vs James Vick
The Ultimate Fighter Season 15· May 25, 2012· Lightweight· 8-0
TKO
R2 · 1:55
WIN
vs Justin Lawrence
The Ultimate Fighter Season 15· May 11, 2012· Lightweight· 7-0
TKO
R3 · 1:02
WIN
vs Jeremy Larsen
The Ultimate Fighter Season 15· Apr 6, 2012· Lightweight· 6-0
UD
WIN
vs Johnavan Vistante
The Ultimate Fighter Season 15· Mar 9, 2012· Lightweight· 5-0
SUB
R1 · 2:05
WIN
vs Darrell Fenner
CageSport 16· Oct 1, 2011· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 4-4
SUB
R1 · 0:45
WIN
vs Matt Coble
LOTC 13: Battle At The Bay· Jul 16, 2011· 3-0 vs 4-4
SUB
R1 · 2:13
WIN
vs Evian Rodriguez
LOTC 11: Conquest Of The Cage· Apr 28, 2011· 2-0 vs 0-2
SUB
R1 · 1:03
WIN
vs Darcy James
BFL 7: Invasion· Mar 25, 2011· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 4-3
SUB
R1 · 1:36
WIN
vs Andy Paves
Rumble on the Ridge 14· Oct 30, 2010· Welterweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
UD

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Michael Chiesa's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #5 Welterweight
First ranked: Dec 14, 2015
Times ranked: 283

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Welterweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1813▲10
Peak: 1895Apr 17, 2016
Rated fights: 31

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Frequently asked questions

When does Michael Chiesa fight next?

Michael Chiesa has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Michael Chiesa's record?

Michael Chiesa's professional MMA record is 20-7-0.

Who is Michael Chiesa fighting next?

Michael Chiesa's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Michael Chiesa fight last?

Michael Chiesa most recently fought Niko Price at UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Pyfer on Saturday, March 28, 2026, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Michael Chiesa fight in?

Michael Chiesa fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Michael Chiesa have?

Michael Chiesa has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 14 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Michael Chiesa won?

Michael Chiesa has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night, 2× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Michael Chiesa?

Michael Chiesa is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Michael Chiesa weigh?

Michael Chiesa weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Michael Chiesa's reach?

Michael Chiesa has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Michael Chiesa?

Michael Chiesa is 38 years old (born Dec 7, 1987).

Where is Michael Chiesa from?

Michael Chiesa is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY