Welterweight· Retired
Michael Chiesa
“Maverick”·
Aurora, CO, United States
Pro record
20-7-0
Model Elo
1671
#124 of 1994
- Age
- 38
- Height
- 6'1"
- Reach
- 75.5"
- Stance
- Southpaw
- Team
- Sik-Jitsu Spokane, WA
- Born
- Aurora, CO, United States
- UFC debut
- Jun 1, 2012
Profile
Michael Chiesa is 15–7 in the UFC since 2012. 9 of those 15 wins came inside the distance, 3 in the first round. 2 of them came against opponents rated in the UFC's top tier at the time. Currently on a 4-fight winning streak. Last fight: beat Niko Price by submission (Mar 28, 2026).
UFC by the numbers
- UFC record
- 15–7
- since 2012
- Finish rate
- 60%
- 9 of 15 wins
- 1st-round finishes
- 3
- Elite wins
- 2
- vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
- Longest win streak
- 4
- Current streak
- W4
- wins in a row
- Octagon time
- 3h 22m
- avg 9:13 per fight
- Opposition
- 1598
- avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)
Best wins
Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.
- 1722opp. Elo
unanimous decision, R3 · UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Dos Santos · Jan 24, 2020
- 1710opp. Elo
unanimous decision, R5 · UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Magny · Jan 19, 2021
- 1677opp. Elo
submission, R2 · UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant · Dec 9, 2015
Career stats (UFC)
Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.
Striking
UFC avg 3.35 · below average
UFC avg 3.95 · better than average
UFC avg 45% · below average
UFC avg 52% · better than average
UFC avg 0.43 · below average
Grappling
UFC avg 1.52 · better than average
UFC avg 15% · better than average
UFC avg 52% · better than average
UFC avg 0.58 · better than average
Where the strikes land
Where the strikes are thrown
Average fight time: 9:13
Fight history (22)
| Res | Opponent | Method | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| W |  Niko PriceRecord after: 15-7 | submissionRound 1 · 1:03 | UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs PyferMar 28, 2026 |
| W |  Court McGeeRecord after: 14-7 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Usman vs BuckleyJun 14, 2025 |
| W |  Max GriffinRecord after: 13-7 | submissionRound 3 · 1:56 | UFC 310Dec 7, 2024 |
| W |  Tony FergusonRecord after: 12-7 | submissionRound 1 · 3:44 | UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs NurmagomedovAug 3, 2024 |
| L |  Kevin HollandRecord after: 11-7 | submissionRound 1 · 2:39 | UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2Jul 28, 2023 |
| L |  Sean BradyRecord after: 11-6 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. TateNov 19, 2021 |
| L |  Vicente LuqueRecord after: 11-5 | submissionRound 1 · 3:25 | UFC 265: Lewis vs. GaneAug 6, 2021 |
| W |  Neil MagnyRecord after: 11-4 | unanimous decisionRound 5 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. MagnyJan 19, 2021 |
| W |  Rafael Dos AnjosRecord after: 10-4 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Dos SantosJan 24, 2020 |
| W |  Diego SanchezRecord after: 9-4 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC 239: Jones vs. SantosJul 5, 2019 |
| W |  Carlos ConditRecord after: 8-4 | submissionRound 2 · 0:56 | UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2Dec 28, 2018 |
| L |  Anthony PettisRecord after: 7-4 | submissionRound 2 · 0:52 | UFC 226: Miocic vs. CormierJul 6, 2018 |
| L |  Kevin LeeRecord after: 7-3 | submissionRound 1 · 4:37 | UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. LeeJun 24, 2017 |
| W |  Beneil DariushRecord after: 7-2 | submissionRound 2 · 1:20 | UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs EvansApr 15, 2016 |
| W |  Jim MillerRecord after: 6-2 | submissionRound 2 · 2:57 | UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZantDec 9, 2015 |
| W |  Mitch ClarkeRecord after: 5-2 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs LamasApr 3, 2015 |
| L |  Joe LauzonRecord after: 4-2 | KO/TKORound 2 · 2:14 | UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs MousasiSep 4, 2014 |
| W |  Francisco TrinaldoRecord after: 4-1 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC 173: Barao vs DillashawMay 23, 2014 |
| W |  Colton SmithRecord after: 3-1 | submissionRound 2 · 1:41 | UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3Nov 5, 2013 |
| L |  Jorge MasvidalRecord after: 2-1 | submissionRound 2 · 4:59 | UFC on FOX: Johnson vs MoragaJul 26, 2013 |
| W |  Anton KuivanenRecord after: 2-0 | submissionRound 2 · 2:29 | UFC 157: Rousey vs CarmoucheFeb 22, 2013 |
| W |  Al IaquintaRecord after: 1-0 | submissionRound 1 · 2:47 | The Ultimate Fighter: Live FinaleMay 31, 2012 |