Best fights of Michael Chiesa
Over 15 years as a professional, Michael Chiesa has compiled a 20-7 (13) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Michael Chiesa submits Jim Miller
On December 10, 2015 Michael Chiesa faced Jim Miller in a lightweight bout. Chiesa was 28 years old with a record of 10-2, and Miller was 32 with a record of 25-6. Both Chiesa and Miller were coming off a win. Chiesa submitted Jim Miller via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
2. Michael Chiesa submits Beneil Dariush
On April 16, 2016 Michael Chiesa faced Beneil Dariush in a lightweight bout. Chiesa was 28 years old with a record of 11-2, and Dariush was 26 with a record of 12-1. Chiesa was on a 2-fight winning streak and Dariush was on a 5-fight winning streak. Chiesa submitted Beneil Dariush via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
3. Michael Chiesa defeats Neil Magny
On January 20, 2021 Michael Chiesa faced Neil Magny in a welterweight bout. Chiesa was 33 years old with a record of 15-4, and Magny was 33 with a record of 24-7. Both Chiesa and Magny were on a 3-fight winning streak. Chiesa won via unanimous decision.
4. Michael Chiesa submits Max Griffin
On December 7, 2024 Michael Chiesa faced Max Griffin in a welterweight bout. Chiesa was 37 years old with a record of 17-7, and Griffin was 39 with a record of 20-10. Both Chiesa and Griffin were coming off a win. Chiesa submitted Max Griffin via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
5. Michael Chiesa defeats Rafael dos Anjos
On January 25, 2020 Michael Chiesa faced Rafael dos Anjos in a welterweight bout. Chiesa was 32 years old with a record of 14-4, and Anjos was 35 with a record of 29-12. Chiesa was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Anjos was coming off a loss. Chiesa won via unanimous decision.
6. Michael Chiesa defeats Diego Sanchez
On July 6, 2019 Michael Chiesa faced Diego Sanchez in a welterweight bout. Chiesa was 31 years old with a record of 13-4, and Sanchez was 37 with a record of 29-11. Chiesa was coming off a win and Sanchez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chiesa won via unanimous decision.
7. Michael Chiesa submits Carlos Condit
On December 29, 2018 Michael Chiesa faced Carlos Condit in a welterweight bout. Chiesa was 31 years old with a record of 12-4, and Condit was 34 with a record of 30-12. Chiesa was on a 2-fight losing streak and Condit was on a 4-fight losing streak. Chiesa submitted Carlos Condit via kimura in the 2nd round.
8. Michael Chiesa defeats Francisco Trinaldo
On May 24, 2014 Michael Chiesa faced Francisco Trinaldo in a lightweight bout. Chiesa was 26 years old with a record of 8-1, and Trinaldo was 35 with a record of 14-3. Both Chiesa and Trinaldo were coming off a win. Chiesa won via unanimous decision.
9. Michael Chiesa defeats Mitch Clarke
On April 4, 2015 Michael Chiesa faced Mitch Clarke in a lightweight bout. Chiesa was 27 years old with a record of 9-2, and Clarke was 29 with a record of 11-2. Chiesa was coming off a loss, while Clarke was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chiesa won via unanimous decision.
10. Michael Chiesa loses to Anthony Pettis via KO
On July 7, 2018 Michael Chiesa faced Anthony Pettis in a lightweight bout. Chiesa was 30 years old with a record of 12-3, and Pettis was 31 with a record of 20-7. Both Chiesa and Pettis were coming off a loss. Pettis submitted Chiesa via triangle armbar in the 2nd round.