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 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 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Michael Chiesa defeats Court McGee
On June 14, 2025 Michael Chiesa faced Court McGee in a welterweight bout. Chiesa was 37 years old with a record of 18-7, and McGee was 40 with a record of 22-13. Chiesa was on a 2-fight winning streak and McGee was coming off a win. Chiesa won via unanimous decision.
8. Michael Chiesa submits Tony Ferguson
On August 3, 2024 Michael Chiesa faced Tony Ferguson in a welterweight bout. Chiesa was 36 years old with a record of 16-7, and Ferguson was 40 with a record of 25-10. Chiesa was on a 3-fight losing streak and Ferguson was on a 7-fight losing streak. Chiesa submitted Tony Ferguson via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.