Age, Biography and Wiki
Michael Chiesa (Michael Keith Chiesa) was born on 7 December, 1987 in Aurora, Colorado, U.S., is an American mixed martial artist (born 1987). Discover Michael Chiesa's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old?
| Popular As |
Michael Keith Chiesa |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
36 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
7 December, 1987 |
| Birthday |
7 December |
| Birthplace |
Aurora, Colorado, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 36 years old group.
Michael Chiesa Height, Weight & Measurements
At 36 years old, Michael Chiesa height is 6 ft 1 in and Weight 170 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6 ft 1 in |
| Weight |
170 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Michael Chiesa Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Michael Chiesa worth at the age of 36 years old? Michael Chiesa’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United States. We have estimated Michael Chiesa's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
Michael Chiesa Social Network
Timeline
Michael Keith Chiesa (born December 7, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist and sports analyst who competes in the welterweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
A professional mixed martial artist since 2008, Chiesa was the winner of FX's inaugural The Ultimate Fighter: Live.
As of October 24, 2023, he is #14 in the UFC welterweight rankings.
Chiesa was born in Aurora, Colorado, but moved to Spokane County, Washington, in his early years, growing up in Otis Orchards-East Farms with two older sisters.
Having mostly just skateboarded until the age of 11, Chiesa started wrestling.
Mere days before his sixteenth birthday, Chiesa moved out to live with his dad and stepmom in order to get away from his mentally and physically abusive biological mother.
Chiesa wrestled at Shadle Park High School from where he graduated before attending Spokane Falls Community College for three days before dropping out in pursuit of a career in mixed martial arts.
Chiesa began his professional mixed martial arts career in 2008.
He fought for several regional promotions in the Pacific Northwest, going undefeated in his first seven fights, before gaining an opportunity to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Live reality show.
Chiesa was one of 32 lightweight fighters announced by the UFC to participate in first live season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show.
Chiesa earned his way into The Ultimate Fighter house, and a $5,000 bonus, with a submission victory over Johnavan Vistante in the elimination rounds.
He was chosen as the fifth pick for Team Faber.
Chiesa's terminally ill father died shortly after his victory.
After teammate Al Iaquinta picked up the first win for Team Faber, his coach decided that Chiesa would fight Jeremy Larsen next.
Chiesa would go on to defeat Larsen by unanimous decision after two rounds.
For his quarter-final fight, Chiesa was matched up with the highly favored prospect, Justin Lawrence.
After a hard-fought two rounds, the judges declared a draw and the fight went to a third, "sudden-victory" round.
Early in the third round, Chiesa was able to reverse Lawrence on the ground, gain a mount position and win the fight by TKO, earning a $5,000 knock-out bonus and a place in the semi-finals.
Chiesa was selected to fight Team Cruz fighter, James Vick, in the semi-final round.
Chiesa won the fight by technical knockout in the second round.
He moved on to the finals against Team Faber teammate Al Iaquinta.
Chiesa officially made his UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale on June 1, 2012, against fellow Team Faber teammate Al Iaquinta.
Chiesa defeated Iaquinta by technical submission due to a rear-naked choke 2:47 into the opening round thus becoming The Ultimate Fighter: Live's inaugural winner and received Submission of the Night honors for his efforts.
However, Oliveira was forced out of the bout with a broken hand and replaced by Marcus LeVesseur.
Then, the week of the event, Chiesa was forced out of the bout with LeVesseur with the shingles and the bout was scrapped altogether.
Chiesa submitted Kuivanen with a rear-naked choke in the second round.
Chiesa was expected to face Reza Madadi on July 27, 2013, at UFC on Fox 8.
However, on May 14, 2013, it was announced Madadi was pulled from the bout due to visa issues.
Chiesa was stopped by Masvidal in the second round due to a d'arce choke submission, resulting in the first defeat in his professional career.
Chiesa next faced Ultimate Fighter winner Colton Smith on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31.
He won the fight via submission in the second round.
The win also earned Chiesa his second Submission of the Night bonus award.
He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Chiesa faced Joe Lauzon on September 5, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 50.
After a back and forth fight, Lauzon defeated Chiesa via TKO in the second round after opening a significant cut above Chiesa's right eye, forcing a doctor's stoppage.
The performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.
