Michael Chiesa is a welterweight fighter in the UFC, and here is everything you should know about him including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Michael Chiesa facts
| Birth Place | Aurora, Colorado, United States of America |
| Father’s Name | Mark Chiesa |
| Mother’s Name | Teresa Chiesa; Biological Mother’s name not known |
| Star Sign | Saggitarius |
| Net Worth (2023) | $1.5 million |
| Last Fight Earnings | $96,000 |
| Age | 35 |
| Date of Birth | December 7, 1987 |
| Education | Shadle Park High School |
| Nationality | American |
| MMA Debut | August 16, 2008 |
| MMA Record | 18-6 |
| Divisions | Lightweight/Welterweight |
| Achievements | Former Number 5 ranked UFC welterweight |
| Partner | Kelsi Burger |
| Children | None |
| Endorsements | Zebra Mats, Engage, Thorne Research, Hyper Fly |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Michael Chiesa, is a UFC welterweight is known for his ‘strong as an ox’ attitude. ‘Maverick’ as he is known, Chiesa has fought more than 20 times in his MMA career, and is yet to face a knockout loss, barring a loss via. TKO due to a doctor stoppage.
Michael Chiesa Net Worth and Salary
Michael Chiesa has a net worth of $1.5 million. This has primarily been due to his MMA career, whilst also being a sports analyst.
Chiesa’s biggest payday was against Neil Magny. After having beaten Magny via. unanimous decision in five-rounder in January 2021, Chiesa took home $162,000 that night. However, he lost to Vincent Luque and Sean Brady later that year.
For his first fight in the UFC, Chiesa pocketed $56,000. He beat Al Iaquinta at the Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale via. first-round submission.
Michael Chiesa MMA Career and UFC Record
Michael Chiesa made his MMA debut on the 16th of August, 2008. He took on Charon and Spain in a promotion called Thunder and Lightning.
In just three years’ time, Chiesa had a record of 7 wins and 0 losses, most of his wins coming via. submission. He had already begun carving a name for himself as a submission artist.
His successful outings across various promotions got him a chance in the UFC. He made his UFC debut at the Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale, against Al Iaquinta. Chiesa earned yet another submission win.
Chiesa’s first loss was against veteran fighter Jorge Masvidal in July 2013. He lost the fight due to D’Arce Choke submission.
He has significant wins against top fighters like Beneil Dariush, Carlos Condit, Diego Sanchez and Rafael dos Anjos. Chiesa was on a four-fight win streak and on course to challenge for the welterweight title soon. However, defeats against Luque and Brady set him back in 2021.
His record stands at 18 wins and six losses.
Michael Chiesa Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Michael Chiesa was born to parents Mark Chiesa and a woman whose name, Chiesa has not revealed. He has two sisters Meggie and Amy. Chiesa’s father Mark had a car dealership and often had to travel a lot. Chiesa’s parents divorced when he was just two years old. That was when Mark married Teresa Chiesa.
He is currently in a relationship with Kelsi Burger. The pair have been together since 2012, and currently reside in Spokane, Washington.
Chiesa has several endorsement deals – Zebra Mats, Engage, Thorne Research and Hyper Fly.
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