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My Take
Chiesa reads to me as a pure fighter's fighter. Born in Aurora, Colorado, he announced himself by winning the inaugural The Ultimate Fighter: Live, then spent years grinding through the UFC, moving up from lightweight to welterweight. A career running from 2008 to 2026 isn't just about one bright moment; longevity in that brutal sport demands its own kind of talent. What I find most telling is his shift to sports analysis afterward, a sign he can articulate the subtle mechanics of combat, not just execute them. I have a soft spot for fighters who are equal parts scrappy and cerebral, and he fits the bill.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Chiesa
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・キエーザ
- Reading
- まいける・きえーざ
- Born
- December 7, 1987 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Shadle Park High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Chiesa born?
Born December 7, 1987 (age 38).
Where is Michael Chiesa from?
Michael Chiesa is from Aurora, Colorado, United States.
What does Michael Chiesa do?
Michael Chiesa works as mixed martial arts fighter.
How tall is Michael Chiesa?
Michael Chiesa is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.