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Michael Chiesa eyeing Demian Maia’s submission record following UFC 310 win: “I want that so bad”

UFC Record? 

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Michael Chiesa aims to break Demian Maia’s submission record after UFC 310 win

After capping off a “very special 24 hours” with a UFC 310 win, Michael Chiesa is setting some lofty goals. 

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UFC 310 video: Michael Chiesa finishes Max Griffin, calls for spot on Seattle card
UFC 310 video: Michael Chiesa finishes Max Griffin, calls for spot on Seattle card

UFC Seattle is officially official and Michael Chiesa wants on. 

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UFC 310 video: Michael Chiesa locks in rear-naked choke submission on 37th birthday
UFC 310 video: Michael Chiesa locks in rear-naked choke submission on 37th birthday

Michael Chiesa and Max Griffin | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Michael Chiesa celebrated his birthday in style. The veteran welterweight turned 37 on Saturday… 

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Michael Chiesa stops Max Griffin with rear-naked choke success – UFC 310 Highlights
Michael Chiesa stops Max Griffin with rear-naked choke success – UFC 310 Highlights

Veteran welterweight contender and Ultimate Fighter 15 victor, Michael Chiesa is now riding a two-fight winning run for the… 

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Michael Chiesa def. Max Griffin at UFC 310: Best photos
Michael Chiesa def. Max Griffin at UFC 310: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Michael Chiesa’s third-round submission win over Max Griffin at UFC 310. 

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Michael Chiesa no longer thinking of retirement ahead of UFC 310, reveals ‘mental struggles’ he overcame
Michael Chiesa no longer thinking of retirement ahead of UFC 310, reveals ‘mental struggles’ he overcame

Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Michael Chiesa is going to fight for quite a while longer. Chiesa faces Max Griffin at UFC… 

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Posted on December 7, 2024, 6:00 pm By
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Max Griffin doubts Michael Chiesa will be able to “withstand” his power at UFC 310: “He doesn’t like getting hit”

Withstand 

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Michael Chiesa surprised he’s the underdog at UFC 310, vows to rely on experience against Max Griffin

Underdog 

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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 184 with Michael Chiesa, Max Griffin & Chase Hooper

Interviews 

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Max Griffin pumped for ranked opposition Michael Chiesa at UFC 310 with title run in mind

Max Griffin is 38 years old, but he has no intentions of slowing down. 

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UFC 310: Michael Chiesa sees Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Machado Garry going the distance
UFC 310: Michael Chiesa sees Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Machado Garry going the distance

Michael Chiesa sees Shavkat Rakhmonov’s finishing streak coming to an end at UFC 310. 

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Michael Chiesa targets UFC commentary debut in 2025: ‘My time will come’

Is Michael Chiesa the next to join the rotation of UFC cageside commentators? 

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Michael Chiesa to Battle Max Griffin at UFC 310 in December

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is putting together about as classic of a “striker vs. grappler” matchup as it gets. 

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Michael Chiesa vs. Max Griffin set for UFC 310
Michael Chiesa vs. Max Griffin set for UFC 310

Michael Chiesa | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images The UFC’s final pay-per-view event of 2024 has added a welterweight showdown. Multiple people… 

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Michael Chiesa reveals the “version” of Tony Ferguson he thinks would’ve beaten Khabib Nurmagomedov

His peak 

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Michael Chiesa urges Tony Ferguson to retire after record UFC loss: ‘I hope he just stops’
Michael Chiesa urges Tony Ferguson to retire after record UFC loss: ‘I hope he just stops’

Off the back of his impressive opening round submission win over former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson – fellow… 

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Michael Chiesa pleads with Tony Ferguson to retire for good after UFC Abu Dhabi

Time to Retire 

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Chael Sonnen explains how Tony Ferguson “double crossed” Michael Chiesa with post-fight interview at UFC Abu Dhabi: “I’m a little bit surprised with the disconnect of mental awareness”

Double Cross 

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UFC on ESPN 61 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Michael Chiesa returns to desk fresh off choking out Tony Ferguson
UFC on ESPN 61 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Michael Chiesa returns to desk fresh off choking out Tony Ferguson

Michael Chiesa will be back on the analyst desk at UFC on ESPN 61 just seven days after finishing Tony Ferguson in Abu Dhabi. 

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Michael Chiesa reveals he would have retired from MMA had he lost to Tony Ferguson at UFC Abu Dhabi

Retired 

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Michael Chiesa calls out Colby Covington to determine UFC’s ‘best welterweight in the Pacific Northwest’
Michael Chiesa calls out Colby Covington to determine UFC’s ‘best welterweight in the Pacific Northwest’

After submitting Tony Ferguson at UFC on ABC 7, Michael Chiesa turned his attention to a showdown with Colby Covington. 

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UFC on ABC 7 bonuses: Michael Chiesa passed up for extra $50K for Tony Ferguson’s record-setting loss
UFC on ABC 7 bonuses: Michael Chiesa passed up for extra $50K for Tony Ferguson’s record-setting loss

After UFC on ABC 7, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Abu Dhabi. 

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Michael Chiesa submits Tony Ferguson in opening round with RNC – UFC Abu Dhabi Highlights
Michael Chiesa submits Tony Ferguson in opening round with RNC – UFC Abu Dhabi Highlights

Determined to snap a staggering seven-fight losing streak, former interim lightweight titleholder Tony Ferguson returned to the Octagon on… 

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UFC Abu Dhabi video: Tony Ferguson hints at retirement after Michael Chiesa hands him 8th straight loss 
UFC Abu Dhabi video: Tony Ferguson hints at retirement after Michael Chiesa hands him 8th straight loss 

Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Tony Ferguson wasn’t quite ready to commit to his retirement but he acknowledged that the end is… 

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Pros react after Michael Chiesa submits Tony Ferguson at UFC Abu Dhabi

Thank you Tony! 

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Michael Chiesa taps out Tony Ferguson, Ferguson teases retirement
Michael Chiesa taps out Tony Ferguson, Ferguson teases retirement

Former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson returned to the welterweight division on Saturday against Michael Chiesa in Abu Dhabi. 

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UFC Abu Dhabi live blog: Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa
UFC Abu Dhabi live blog: Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa

Tony Ferguson and Michael Chiesa face off ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi | Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images This is the UFC… 

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Michael Chiesa didn’t see Tony Ferguson fight at UFC Abu Dhabi coming
Michael Chiesa didn’t see Tony Ferguson fight at UFC Abu Dhabi coming

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Eight years after they were originally scheduled to compete in the UFC’s octagon, Michael Chiesa will get… 

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Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa prediction, pick, start time, odds for UFC on ABC 7
Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa prediction, pick, start time, odds for UFC on ABC 7

Michael Chiesa shouldn’t have much trouble against whatever is left of the once-ferocious Tony Ferguson at UFC Abu Dhabi. 

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Pro fighters make their picks for Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa

Predictions 

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Confident Tony Ferguson ready to choke out Michael Chiesa at UFC Abu Dhabi: ‘Bring the fight to you’
Confident Tony Ferguson ready to choke out Michael Chiesa at UFC Abu Dhabi:  ‘Bring the fight to you’

Tony Ferguson is ready to bring the fight against Michel Chiesa. This Saturday, ‘El Cucuy‘ will head to Abu… 

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Michael Chiesa before UFC on ABC 7: ‘I would be a fool to overlook’ struggling Tony Ferguson
Michael Chiesa before UFC on ABC 7: ‘I would be a fool to overlook’ struggling Tony Ferguson

“I’m training for the guy that I was supposed to fight eight years ago,” Michael Chiesa said of Tony Ferguson before they meet at UFC… 

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Tony Ferguson sends Michael Chiesa a message ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi showdown: “I’m going to choke you out”

Confidence 

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Michael Chiesa still believes Tony Ferguson is a “very dangerous fight” ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi

Dangerous 

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Dana White hopes Tony Ferguson will retire win or lose following fight with Michael Chiesa at UFC Abu Dhabi

A sad fall 

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Michael Chiesa says Tony Ferguson fight makes sense: ‘It’s not like they threw him to the wolves’
Michael Chiesa says Tony Ferguson fight makes sense: ‘It’s not like they threw him to the wolves’

Michael Chiesa doesn’t get the criticism behind fighting Tony Ferguson. 

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Michael Chiesa opens up on booking UFC Abu Dhabi fight against Tony Ferguson: “He was once the boogeyman”

“I’m excited” 

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The MMA Hour with Curtis Blaydes, Arman Tsarukyan, Michael Chiesa, David Feldman, Savannah Marshall, and more at 1 p.m. ET
The MMA Hour with Curtis Blaydes, Arman Tsarukyan, Michael Chiesa, David Feldman, Savannah Marshall, and more at 1 p.m. ET

MMA Fighting, Getty Images The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! Below is a rundown of Wednesday’s show, which begins at 1… 

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Breaking – Tony Ferguson set to fight Michael Chiesa in potential retirement bout at UFC Abu Dhabi in August
Breaking – Tony Ferguson set to fight Michael Chiesa in potential retirement bout at UFC Abu Dhabi in August

Former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson is set to make his return to 170lbs this summer – attempting to… 

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Nick Diaz returns, UFC Abu Dhabi main card revealed featuring Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa

This Just In 

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Sean Strickland believes “it’s time” to fight Michael Chiesa over feud about dogs: “You haven’t earned that right”

Feud 

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Randy Brown describes frustration of chasing Michael Chiesa for a fight: ‘I just want the notch’

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Randy Brown ran into UFC commentator and top 15 welterweight Michael Chiesa in the halls of UFC …read more

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Randy Brown calls out Michael Chiesa’s inactivity after UFC Fight Night 235: ‘You have to defend your ranking’

LAS VEGAS – Randy Brown has been eagerly awaiting his chance to break into the welterweight rankings, and he might get it after an impressive UFC Fight Night 235 win.
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Randy Brown reveals DM callout to Michael Chiesa, explains why fight ‘makes the most sense’

UFC welterweight Randy Brown wants a fight against a ranked opponent, but so far, a direct call out to Michael Chiesa has fallen on deaf ears.
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