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Chiesa is saying that losing weight for competition is difficult, and it becomes even harder for people who have to cut a lot to meet the required number. He is emphasizing the physical strain of making weight. The quote presents that process as routine but tough.
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Originally said in English.
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About Michael Chiesa
American former professional mixed martial artist and sports analyst
Michael Keith Chiesa is an American former professional mixed martial artist and sports analyst. He competed in the UFC’s welterweight division and was active as a professional from 2008 to 2026. He is best known for winning the inaugural season of FX’s The Ultimate Fighter: Live. Chiesa built his reputation in mixed martial arts through his UFC career, where he fought at welterweight after emerging from The Ultimate Fighter. He also works as a sports analyst, and his public profile is tied mainly to his time in the octagon and his later commentary on the sport.
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