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He says he studies an opponent’s past losses to judge how tough that opponent really is. For him, the standard is not just beating the current matchup, but proving he is better than the fighters who have already beaten that person.
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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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