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Michael Chiesa Views Tony Ferguson as Real Lightweight Champion

June 1, 2018

Khabib Nurmagomedov is not the real lightweight champion in the eyes of Michael Chiesa. Back in April, Nurmagomedov took on Al Iaquinta in the main...

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Michael Chiesa Expected to Be Rebooked Against Anthony Pettis at UFC 226

April 30, 2018

Michael Chiesa is expected to get rebooked against former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis at UFC 226 after their original fight was cancelled thanks to...

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Report: UFC Plans to Re-Book Anthony Pettis vs. Michael Chiesa

April 25, 2018

It looks like we may see Anthony Pettis vs. Michael Chiesa after all. Hardcore mixed martial arts fans were thrilled with the news that Pettis...

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Report: Michael Chiesa Files Police Report Against Conor McGregor

April 6, 2018

It looks like Michael Chiesa has laid the hammer down on Conor McGregor. Yesterday afternoon (April 5), the UFC 223 media day session was held...

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Conor McGregor Chaos Causes Cancellations at UFC 223

April 5, 2018

Conor McGregor went into the Barclays Center today with the intentions of getting in the face with foe Khabib Nurmagomedov. What exactly he planned...

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Anthony Pettis Is Returning To His MMA Roots (Exclusive)

April 5, 2018

On Wednesday, the UFC held their official UFC 223 media day in Brooklyn, New York. This media day hosted fighters who are set to...

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Michael Chiesa: “Anthony Pettis Is More Of A Ground Fighter Than Anything”

April 5, 2018

At the UFC 223 Media Day on Wednesday in Brooklyn, New York, MMANews.com's own Fernando Quiles Jr. caught up with several fighters scheduled for...

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Conor McGregor & Entourage Wreck Khabib’s Bus, Arrest Warrant Issued Claims Dana White

April 5, 2018

Conor McGregor has once again made the headlines, but this time he's gone too far. Earlier today (April 5), the UFC 223 media day took...

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Michael Chiesa Gives Slight Edge to Khabib Nurmagomedov in UFC 223 Title Bout

March 27, 2018

Michael Chiesa believes Khabib Nurmagomedov will pull off a victory over Tony Ferguson. On April 7, Ferguson and Nurmagomedov will do battle inside the Barclays...

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Michael Chiesa Eyeing Number One Contender Spot by End of 2018

March 11, 2018

Michael Chiesa isn't going to let a bump in the road deter him. Following a controversial submission loss to Kevin Lee, Chiesa will meet former...

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Michael Chiesa: ‘I’ve Reinvented Myself’ Ahead of UFC 223 Bout

February 21, 2018

Michael Chiesa says he's changing things up ahead of his showdown with Anthony Pettis. On April 7, Chiesa will do battle with Pettis inside the...

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Anthony Pettis vs. Michael Chiesa Verbally Agree To Showdown At UFC 223

January 31, 2018

An intriguing lightweight bout appears to be close to finalized for UFC 223. ESPN was first to report the news that Anthony Pettis and Michael...

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TUF Winner Michael Chiesa Signs Four-Fight Deal With UFC

August 30, 2017

Former Ultimate Fighter winner Michael Chiesa has signed a new four-fight deal with the UFC. Chiesa had one fight remaining on his most recent contract,...

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Dustin Poirier Targeting Anthony Pettis or Michael Chiesa Next

August 8, 2017

With almost everyone else injured or tied up, Dustin Poirier has his sights set on former UFC lightweight champ Pettis or Michael Chiesa Poirier spoke...

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Mario Yamasaki Says Michael Chiesa’s Grappling Challenge is Childish

July 25, 2017

Referee Mario Yamasaki has caught wind of Michael Chiesa's grappling challenge. Yamasaki officiated Chiesa's last bout against Kevin Lee at UFC Fight Night 112. Lee...

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