I was still part of that trend where it was see how low you can get, get as small as you can get, be the biggest guy in your weight class, and it started to burn me out. — Michael Chiesa Copy Share Image
170 is not a popularity contest. 170 is a working man's weight class where you work hard, you get your rewards whereas at lightweight, it wasn't the same. You could work as hard as you want, win as many fights… — Michael Chiesa Copy Share Image
Anytime I've won a fight and asked for an opponent, I've usually gotten it, and that's because it's all well thought-out. — Michael Chiesa Copy Share Image
I won my fight on 'The Ultimate Fighter,' my dad died the next day and I stayed in the game and won the whole… — Michael Chiesa Copy Share Image
I don't take a guy down just to hold him, I look for damage and submissions. — Michael Chiesa Copy Share Image
I think the Eddie Alvarez fight is a good fight that makes sense - a couple Italian guys throwing down. I've got nothing but… — Michael Chiesa Copy Share Image
Mario Yamasaki should just crawl in a hole and never step inside of any type of professional mixed martial arts event. He should never… — Michael Chiesa Copy Share Image
I really feel like going up to 170, I'm going to really be able to show my skill set. — Michael Chiesa Copy Share Image
I'm in this sport to test myself. I want to see how far I can take this thing. — Michael Chiesa Copy Share Image
If you win one fight in the UFC, you're good. If you win two in a row, you're great. — Michael Chiesa Copy Share Image
I train great outside of camp but then once camp starts, it's just a constant weight cut. — Michael Chiesa Copy Share Image
I finish every fight. And if I don't finish and go to a decision, I win 10-8 rounds. How many guys do you know… — Michael Chiesa Copy Share Image
