For The Ultimate Fighter 15 winner and Spokane native Michael Chiesa, UFC 173 in Las Vegas is a homecoming of sorts.Vegas holds many good, and a few sad, memories for the lightweight. It is the place, after all, where he realized his dream of fighting in the UFC, by fighting his way through a grueling 13 week tournament in front of the nation on TUF 15. It’s also where he learned of the passing of his loving father Mark, whom Chiesa says has always been his inspiration.“I try to live by my dad’s code,” says Chiesa. “He showed me the definition of hard work. He was a guy who showed up every day … Read the Full Article Here
Michael Chiesa vs. The World
For The Ultimate Fighter 15 winner and Spokane native Michael Chiesa, UFC 173 in Las Vegas is a homecoming of sorts.Vegas holds many good, and a few sad, memories for the lightweight. It is the place, after all, where he realized his dream of fighting in the UFC, by fighting his way through a grueling 13 week tournament in front of the nation on TUF 15. It’s also where he learned of the passing of his loving father Mark, whom Chiesa says has always been his inspiration.“I try to live by my dad’s code,” says Chiesa. “He showed me the definition of hard work. He was a guy who showed up every day … Read the Full Article Here