Since being selected as two of 32 fighters to compete on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter on FX, Urijah Faber-coached teammates Mike Chiesa and Al Iaquinta have won four straight fights and earned spots in the finals of the lightweight tournament.
While living in The Ultimate Fighter house, Chiesa learned of the passing of his father. Despite the tragic loss, Chiesa opted to continue competing and is now just one win away from making worthwhile the hardship he had to endure by being away from his family during their time of grieving.
Though it’s probable both fighters will get another chance inside the Octagon after Friday night, let’s take a look at whether Chiesa or Iaquinta has a better chance of winning a guaranteed contract with the world’s premier MMA organization.