LAS VEGAS – Al Iaquinta has nothing but respect for Mike Chiesa, his fellow finalist and upcoming opponent at The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale.
Early in this latest edition of the UFC’s long-running competition-reality series, Chiesa lost his father, and Iaquinta isn’t sure he could have demonstrated the kind of composure and mental fortitude he saw from his teammate.
But come Friday in their “TUF: Live” championship bout, Iaquinta – respect or not – won’t give Chiesa an inch in the cage.