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

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 this Saturday’s big pay-per-view for exclusive one-on-one interviews. Among the fighters Quiles…

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 this Saturday’s big pay-per-view for exclusive one-on-one interviews. Among the fighters Quiles Jr. spoke with was UFC Lightweight contender Michael Chiesa. “Maverick” Chiesa has been all over the headlines on Thursday […]

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Artem Lobov Pulled from UFC 223 for Role in Conor McGregor-Led Altercation

Artem Lobov has been pulled from the UFC 223 card Saturday for his role in an altercation at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Thursday, per ESPN’s Brett Okamoto …

Artem Lobov has been pulled from the UFC 223 card Saturday for his role in an altercation at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Thursday, per ESPN’s Brett Okamoto …

Conor McGregor Arrest Warrant Issued After Attacking Fighters on UFC 223 Card

The saga of Conor McGregor and UFC took a turn on Thursday with the former lightweight champion allegedly attacking fighters on the UFC 223 card during a press event at the Barclays Center, according to TMZ Sports …

The saga of Conor McGregor and UFC took a turn on Thursday with the former lightweight champion allegedly attacking fighters on the UFC 223 card during a press event at the Barclays Center, according to TMZ Sports …

Michael Chiesa Taken to Hospital with Face Injury After Conor McGregor Attack

Michael Chiesa had to be taken to the hospital as the result of an injury suffered ahead of his UFC 223 fight against Anthony Pettis this weekend after Conor McGregor went wild at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Thursday…

Michael Chiesa had to be taken to the hospital as the result of an injury suffered ahead of his UFC 223 fight against Anthony Pettis this weekend after Conor McGregor went wild at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Thursday…

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

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 place. Fighters set to compete on the card this Saturday night attended the Barclays Center to take part in the…

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 place. Fighters set to compete on the card this Saturday night attended the Barclays Center to take part in the festivities. The big names were Khabib Nurmagomedov, Max Holloway, Rose […]

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Michael Chiesa Predicts Winner Of Ferguson vs. Khabib

UFC lightweight star Michael Chiesa has given his prediction for the next title fight in the division. It’s been well documented that UFC President Dana White has confirmed that he will strip Conor McGregor of the UFC lightweight title. The main reason for that is due to his inactivity. McGregor has not been seen in […]

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UFC lightweight star Michael Chiesa has given his prediction for the next title fight in the division.

It’s been well documented that UFC President Dana White has confirmed that he will strip Conor McGregor of the UFC lightweight title.

The main reason for that is due to his inactivity. McGregor has not been seen in the Octagon since at UFC 205 when he won the lightweight title from Eddie Alvarez. McGregor then fought in a boxing match with Floyd Mayweather.

Now, the promotion has new plans to crown its new lightweight champion. The winner of Khabib Nurmagomedov – Tony Ferguson Ferguson at UFC 223 will be the actual lightweight champion.

Chiesa is slated to take on former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis at UFC 223.

Chiesa recently did an interview to break down this fight, and during the conversation, he gave his prediction for the winner of this key bout in the lightweight division.

“Khabib has got the equalizer,” Chiesa told MMAjunkie. “We’re talking that wrestling and pressure. It’s unparalleled. I don’t see Tony trying to stop the takedowns. But Khabib’s going to pay for it.”

“I still think Khabib wins, three (rounds) to two,” Chiesa said. “Possibly a split decision. I think Tony’s going to win some rounds off his back. (If) Tony wins, I wouldn’t be surprised, but I just don’t know if (Tony has) the right grappling style to beat Khabib.

I think to beat Khabib, you’ve got to maintain a scramble once you hit the floor and try to spin around and scramble to dominant position. I think Tony’s going to accept the guard. I don’t think that’s a bad thing, but I don’t think it’s the best thing.”

UFC 223 is set to take place on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The main card will air on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET while the preliminary card will air on FOX Sports 1 at 8 p.m. ET and the promotion’s streaming service, UFC Fight Pass.

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