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USA Today
6 days ago
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- USA Today
Michael Chiesa has mixed feelings about Court McGee win at UFC Atlanta
Michael Chiesa has mixed feelings about Court McGee win at UFC Atlanta Show Caption Hide Caption UFC on ESPN 69: Michael Chiesa post-fight interview UFC on ESPN 69 winner Michael Chiesa talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his decision victory over Court McGee in Atlanta. ATLANTA – Michael Chiesa met the media Saturday after his unanimous decision win over Court McGee at UFC on ESPN 69. Chiesa (19-7 MMA, 14-7 UFC), the Season 15 winner of "The Ultimate Fighter," outworked McGee (22-14 MMA, 11-13 UFC), the Season 11 winner – but wasn't entirely happy with his performance. "Unless you finish Court McGee, he's really not an easy guy to look good against," Chiesa told MMA Junkie at his post-fight news conference. "… It's the fight I expected, so I guess I shouldn't be so critical of myself. I've won three fights in a row. "… Me wanting to go for finishes has cost me at times. We felt like that was Court's best way to beat me, was if I got ahead of myself like I did against (Vicente) Luque. … I had to force myself to be patient, and it paid off." Chiesa said with three straight wins, he normally would have a callout. But with his side hustle as a key member of the UFC's analyst desk during events, he's got a busy summer and early fall. One fighter he said he won't bother trying to fight anymore is Colby Covington, though. Check out Chiesa's post-fight news conference in the video above.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dick, ‘Move On, It's Over'
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran Michael Chiesa returns to action against fellow Ultimate Fighter (TUF) winner Court McGee at UFC Atlanta this weekend (Sat., June 14, 2025) inside State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. While a clash between two TUF winners excites dedicated fans, Chiesa had his sights set on a high-profile bout against three-time Welterweight title challenger Colby Covington, an idea proposed by TUF Season 33 coaches Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen. Advertisement The matchup gained traction among UFC matchmakers and executives, but Covington ultimately seemed to decline. 'I don't know if I can really divulge much, but the powers at be liked the idea, Chael and DC liked it a lot, the higher-ups loved the idea, and I thought it would have been great ending to The Ultimate Fighter but I've kinda just given up on the idea of calling the guy out,' Chiesa said during UFC Atlanta media day. 'I think he's going to go a different direction in his career, and I think being a streamer is what he's pursuing right now. He doesn't have the desire to compete as much as he did before.' 'So, it's just time to move on and let him do what he wants to do, and if he fights again, he fights again,' Chiesa added. 'I'm focused on Court McGee and moving him out of the equation.' It's his loss and the fans' loss because he brings a lot of heat the way he builds his fight, and I have the style to beat him, but move on, it's over. 'He's a nice guy off camera, dick on camera,' Chiesa concluded. Advertisement Covington is deep into his streaming phase and appears to be enjoying it (whatever that entails) while still maintaining his annoying over-the-top WWE-style persona. The longtime top-ranked Welterweight is riding a two-fight losing streak and has only won two fights since 2020. Remember that will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC Atlanta fight card right here, starting with the ESPN/ESPN+ 'Prelims' matches online, which are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET, before the main card start time at 10 p.m. ET (also on ESPN+). To check out the latest and greatest UFC Atlanta: 'Usman vs. Buckley' news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here. More from
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UFC on ESPN 68 commentators, broadcast plans set: Rare trio calls action cageside
UFC on ESPN 68 commentators, broadcast plans set: Rare trio calls action cageside The UFC closes its May schedule Saturday with UFC on ESPN 68, which goes down at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there in "Sin City" to help guide viewers through the experience. Details of who will work as commentators and analysts for each event have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the situation, and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below. UFC on ESPN 68 broadcast The UFC on ESPN 68 main card airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+ in the U.S. The main card lineup is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET following prelims, which stream exclusively on ESPN+, slated to start at 6 p.m. ET. UFC on ESPN 68 desk analysts Veteran broadcaster Karyn Bryant serves as desk anchor and host at UFC on ESPN 68. "The Ultimate Fighter 15" winner Michael Chiesa and coach Din Thomas join her at the desk as analysts throughout the broadcast and on the post-fight show. UFC on ESPN 68 roving reporter Longtime UFC correspondent Megan Olivi will conduct pre and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the UFC on ESPN 68 card, as well as report additional real-time updates for the event. UFC on ESPN 68 octagon announcer It's time! Legendary octagon announcer Bruce Buffer will introduce the fighters before battle at UFC on ESPN 68. UFC on ESPN 68 cageside commentators Brendan Fitzgerald will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside at UFC on ESPN 68. He'll command play-by-play and be joined in the booth by UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier and Laura Sanko. It's the second time the trio will call a UFC event together after debuting at UFC on ESPN 60 in July.
USA Today
29-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michael Chiesa vs. Court McGee added to UFC Atlanta
Michael Chiesa vs. Court McGee added to UFC Atlanta A veteran welterweight fight has been added to the UFC's return to Atlanta. Michael Chiesa and Court McGee are set to clash at UFC on ESPN 69, which goes down June 14 at State Farm Arena. Another welterweight bout between former champion Kamaru Usman and surging contender Joaquin Buckley headlines the card. The Chiesa-McGee matchup was announced by the UFC on Tuesday afternoon. Chiesa (17-7 MMA, 12-7 UFC), who's been angling for a fight with Colby Covington, is coming off a submission win over Max Griffin last December. The victory put Chiesa, 37, on a two-fight winning streak to bounce back from a three-fight losing skid, the worst run in his career. McGee (23-13 MMA, 11-12 UFC) is also coming off a submission win. He last competed in October when he submitted fellow veteran Tim Means. It was his first stoppage win in 14 years. Prior to the win, McGee, 40, was on a three-fight losing streak. Below is the updated UFC on ESPN 69 lineup:
USA Today
27-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UFC analyst Michael Chiesa lists potential UFC 317 headliners – from long shots to realistic
The countdown to the 13th annual UFC International Fight Week is on. With roughly three months until the cornerstone event of the world's biggest MMA promotion goes down, UFC 317 on June 28 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) still is without a main event. UFC always tries its hardest to make sure International Fight Week sets the bar high. Over the past decade, however, a variety of circumstances has led to years where it couldn't put its best foot forward. Will 2025 provide something different? There are a number of potential big-fight options that could fill the main event spot. Top UFC analyst and welterweight veteran Michael Chiesa spoke to MMA Junkie about the numerous potential fights that could headline UFC 317, from the realistic to wild dreams – with the exclusion of Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall for the unified heavyweight championship.
