Al Iaquinta vs. Michael Chiesa

Co-Main Event | Tournament Championship | 155 lbs
W
Chiesa defeats Iaquinta
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 2:47 Round 1 of 3
vs.
Submission 2:47 R1
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Fighter Comparison

5-0-0

Climbed to 6-0
Pro
Record
5-1-1

Fell to 5-2-1
+220
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-270
(Moderate Favorite)

United States
Nation

United States
Spokane Valley
Washington
Fights out of
New York
US
24
+5 mos, 3 wks, 4 days
Age at Fight 25
+1 mos, 2 days
156.0 lbs
(70.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
6'1"
(185cm)
Height
5'10"
(178cm)
75.5"
(192cm)
Reach
70.0"
(178cm)
Sikjitsu Gym Serra Jiu-Jitsu

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Iaquinta
69%
Chiesa
31%

Bout Information

Event Poster

The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale

Fight Details

  • Event: The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale
  • Date: Friday 06.01.2012 at 09:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 9 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Kenny Florian
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jon Anik
  • Iaquinta Disclosed Pay: $8,000
  • Chiesa Disclosed Pay: $56,000
  • Title on Line: Tournament Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: N/A
  • Tournament: The Ultimate Fighter 15
  • Tournament Round: Finals
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