Michael Chiesa’s last outing at the UFC Abu Dhabi saw him put an end to his three consecutive loss streak. His rear choke submission handed Tony Ferguson an eighth consecutive defeat. However, now ‘Maverick’ has his sight on Colby Covington.
The ‘Chaos’ faced Leon Edwards at UFC 298 in a losing cause. Ever since then, his return to the MMA circuit has remained questionable. However, Chiesa has now called him out to a potential bout. The ‘Maverick’ said,
“I wanna fight Colby Covington, I have been saying it for years… Are you gonna sit around and do nothing or you gonna come back and fight. Keep your ranking I don’t gave a s**t I just want to find out who is the best in North West.”
According to the ‘Maverick,’ the bout will decide who is the best fighter in the North West. Meanwhile, it will be interesting to see if Covington replies to Chiesa’s call out.
How Much Did Michael Chiesa Earn At UFC Abu Dhabi?
Chiesa vs. Ferguson at UFC Abu Dhabi was one of the most anticipated fights. This fight had a lot in line, with both fighters eyeing to end their losing streak. However, in the end, it was the ‘Maverick’ whose hand was raised, earning him his first win since January 2021.
But a winning moment wasn’t the only thing that Chiesa took home. According to previous reports, he had never received over $100000 in paychecks. Even his bout against Vincent Luque earned him around $96000. Since he won the bout, he must have crossed the $100k mark for sure this time.
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Whatever the winning amount be, Michael Chiesa earned something more prestigious. And that’s a victory after three long years. So, the ‘Maverick’ can live in peace and look out for his new opponent.
