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What Is Michael Chiesa’s Net Worth And Is He Married?

July 28, 2023
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Michael Chiesa's Net Worth

Michael Chiesa's Net Worth

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Michael Chiesa’s net worth is estimated at over $1.5 million. The 37–year-old Chiesa’s primary source of income is his 16 years of career as a professional MMA fighter. He fights in the welterweight division of the UFC and also serves as a sports analyst. While making a name for himself in the public space through his flourishing career, he also has a private life that is the center stage of his being. He is married to a realtor, Kelsi Jo Burger. 

Chiesa moves as fast as possible in his climbing the success ladder, especially as a fighter. Little wonder he was ranked 12th in the UFC welterweight rankings of April 2023.

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  • What is Michael Chiesa’s Net Worth?
  • How the Aurora, Colorado-Born Fighter Made His Over $1.5 Million Net Worth 
    • He became a Professional Fighter in 2008
    • Chiesa Made His UFC Debut in 2012 
    • A Look at His Salary
    • His Career as an Analyst and as an Actor
    • Endorsements and Brand Partnering Have Added to His Wealth 
  • Who is Michael Chiesa’s Wife?

What is Michael Chiesa’s Net Worth?

Chiesa’s net worth is estimated at above $1.5 million. This makes him one of the richest MMA fighters. He earns majorly from fighting, sports analysis, a TV career in a documentary, other business ventures, and endorsement deals.

He has recorded an exceptional rise throughout his career in fighting. He has also risen to the ranks of brown belt in Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu.

With these mentioned, there is more about how Chiesa, also known as Maverick has recorded his wealth. Here is a breakdown.

How the Aurora, Colorado-Born Fighter Made His Over $1.5 Million Net Worth 

He became a Professional Fighter in 2008

Chiesa who started as a skateboarder while growing up later ventured into wrestling before MMA. In 2008, he made his professional debut and held  7 straight wins in his first 7 matches.

He fought for numerous promotions. His first fight was against Charon Spain and the second was against Brian Wilson for Arnett Promotions. Other promotions he fought under are Rumble on the Ridge, Battlefield Fight League, and Lords of the Cage.

For all of these promotions and with all of the fights, Chiesa made a fortune that in the long run contributed to his fortune.

Chiesa Made His UFC Debut in 2012 

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On June 1, 2012, Chiesa made his UFC debut against Al laquinta. The fight landed him in a lightweight tournament submission of the night.

He continued the career which boosted his income over time as he fought numerous other people such as Anton Kuivanen, Jorge Masvidal, Colton Smith, Mitch Clarke, Vicente Luque, and Sean Brady.

Throughout his career, the fighter has made the record below:

  • Total: 24
    • Wins: 18
    • By submission: 11
    • By decision: 7
    • Losses: 6
    • By knockout: 1
    • By submission: 4
    • By decision: 1

From the fights, Maverick has also received numerous accolades such as the following:

  • He was named The Ultimate Fighter: Live Tournament winner (2012)
  • He won 2 Fights of the Night  vs. Joe Lauzon and Jim Miller (2014, 2015 )
  • Chiesa won 2 Submissions of the Night vs. Al Iaquinta and Colton Smith (2012, 2013)
  • His fight against Beneil Dariush became a performance of the Night
  • The Colorado-born won an LOTC Lightweight Championship
  • In 2016, his fight against Beneil Dariush won April Submission of the Month
  • Also, in 2018, Chiesa’s fight with Carlos Condit was named December Submission of the Month

A Look at His Salary

The MMA fighter’s salary has not been revealed at the time of this report. However, UFC fighters are some of the highest paid MMA fighters.

Even at that, UFC fighters are reportedly paid about $500,000 to $3,000,000 for high-tier fights while lower fighters may receive about $12,000 to $30,000.

See Also: Albert Duraev: Everything To Know About The MMA Fighter

His Career as an Analyst and as an Actor

Other contributors to Chiesa’s net worth include his being part of a documentary and also serving as a sports analyst.

His career as an analyst started in 2018 and has since acted as a desk analyst at UFC events.

While it is difficult to ascertain how much he has made through this career, desk analysts make…

Focusing on his wealth through acting, he appeared in the mixed martial arts documentary, Fight Life which was released in 2013.

Again, it is difficult to keep taps with respect to his earnings through the documentary.

Endorsements and Brand Partnering Have Added to His Wealth 

Michael Chiesa has partnered with several brands which have all contributed to how much wealth he has made. Here is a list of the brands he partners with

  • Live Bearded
  • Thorne
  • Mola Sport
  • Engage
  • Hyperfly
  • Millions
  • Athleteteps
  • eS Skateboarding

Who is Michael Chiesa’s Wife?

Michael Chiesa's net worth

Maverick’s wife is Kelsi Jo Burger. She is a real estate agent at Windermere Real Estate.

The MMA fighter and his wife were married in May 2022 and Chiesa has described his days with his wife as the best in his life.

At the time of this report, the couple do not share any children but Kelsi Jo describes herself as a person obsessed with her dogs.

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