Michael Chiesa targets UFC commentary debut in 2025: ‘My time will come’

Michael Chiesa thinks he’s put himself in an excellent place to get the decision each time a brand new face is launched into the rotation of UFC shade commentators.

Chiesa (19-7 MMA, 12-7 UFC) has been a staple of UFC broadcast for a number of years now, primarily as desk analyst offering predictions, breakdown and extra for varied occasions. Extra not too long ago, nevertheless, he has begun the steps of a confirmed path towards the commentary sales space, which is his final aim.

“The Final Fighter 15” winner has labored commentary for LFA, which streams on UFC Struggle Go, and likewise not too long ago referred to as “Street to UFC” bouts for the first time. He’s put in tireless hours to craft himself for that position, and Chiesa stated it’s solely a matter of time till his alternative on the large present arrives.

“True – one hundred pc (I’ll name an occasion in 2025),” Chiesa told MMA Junkie. “I really feel prefer it’s coming. For me, I’m simply staying affected person. I do know my time will come and I’m excited for it. My life revolves round this sport. I don’t have children. I don’t have anything occurring. I eat, sleep and breathe blended martial arts, dude. So I simply know in due time I’ll get what I deserve and I believe it’s going to really feel actually good. I’m pumped.”

The UFC has a robust crop of names already on its broadcast roster. Jon Anik, Brendan Fitzgerald and John Gooden are the trio for all play-by-play project. The colour commentary options a mixture of Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier, Michael Bisping, Paul Felder, Dominick Cruz and Laura Sanko, who turned the newest addition and first lady to name UFC bouts in February 2023.

Chiesa sees himself as a part of that elite crop finally, and he stated there’s no better pleasure than his present trajectory.

“It’s simply enjoyable,” Chiesa stated. “Like, I’m in camp, I get to go to Edmonton and work a desk present and I get a line of coaching on the market and all the things about the place my life is at proper now – I don’t assume I’ve ever been this pleased. I believe that’s good. I do know that’s good. I’m excited. When that day comes I simply received to ensure to regulate my pleasure. Once I get too excited I don’t communicate very properly. When that point comes, hold a cool head and benefit from the second for certain.”

Chiesa (19-7 MMA, 12-7 UFC) returns to motion at UFC 310 on Dec. 7 when he meets Max Griffin (19-10 MMA, 8-8 UFC) in a welterweight bout at T-Cell Enviornment in Las Vegas (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN2, ESPN+).

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