Michael Chiesa : (7) " Perseverance doesn’t always mean winning and losing. Perseverance means showing up and rising to the occasion and performing. " - Michael Chiesa " I think Gilbert Burns is going to become my greatest rival. " - Michael Chiesa " Anytime I’ve won a fight and asked for an opponent, I’ve usually gotten it, and that’s because it’s all well thought-out. " - Michael Chiesa " I’m a blue collar guy from Spokane, Washington, who was raised to just be respectful, be a sportsman, and just speak with your performances, and I’m glad that I’m back to my old ways. " - Michael Chiesa " You’re not going to win mental warfare with me. I am one of the mentally toughest guys, if not the mentally toughest guy in the UFC. " - Michael Chiesa " I know deep down I’m destined to be a world champion and maybe it’s to be attained in the most prestigious division in the UFC at welterweight. " - Michael Chiesa " I feel I’ve always been a fan-friendly fighter. " - Michael Chiesa