Michael Chiesa talks UFC Seattle return & previews UFC BJJ 5

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra · Feb 12, 2026 · 41m

Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by Michael Chiesa for a wide-ranging conversation centered around his upcoming return to action in Seattle and the balancing act of being both an active UFC fighter and one of the promotion’s most trusted analysts.

Chiesa talks about fighting in the Pacific Northwest, what’s fueling his current 3-fight win streak, and how his mindset has evolved at this stage of his career.

Chiesa reflects on the adjustments that have led to renewed momentum, the challenges of flipping between fighter and broadcaster mode, and what a big performance in Seattle could mean…