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Michael Chiesa: ‘By the time I get done with 2016, I swear to God, I'm going to be in the top-five'

LAS VEGAS - Michael Chiesa is, by any measure of the phrase, a successful UFC fighter. The underdog TUF 15 winner has compiled a solid 5-2 record since his 2012 season victory, highlighted by dominant wins over quality competition in Al Iaquinta and Mitch Clarke. But inconsistency and bad fortune have prevented Chiesa from making that leap into contendership, and now, just days out from his UFC Fight Night 80 bout against Jim Miller, Chiesa is ready to call his shot.

"This is it, I'm going on my run, man.