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Michael Chiesa Won’t Fight During Pandemic ‘Unless I Can Be at My Absolute Best’

While some fighters are itching to compete during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Michael Chiesa has a different viewpoint.

The UFC welterweight addressed the difficulties of preparing for a fight while social distancing restrictions are in place in a post on his Instagram account. For the time being, it sounds like “Maverick” is content to wait out the COVID-19 outbreak until he is able to resume training at close to full capacity.

Chiesa's full statement is as follows:

"When are you going to fight again?”

That’s a question many of us fighters are being asked regularly.