Chiesa, The Newest Ultimate Fighter Returns Home

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SPOKANE, WA -- Michael Chiesa arrived at the Spokane International Airport this afternoon greeted by fans and his Shadle Park wrestling team.

The 24-year-old Spokane native (8-0 MMA) choked out "The Ultimate Fighter Live" teammate Al Iaquinta (5-2-1 MMA) in the first round of their lightweight tourney bout at the Palms Casino, located just off the famed Las Vegas Strip on Friday Night.

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