Alessio Di Chirico is an Italian former mixed martial artist who competed in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was known for his striking skills and competed professionally from 2011 to 2022.
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Alessio Di Chirico’s Biography
| Detail | Information |
| Full Name | Alessio Di Chirico |
| Nickname | Manzo |
| Birth Date | December 12, 1989 |
| Height | 6’0″ (182 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lbs (84 kg) |
| Birthplace | Rome, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| College | University of Foro Italico |
| Turned Professional | 2011 |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Unknown |
| @alessiodichirico |
Alessio Di Chirico was born on December 12, 1989, in Rome, Italy. He grew up in Rome and developed an interest in sports from a young age. Di Chirico initially played American football as a linebacker for the Grizzlies Rome team from 2008 to 2011.
Di Chirico transitioned to mixed martial arts in 2011 after being introduced to the sport by his friend Giovanni Pinelli. He began training at Roman Gymnasium Hung Mun to lose weight but soon discovered his passion for MMA.
Early Career
Di Chirico began his professional MMA career in 2011 after transitioning from American football. He competed in various European promotions, building up his record and experience.
Di Chirico won the European WFCA title and also captured the IMMAF world title as an amateur in 2014.
Professional Career
Di Chirico made his UFC debut on April 10, 2016, at UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos, facing Bojan Velickovic and losing via unanimous decision.
Throughout his UFC career, he faced notable opponents such as Kevin Holland, Joaquin Buckley, and Abdul Razak Alhassan.
His most significant victory came on January 16, 2021, at UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar, where he knocked out Joaquin Buckley with a head kick in the first round, earning him a Performance of the Night bonus.
Di Chirico’s final fight took place on September 3, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 209, where he lost to Roman Kopylov via knockout. Following this loss, Di Chirico announced his retirement from professional MMA.
Wife
Di Chirico and his wife have two sons. He was on vacation with his wife and two children in Spain at the time of the reported incident with the taxi driver
Alessio Di Chirico’s Net Worth Details
Alessio Di Chirico’s net worth is estimated to be $500k as of 2025. His earnings are the sum of his fight purses, prize money, win bonuses, and potential endorsements.
Fight Purses
| Event | Date | Opponent | Result | Base Salary | Win Bonus | Performance Bonus | Total Earnings |
| UFC Fight Night 209 | Sep 3, 2022 | Roman Kopylov | Loss | $21,000 | – | – | $21,000 |
| UFC on ESPN 30 | Aug 28, 2021 | Abdul Razak Alhassan | Loss | $35,000 | – | – | $35,000 |
| UFC on ABC 1 | Jan 16, 2021 | Joaquin Buckley | Win | $35,000 | $35,000 | $50,000 | $120,000 |
| UFC Fight Night 175 | Aug 29, 2020 | Zak Cummings | Loss | $20,000 | – | – | $20,000 |
| UFC Fight Night 164 | Nov 16, 2019 | Makhmud Muradov | Loss | $20,000 | – | – | $20,000 |
| UFC on ESPN+ 13 | Jul 13, 2019 | Kevin Holland | Loss | $20,000 | – | – | $20,000 |
| UFC Fight Night 146 | Mar 9, 2019 | Julian Marquez | Win | $20,000 | $20,000 | – | $40,000 |
| UFC Fight Night 134 | Jul 22, 2018 | Oluwale Bamgbose | Win | $20,000 | $20,000 | – | $40,000 |
| UFC on Fox 27 | Jan 27, 2018 | Eric Spicely | Loss | $20,000 | – | – | $20,000 |
| UFC Fight Night 98 | Nov 5, 2016 | Jack Hermansson | Loss | $12,000 | – | – | $12,000 |
| UFC 201 | Jul 30, 2016 | Garreth McLellan | Win | $12,000 | $12,000 | – | $24,000 |
| UFC Fight Night 86 | Apr 10, 2016 | Bojan Velickovic | Loss | $10,000 | – | – | $10,000 |
Career Earnings
Alessio Di Chirico’s total career earnings in the UFC are around $382,000. This figure includes his base salaries, win bonuses, and performance bonuses across his 12 UFC fights from 2016 to 2022.
His highest single-fight payout likely came from his knockout victory over Joaquin Buckley at UFC on ABC 1 in January 2021, where he earned a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus in addition to his fight purse.
Fight Records
| Stat | Record |
| Total Fights | 20 |
| Wins | 13 |
| Losses | 7 |
| Wins by KO/TKO | 6 |
| Wins by Submission | 4 |
| Wins by Decision | 3 |
Achievements
- UFC Performance of the Night (Two times)
- WFCA European Title
- IMMAF World Title (Amateur)
- Italian Amateur Title (2012, 2013, 2014)
FAQs
When did Alessio Di Chirico retire from MMA?
Alessio Di Chirico retired in September 2022 after his last fight at UFC Fight Night 209.
What was Di Chirico’s most famous victory?
His knockout win over Joaquin Buckley in January 2021, which earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.
Where is Alessio Di Chirico from?
He is from Rome, Italy.
What weight class did Di Chirico compete in?
Di Chirico competed in the UFC’s Middleweight division (185 lbs).
What was Di Chirico’s nickname?
His nickname was “Manzo.”
Did Di Chirico compete in any sports before MMA?
Yes, he played American football as a linebacker before transitioning to MMA.
What is Di Chirico’s educational background?
He studied sport science at the University of Foro Italico in Rome.
How many Performance of the Night bonuses did Di Chirico win in the UFC?
He won two Performance of the Night bonuses during his UFC career.
What is the name of Di Chirico’s MMA team?
Di Chirico founded and trained at the GLORIA Fight Center in Rome.
What is Di Chirico’s stance on Italian fighters being called gladiators?
Di Chirico prefers Italian fighters to be called knights rather than gladiators, as he considers gladiators to be slaves.
