Giga Chikadze, a prominent figure in the world of MMA, began his professional journey in 2015. His striking skillset and lethal techniques have resulted in an impressive record of nine victories by knockout, and a rare submission win via armbar. Chikadze has an intimidating fighting style, finishing 10 of his 15 victories, most of them in the first round itself. His quick and efficient style is apparent by his record of six wins in 1:17 or less.
Impressive Winning Streak
His winning streak is nothing short of impressive, bagging 15 out of his last 17 fights, and 10 out of his last 11. This Georgian powerhouse also boasts a kickboxing record of 38-6 (22 by KO), including an astounding 6-3 (3 KOs) record in Glory Kickboxing.
UFC Highlights
In the UFC, Chikadze has made a name for himself with a series of remarkable fights. On UFC Fight Night in August 2023, Chikadze dominated Alex Caceres, resulting in a unanimous decision victory. However, he wasn’t as fortunate earlier in 2022, where he lost to Calvin Kattar in a five-round unanimous decision on UFC on ESPN.
Notable Fights
One of his most notable fights was against Edson Barboza in August 2021, where he ended the fight with a strike at 1:44 of the third round. Around the same time in 2021, he also defeated Cub Swanson via strikes just over a minute into the first round.
Resilience and Career Development
Despite a minor setback on Dana White’s Contender Series, Season 2, where he was submitted by Austin Springer, Chikadze has demonstrated impressive resilience, coming back stronger in subsequent fights. His career is a testament to his indomitable spirit and formidable skills inside the octagon.