Giga Chikadze is a dynamic striker from Georgia who was born on August 25, 1988, in Tbilisi, Georgia. Chikadze moved from a high-profile kickboxing career, amassing an impressive record of 38-6, to the sport of MMA. He fights out of Kings MMA and uses both a karate and kickboxing style in his striking. Chikadze made his UFC debut on September 28, 2019, defeating Brandon Davis via split decision at UFC Fight Night 160. From there, he went on to defeat notables such as Cub Swanson, Edson Barboza, and Alex Caceres.
The win over Swanson was achieved with a body kick in the first round, while he TKO'd Barboza in the third, both of which earned him Performance of the Night bonuses. He has shown his resilience since the setback against Calvin Kattar in January 2022, where he lost via unanimous decision in what was a Fight of the Night performance. He then proceeded to bounce back this past August by taking a unanimous decision from Alex Caceres. As of July 2024, Chikadze holds a professional MMA record of 15 wins and 3 losses with 9 by way of knockout and 1 by submission. He will step inside the cage with Arnold Allen on July 27, 2024, at UFC 304.
Giga Chikadze Next Fight
Giga Chikadze’s next fight is scheduled against #6 ranked featherweight Arnold Allen at UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 on July 24th, 2024, at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England. This fight is booked to take place on the main card of this pay-per-view event, which is slated to begin at 10 PM ET.
Chikadze is currently the ninth-ranked featherweight contender, whereas Allen is placed at #6 in the featherweight standings.
Giga Chikadze Record
As of July 2024, Giga Chikadze has maintained a professional MMA record of 15 wins and three losses in 18 bouts. He has won five times via decision, one time by submitting his opponent, and nine times via a KO stoppage.
| 18 matches | 15 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 2 |
Arnold Allen Record
As of July 2024, Arnold Allen has compiled a professional MMA record of 19 wins and 3 losses (19-3-0). Of his victories, seven have come via KO, four via submission, and eight wins through judge's decision.
| 22 matches | 19 wins | 3 loss |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 8 | 3 |
Giga Chikadze Last Fight
Giga Chikadze's last fight was against Alex Caceres at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This fight saw Chikadze return to action after a seventeen-month hiatus, and he won this fight via a unanimous decision.
FAQs on Giga Chikadze's next fight
A. He is scheduled to face Arnold Allen in his upcoming bout on July 27, 2024.
A. Giga Chikadze holds a record of 15 wins and 3 losses.
A. Yes, he won his last fight against Alex Caceres.
A. Giga Chikadze is 35 years old as of July 2024.
A. Giga Chikadze is 6 feet (1.83 m) tall.
