Giga Chikadze, or "Ninja," is one of the top featherweights in the world and was born on August 25, 1988, in Tbilisi, Georgia. A well-renowned striker, Chikadze trains under Kings MMA and has a karate background himself, which greatly influences his fighting style. Before making the switch to MMA, Chikadze had a successful career in kickboxing, boasting a record of 38-6 with 22 knockouts, competing in Glory Kickboxing.
Chikadze made his professional MMA debut in 2015 and quickly found himself to be a force on the feet. He came to the UFC in 2019 and he has scored key victories in the featherweight division, including Edson Barboza and Cub Swanson, both finishes by strikes. His accuracy in striking and finishing makes it nine wins by knockout and one by submission, most of them not going past the first round. Chikadze’s only loss in the UFC was against Calvin Kattar in January of 2022. His performances of late, coupled with his dedication to improvement under the stewardship of Kings MMA's coaches, have built him up as a force to reckon with. As of July 2024, Chikadze continues to aim for the top of the featherweight division, with his next opponent being Arnold Allen at UFC 304.
Giga Chikadze Record
Giga ‘Ninja’ Chikadze maintains a professional MMA record of 15 wins and three losses (15-3-0). Of his wins, nine have come via knockouts, five by knockouts, and once by submission. Chikadze’s only loss in the UFC was against Calvin Kattar.
| 18 matches | 15 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 2 |
Giga Chikadze UFC Record
Giga Chikadze entered the UFC with a record of seven wins and two losses. Since his promotional debut, the featherweight contender has fought 9 times in the promotion and has racked up a record of eight wins and one loss.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Win | 15–3 | Alex Caceres | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie | August 26, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore |
| Loss | 14–3 | Calvin Kattar | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Chikadze | January 15, 2022 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 14–2 | Edson Barboza | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze | August 28, 2021 | 3 | 1:44 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 13–2 | Cub Swanson | TKO (body kick and punches) | UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka | May 1, 2021 | 1 | 1:03 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 12–2 | Jamey Simmons | TKO (head kick and punches) | UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Teixeira | November 7, 2020 | 1 | 3:51 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 11–2 | Omar Morales | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen | October 11, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Win | 10–2 | Irwin Rivera | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris | May 16, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Win | 9–2 | Jamall Emmers | Decision (split) | UFC 248 | March 7, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 8–2 | Brandon Davis | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier | September 28, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Copenhagen, Denmark |
FAQs on Giga Chikadze's record
A. Giga Chikadze holds a record of 15 wins and 3 losses (15-3-0).
A. Giga Chikadze trains and fights out of Kings MMA in California.
A. Giga Chikadze was born on August 25, 1988, making him 35 years old as of July 2024.
A. Giga Chikadze hails from Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union.
A. Giga Chikadze currently competes in the featherweight division and weighs 145 lbs.
