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Giga Chikadze Record, stats and next fight

15-7-0 (W-L-D)

9Wins by knockout
1Wins by submission
9First round finishes
Giga Chikadze
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Stats and record

22Pro fights
67%Finish rate
13UFC fights
0Title fights
4Performance bonuses
4Losing streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO9 (60 %)
Submission1 (7 %)
Decision5 (33 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO2 (29 %)
Submission1 (14 %)
Decision4 (57 %)

Profile

Age
38 years
Born
August 25, 1988
Birthplace
Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union
Height
6'0" (183 cm)
Weight
146 lbs (66 kg)
Reach
74" (188 cm)
Division
Featherweight
Fighting out of
Tbilisi, Georgia
Team
Kings MMA
UFC debut
September 28, 2019

Fight history

  1. Loss

    vs Joanderson Brito

    UFC 331 · Sep 19, 2026 · Los Angeles, California, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:57
  2. Loss

    vs Kevin Vallejos

    UFC on ESPN: Royval vs. Kape · Dec 13, 2025 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (spinning backfist and elbows)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:29
  3. Loss

    vs David Onama

    UFC on ESPN: Machado Garry vs. Prates · Apr 26, 2025 · Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  4. Loss

    vs Arnold Allen

    UFC 304 · Jul 27, 2024 · Manchester, England

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  5. Win

    vs Alex Caceres

    UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie · Aug 26, 2023 · Kallang, Singapore

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Loss

    vs Calvin Kattar Bonus

    UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Chikadze · Jan 15, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  7. Win

    vs Edson Barboza Bonus

    UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze · Aug 28, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    3
    Time
    1:44
  8. Win

    vs Cub Swanson Bonus

    UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka · May 1, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (body kick and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:03
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  1. Win

    vs Jamey Simmons Bonus

    UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Teixeira · Nov 7, 2020 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (head kick and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:51
  2. Win

    vs Omar Morales

    UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen · Oct 11, 2020 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  3. Win

    vs Irwin Rivera

    UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris · May 16, 2020 · Jacksonville, Florida, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  4. Win

    vs Jamall Emmers

    UFC 248 · Mar 7, 2020 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  5. Win

    vs Brandon Davis

    UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier · Sep 28, 2019 · Copenhagen, Denmark

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Win

    vs Damien Manzanares

    Gladiator Challenge: MMA World Championships · Mar 23, 2019 · Lincoln, California, United States

    Method
    TKO (submission to punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:45
  7. Win

    vs C.J. Baines

    Gladiator Challenge: Summer Showdown · Aug 11, 2018 · Rancho Mirage, California, United States

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:12
  8. Loss

    vs Austin Springer

    Dana White's Contender Series 10 · Jun 19, 2018 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    4:10
  9. Win

    vs Kevin Ceron

    Gladiator Challenge: MMA Fighting Championship · Apr 21, 2018 · Rancho Mirage, California, United States

    Method
    TKO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:37
  10. Win

    vs Kevin Gratts

    Gladiator Challenge: Season's Beatings · Dec 16, 2017 · Rancho Mirage, California, United States

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:17
  11. Win

    vs Julian Hernandez

    Gladiator Challenge: Summer Feud · Jun 10, 2017 · Rancho Mirage, California, United States

    Method
    TKO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:49
  12. Win

    vs Anthony Ross

    Gladiator Challenge: Absolute Beat Down · Mar 25, 2017 · San Jacinto, California, United States

    Method
    TKO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:10
  13. Win

    vs Joe Bear

    Gladiator Challenge: Season's Beatings · Dec 17, 2016 · San Jacinto, California, United States

    Method
    TKO (retirement)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:50
  14. Loss

    vs Gil Guardado

    WSOF 26 · Dec 18, 2015 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00

Analysis

Giga Chikadze, known as “Ninja”, competes in the UFC featherweight division and comes from Georgia.

His professional record stands at 15 wins and 7 losses. Of those wins, 9 came by KO or TKO, 1 by submission and 5 on the scorecards, a 67% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on September 28, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier against Brandon Davis (win). He has since gone 8-5 in 13 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on September 19, 2026 at UFC 331, he lost to Joanderson Brito by KO (punches) in the first round.

His career includes 4 performance bonuses.

He stands 183 cm and has a 188 cm reach.

He trains at Kings MMA out of Tbilisi, Georgia.

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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