Ninja
Giga Chikadze
Vitals
Height, reach, and career background.
- Age
- 37
- Height
- 6′0″1.83 m
- Reach
- 74″188 cm
- Weight class
- Featherweight
Record
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LossKO
Opponent: Kevin Vallejosspinning backfist and elbowsR2 1:29
UFC Fight Night
13 Dec 2025
13 Dec 2025
Vallejos stopped Chikadze with a spinning backfist and elbows at UFC Fight Night.
Key moments
- Chikadze entered off a decision loss to David Onama.
- Vallejos found the finish in the second round.
- The stoppage came at 1:29 of round two.
LossDEC
Opponent: David OnamaunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night
26 Apr 2025
26 Apr 2025
Onama defeated Chikadze by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night.
Key moments
- Chikadze carried his karate game through three rounds.
- Onama remained competitive across the full distance.
- The judges awarded Onama the decision.
LossDEC
Opponent: Arnold AllenunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 304
27 Jul 2024
27 Jul 2024
Allen defeated Chikadze by unanimous decision at UFC 304.
Key moments
- Chikadze looked to manage range with kicks.
- Allen took the bout through all three rounds.
- The judges awarded Allen the decision.
WinDEC
Opponent: Alex CaceresunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night
26 Aug 2023
26 Aug 2023
Chikadze defeated Alex Caceres by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night.
Key moments
- Chikadze used his distance striking over three rounds.
- Caceres stayed in the contest through the final horn.
- The judges awarded Chikadze the decision.
LossDEC
Opponent: Calvin KattarunanimousR5 5:00
UFC Fight Night
15 Jan 2022
15 Jan 2022
Kattar defeated Chikadze by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night.
Key moments
- Chikadze brought a long kicking game into the matchup.
- Kattar pressured through five rounds.
- The judges awarded Kattar the decision after 25 minutes.
WinTKO
Opponent: Edson BarbozapunchesR3 1:44
UFC Fight Night
28 Aug 2021
28 Aug 2021
WinTKO
Opponent: Cub Swansonbody kick and punchesR1 1:03
UFC Fight Night
01 May 2021
01 May 2021
WinTKO
Opponent: Jamey Simmonshead kick and punchesR1 3:51
UFC Fight Night
07 Nov 2020
07 Nov 2020
WinDEC
Opponent: Omar MoralesunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night
10 Oct 2020
10 Oct 2020
WinDEC
Opponent: Irwin RiveraunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night
16 May 2020
16 May 2020
WinDEC
Opponent: Jamall EmmerssplitR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night
07 Mar 2020
07 Mar 2020
WinDEC
Opponent: Brandon DavissplitR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night
28 Sep 2019
28 Sep 2019
WinTKO
Opponent: Damien Manzanaressubmission-to-punchesR1 0:51
Gladiator Challenge
23 Mar 2019
23 Mar 2019
WinSUB
Opponent: Clay BainesarmbarR1 0:12
Gladiator Challenge
11 Aug 2018
11 Aug 2018
LossSUB
Opponent: Austin Springerrear-naked chokeR3 4:10
Contender Series
19 Jun 2018
19 Jun 2018
WinTKO
Opponent: Kevin CeronpunchesR1 2:37
Gladiator Challenge
21 Apr 2018
21 Apr 2018
WinKO
Opponent: Kevin GrattspunchR1 1:17
Gladiator Challenge
16 Dec 2017
16 Dec 2017
WinTKO
Opponent: Julian HernandezpunchesR1 0:49
Gladiator Challenge
10 Jun 2017
10 Jun 2017
WinTKO
Opponent: Anthony RosspunchR1 0:10
Gladiator Challenge
25 Mar 2017
25 Mar 2017
WinTKO
Opponent: Joe BearretirementR1 1:50
Gladiator Challenge
17 Dec 2016
17 Dec 2016
LossDEC
Opponent: Gil GuardadounanimousR3 5:00
WSOF 26
18 Dec 2015
18 Dec 2015
The Read
Style, strengths, and defining traits.
Giga Chikadze is a featherweight karate specialist with nine knockout wins.
He meets Joanderson Brito at UFC 331 after a decision loss to David Onama and a stoppage loss to Kevin Vallejos.