Featherweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Giga Chikadze

15-5

Age

Height

6'0"

Weight

147 lbs

Reach

74"

Avg Fight Time

13:24

Gym

—

UFC Record

8-4(12 bouts)

Wins By

3 KO 0 Sub 5 Dec

Losses By

1 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 2R3 6

Last 5

LWLWL

Finish Rate

67%

Bonuses

Style

Karate

Location

Tbilisi, Georgia

Last Fight2025-12-13

L - Kevin Vallejos

Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Opponent Last Bout

W - Giga ChikadzeKO/TKOR2 1:29· Spinning Back Fist Head

Fight History

LOSS

vs David Onama

UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Brandon Davis

UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Kevin Vallejos

UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Spinning Back Fist Head

R2 1:29

KO/TKOSpinning Back Fist Head·R2 1:29

WIN

vs Alex Caceres

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Calvin Kattar

UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Chikadze· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Edson Barboza

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R3 1:44

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 1:44

WIN

vs Cub Swanson

UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Prochazka· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Kick to Body At Distance

R1 1:03

KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R1 1:03

WIN

vs Jamey Simmons

UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R1 3:51

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 3:51

WIN

vs Omar Morales

UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Irwin Rivera

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Arnold Allen

UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2· 2024-07-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jamall Emmers

UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero· 2020-03-07

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Technical Striker

Counter Striker

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.8/min

Grappling

0.19 TD

Defense

60%

⚖️Giga adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

30 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Head Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+62% vs div avg

63%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Leg Kicks

50%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Jabs

47%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Knees

47%

⭐Other

Counters

40%

🤼Clinch

Elbows

33%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

1× detected

Clinch → Takedown

1× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Head Kicks (63%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (113%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 247% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)

Kick to Body At Distance

33% of KOs

Kick to Head At Distance

33% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

33% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Kick to Body At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: Strike Def% (60%) and Strikes/Min (3.8).

⚠️

Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (4/100). Opponents exploit this.

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (60%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (114% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

43%

Below Avg

Division Rank#34 of 45

0%100%

Striking Defense

60%

Above Avg

Division Rank#7 of 45

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

43% acc91%

Clinch

32% acc1%

Ground

77% acc8%

Striking Differential+0.34/min

3.82 landed/min3.48 absorbed/min

3.82

Landed/Min

3.48

Absorbed/Min

0.56

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed615

Sig. Strikes Attempted1439

Key Insights

Giga is a distance-first striker, with 90% of output at range.

Effective body attack (25%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 91% of output at range with 43% accuracy.

Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Elite KD exchange: deals 6.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

33%

Low

Division Rank#33 of 45

0%100%

TD Defense

65%

Elite

Division Rank#26 of 45

0%100%

TD Success Rate

17%

Landed

Defended

Total

0.19

TD / 15min

0.19

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

33%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

2 total attempts

Late Round Sub Artist

100%

Key Insights

Rarely initiates takedowns (0.19/15min).

Solid TD defense at 65%.

Lower TD accuracy (33%).

Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

615

1.25

Ratio

Absorbed

492

Chin Rating

Elite

KD Exchange

6/1

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

20.8

Low Output

Strikes/Min

4.0

Standing %

98%

R3 vs R1 Output

114%

Steady

Key Insights

🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (20.8) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 12 fights

R1 Control

0:08

R2 Control

0:03

R3 Control

0:08

R1 to Final

+28%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+8.1pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+8.1pp

Body

-2.7pp

Leg

-5.4pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-2.9pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

💪 Peak performance in final round

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 1 five-round fight

Rounds 1-3 Avg

17.1

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

30.0

sig strikes / round

Output Change

176%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Championship Ready

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#31

of 45

🥉 Mid-range

Absorption

#19

of 45

🥈 Top 50%

Accuracy

#34

of 45

📉 Below Average

Str Defense

of 45

🥇 Top 25%

Knockdowns

#13

of 45

🥈 Top 50%

Takedowns

#40

of 45

📉 Below Average

Submissions

#31

of 45

🥉 Mid-range

Damage Ratio

#22

of 45

🥈 Top 50%

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2907

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 1

0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights