Giga Chikadze
UFC 2020–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 82.0
Scouting report
Launching his UFC career with seven consecutive victories, including knockouts of Cub Swanson and Edson Barboza, Giga "Ninja" Chikadze transitioned from international kickboxing into an elite featherweight contender. Born in Tbilisi, Georgia and training under Rafael Cordeiro at Kings MMA, Chikadze is known for his "Giga Kick" to the liver and southpaw distance management. His striking is showcased by an 87 Kickboxing rating and an 84 Cardio score.
Peak ratings
By edition
Chikadze went on a seven-fight UFC winning streak across 2020 and 2021, knocking out Jamey Simmons, Cub Swanson with a Giga Kick in 63 seconds, and finishing veteran Edson Barboza in round three at UFC on ESPN 30 in Las Vegas. His distance management, liver kicks, and striking speed are reflected in an 94 Kickboxing and 84 Boxing.
After suffering a five-round decision loss to Calvin Kattar in January 2022, Chikadze returned in August 2023 at UFC Fight Night 225 in Singapore, out-pointing Alex Caceres before dropping a decision to Arnold Allen at UFC 304 in Manchester. His striking, long kicks, and takedown defense anchor his 93 Kickboxing and 84 Boxing ratings.
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Ratings shown are our own, built from independent research and from how Giga Chikadze is regarded by the MMA community, with the EA Sports UFC games used only as a starting baseline for the scale. They are unofficial and do not constitute an assessment of Giga Chikadze's real-world abilities. See the disclaimer below.