Giga Chikadze believes he’s done enough to earn a shot at the UFC featherweight championship, and he’s willing to wait for it. At UFC Vegas 35, Giga Chikadze was able to boost his argument of being the best striker in the UFC when he defeat…
Giga Chikadze believes he’s done enough to earn a shot at the UFC featherweight championship, and he’s willing to wait for it. At UFC Vegas 35, Giga Chikadze was able to boost his argument of being the best striker in the UFC when he defeated Edson Barboza. Barboza has long been regarded as one of […]
Giga Chikadze has spoken out on his big UFC Vegas 35 victory over Edson Barboza. UFC Vegas 35 took place on Aug. 28. Chikadze vs. Barboza served as the main event inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chikadze ended up scoring a third-round TKO finish to extend his winning streak to nine. After […]
Giga Chikadze has spoken out on his big UFC Vegas 35 victory over Edson Barboza.
UFC Vegas 35 took place on Aug. 28. Chikadze vs. Barboza served as the main event inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chikadze ended up scoring a third-round TKO finish to extend his winning streak to nine.
After the fight, Chikadze said he’s ready to test himself against former UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway (h/t MMAFighting).
“I finished the guys who are absolutely legends in this sport. Honestly, I’m here to fight the best fights, the biggest names, if it’s a title shot, I would love to cover the title shot and be a replacement fighter. If not, somebody Hawaiian who’s leaving the division.
“[Max Holloway] knows my name. I saw the interviews somebody asked him and he said like this ‘oh yeah, I heard this Giga guy who kicks.’ I’m not just a Giga guy. I kick the sh*t out of people. Let’s go. I’ve been waiting for this moment.”
This isn’t the first time Chikadze has expressed his desire to share the Octagon with “Blessed.” Back in May, he explained to reporters why he wants to fight Holloway.
“I was in Georgia when Max fought Calvin. I was doing commentary for the fight, and I enjoyed this fight, and every time he was doing something nice I was like, ‘I want to fight him. I want to fight him.’
Chikadze hasn’t lost a fight since June 2018. He is undefeated under the UFC banner with a record of 7-0.
Holloway is coming off one of the smoothest performances you will ever see at a high level against Calvin Kattar. “Blessed” was scheduled to take on Yair Rodriguez but was forced out of the fight due to an injury.
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Edson Barboza vs. Giga Chikadze brought a slugfest in their fight. The showdown served as the main event of the UFC Vegas 35 event on Saturday night (August 28, 2021) from Las Vegas, Nevada at the UFC Apex facility. As seen in the fight, both guy…
Edson Barboza vs. Giga Chikadze brought a slugfest in their fight. The showdown served as the main event of the UFC Vegas 35 event on Saturday night (August 28, 2021) from Las Vegas, Nevada at the UFC Apex facility. As seen in the fight, both guys had a feeling out process in the first round. […]
Giga ‘Ninja’ Chikadze has his seventh straight victory in the UFC — comfortably outstriking Edson Barboza from the opening exchange en route to an impressive third round ground strikes knockout win to round out UFC Vegas 35. Quite a measured approach early from both Barboza and Chikadze who both attempted to counter each other with […]
Giga ‘Ninja’ Chikadze has his seventh straight victory in the UFC — comfortably outstriking Edson Barboza from the opening exchange en route to an impressive third round ground strikes knockout win to round out UFC Vegas 35.
Quite a measured approach early from both Barboza and Chikadze who both attempted to counter each other with kicks from the fence, however, the Georgian pulled away and likely stole the first round with more output in the closing minute as he eluded and rushed in with his hands.
Some good activity in the second frame for Nova Friburgo native, Barboza who appeared to be targeting the body of Chikadze, who in turn, looked to be slowing down and limiting his lateral movement ever so slightly.
Pouring on the pressure at the beginning of the third round, Chikadze clipped Barboza as the Brazilian entered, before dropping him at the fence.
Quite surprisingly, Chikadze looked to lock up a D’Arce choke, before catching and dropping Barboza for a second time as the Brazilian attempted to return to his feet, forcing referee, Jason Herzog to step in — awarding the Georgian his seventh consecutive Octagon triumph.
Edson Barboza vs. Giga Chikadze was a memorable main event. The two fighters met in a bout on Saturday night (August 28, 2021) at the UFC Vegas 35 event from Las Vegas, Nevada at the UFC Apex facility. The first round was slow with some moments a…
Edson Barboza vs. Giga Chikadze was a memorable main event. The two fighters met in a bout on Saturday night (August 28, 2021) at the UFC Vegas 35 event from Las Vegas, Nevada at the UFC Apex facility. The first round was slow with some moments as Giga managed to rock him once and swarmed […]
LowKick MMA will be bringing you UFC Vegas 35: Barboza vs. Chikadze results throughout the night (Sat. 28th. August 2021) from the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taking main event from the UFC Apex facility, a featherweight showdown between kickboxing standouts, the #9 ranked, Edson Barboza and promotional-perfect contender, the #10 rated, Giga Chikadze. In the […]
Taking main event from the UFC Apex facility, a featherweight showdown between kickboxing standouts, the #9 ranked, Edson Barboza and promotional-perfect contender, the #10 rated, Giga Chikadze.
In the midst of a two-fight winning run from three outings at the featherweight limit, Nova Friburgo striking veteran, Barboza returns for the second time this year following a UFC 262 battle against Shane Burgos back in May — in which the Brazilian landed a peculiar third round knockout victory after an incredible back-and-forth Fight of the Night bout.
The victory marked former lightweight top-10 mainstay, Barboza’s second straight success following a prior ‘Fight Island’ unanimous decision win against Makwan Amirkhani last October.
For Georgian kickboxing ace, Chikadze — the Kings MMA staple has scored an eye-catching six consecutive victories in the UFC since his bow under the banner back in September 2019.
The former GLORY Kickboxing standout last featured in a co-headining slot against division veteran, Cub Swanson back in May at UFC Vegas 25 — stopping the Californian with a vicious first round liver kick.
UFC Vegas 35 Results:
Main Card: (ESPN/ESPN+ 10 p.m. ET)
Featherweight: Edson Barboza vs. Giga Chikadze
Middleweight: Bryan Battle vs. Gilbert Urbina
Bantamweight: Ricky Turcious vs. Brady Hiestand
Welterweight: Kevin Lee vs. Daniel Rodriguez
Middleweight: Andre Petroski vs. Michael Gillmore
Middleweight: Makhmud Muradov vs. Gerald Meerschaert
Preliminary Card: (ESPN/ESPN+ 7 p.m. ET)
Middleweight: Alessio Di Chirico vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan
Middleweight: Sam Alvey vs. Wellington Turman
Light Heavyweight: Dustin Jacoby vs. Darren Stewart
Flyweight: JJ Aldrich vs. Vanessa Demopoulos
Featherweight: Jamall Emmers vs. Pat Sabatini
Catchweight (140lbs): Mana Martinez vs. Guido Cannetti