Giga Chikadze is the number 9 ranked featherweight contender in the UFC, and here is everything you need to know about the Georgian, including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Giga Chikadze facts
| Birth Place | Tbilisi, Georgia |
| Father’s Name | To be updated |
| Mother’s Name | To be updated |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Net Worth (2023) | $1 million (estimated) |
| Last Fight Earnings | $116,000 |
| Age | 35 |
| Date of Birth | August 25, 1988 |
| Education | To be updated |
| Nationality | Georgian |
| MMA Debut | December 18, 2015 |
| MMA Record | 14-3 |
| Divisions | Featherweight/Lightweight |
| Achievements | Number 10 ranked UFC featherweight |
| Partner | Tamuna Gazashvili |
| Children | Two children – a daughter and a son |
| Endorsements | Modell’s Sporting Goods |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Giga Chikadze is one of the very few Georgian athletes to have made a name in the UFC. In 2021, he became the first-ever Georgian to break into the top 10 of any UFC rankings. He is currently ranked number 9 in the featherweight division.
Still undefeated in the UFC, Chikadze will be looking forward to going a long way in the featherweight division.
Last updated 24-08-2023
Giga Chikadze Net Worth and Payouts
Giga Chikadze has a net worth of $1 million. This is no surprise because he had a very successful career as a kickboxer as well (prior to becoming a mixed martial artist).
His biggest payout was against Cub Swanson in May 2021. Chikadze knocked out Swanson in the very first round, walking home with $116,000.
His first-ever UFC fight saw him earn $23,500.
Chikadze made just $1200 on his MMA debut in December 2015.
Giga Chikadze MMA career and UFC record
Giga Chikadze made his MMA debut when he was 27 years old. He had been a kickboxer prior to that. His kickboxing record is pretty impressive as well – 38 wins and 6 losses.
At World Series of Fighting 26, Chikadze began his MMA career. He suffered a loss in the very first fight due to unanimous decision.
However, Chikadze bounced back with 5 wins in a row in a promotion called Gladiator Challenge.
His move to the UFC took a hit when he suffered a loss against Austin Springer at Dana White’s Contender Series 10 in June 2018.
The Georgian returned to Gladiator Challenge and earned back-to-back victories.
He was then roped in by the UFC and made his debut against Brandon Davis at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Cannonier in September 2019.
Chikadze earned a narrow split decision win over Davis.
The Ninja fought four times and won all his four fights in 2020.
His win over Cub Swanson put him in the top 10 of the featherweight rankings. The Georgian then picked up another great win over Edson Barboza at UFC Vegas 35.
Chikadze’s MMA record reads – 14 wins and 3 losses.
Giga Chikadze Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Giga Chikadze was born on the 25th of August, 1988 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Not much is known about his parents. He began training martial arts when he was just 4 years old.
The Georgian is married to Tamuna Gazashvili and the pair have two children – a daughter and a son. Their daughter’s name is Nita Chikadze.
Chikadze endorses a sporting goods brand called Modell’s Sporting Goods. Chikadze also actively campaigns for cancer awareness.
FAQs about Giga Chikadze
Giga Chikadze has a net worth of $1 million.
Giga Chikadze was born on the 25th of August, 1988.
Giga Chikadze is 35 years old.
Giga Chikadze was born in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Giga Chikadze made his MMA debut in December 2015.
Giga Chikadze’s wife is Tamuna Gazashvili.
Giga Chikadze has two children – a daughter and a son.
Giga Chikadze made his UFC debut against Brandon Davis on the 28th of September, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Cannonier.
Giga Chikadze’s MMA record stands at 14 wins and 3 losses.
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