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Model pick: Giga Chikadze (50.8%) · -3.4% edge vs market · updated Jun 08, 2026
In the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape on December 13, 2025, Giga Chikadze (ELO: 1069) is set to face Kevin Vallejos (ELO: 1036). With a record of 15-5-0 and an UFC record of 8-3-0, Chikadze holds a significant ELO advantage over his opponent.
Chikadze's recent form shows a 2-3 record in the last five fights, while Vallejos has yet to compete at this level. In terms of statistics, Chikadze boasts a takedown accuracy of 33% and strike accuracy of 42%, compared to Vallejos' 33% in takedowns and 45% in strikes.
Based on the ELO difference and stats comparison, Giga Chikadze is favored in this matchup, with a 33-point advantage. If betting odds are provided, they would likely reflect this favoritism towards Chikadze, as he is expected to have an edge in skill and experience.
No defeats in this fight history.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-13 | UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape | Kevin Vallejos | 2 | Loss |
| 2025-04-26 | UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates | David Onama | 3 | Loss |
| 2024-07-27 | UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 | Arnold Allen | 3 | Loss |
| 2023-08-26 | UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie | Alex Caceres | 3 | Win |
| 2022-01-15 | UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Chikadze | Calvin Kattar | 5 | Loss |
| 2021-08-28 | UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze | Edson Barboza | 3 | Win |
| 2021-05-01 | UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Prochazka | Cub Swanson | 1 | Win |
| 2020-11-07 | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira | Jamey Simmons | 1 | Win |
| 2020-10-10 | UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen | Omar Morales | 3 | Win |
| 2020-05-16 | UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris | Irwin Rivera | 3 | Win |
| 2020-03-07 | UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero | Jamall Emmers | 3 | Win |
| 2019-09-28 | UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier | Brandon Davis | 3 | Win |
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| Date | Opponent Name | Opponent ELO | Result | ELO Gained | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-13 | Kevin Vallejos | 1036 | Loss | -18 | 1051 |
| 2025-04-26 | David Onama | 1077 | Loss | -16 | 1069 |
| 2024-07-27 | Arnold Allen | 1120 | Loss | -15 | 1085 |
| 2023-08-26 | Alex Caceres | 1100 | Win | +17 | 1100 |
| 2022-01-15 | Calvin Kattar | 1079 | Loss | -17 | 1083 |
| 2021-08-28 | Edson Barboza | 1131 | Win | +24 | 1100 |
| 2021-05-01 | Cub Swanson | 1110 | Win | +24 | 1076 |
| 2020-11-07 | Jamey Simmons | 1000 | Win | +19 | 1052 |
| 2020-10-10 | Omar Morales | 1032 | Win | +17 | 1033 |
| 2020-05-16 | Irwin Rivera | 1000 | Win | +16 | 1016 |
| 2020-03-07 | Jamall Emmers | 1000 | Win | 0 | 1000 |
| 2019-09-28 | Brandon Davis | 996 | Win | 0 | 1000 |