UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs Prochazka- Cub Swanson vs Giga Chikadze: Prediction and Analysis

The co-main event at UFC Vegas 25 will feature a bout between two featherweights in Giga Chikadze and Cub Swanson. Chikadze is relatively new to the promotion, having fought just a few times until now; Swanson is a seasoned veteran. Therefore, the fight will be an excellent litmus test for Chikadze. 

Chikadze and Swanson sit at #14 and #15 in the featherweight rankings. Both men are on impressive win streaks at the moment, and a win this weekend will surely push them into the top 10 in the division. Hence, there is a lot on the line for both men at the UFC Apex.  

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Giga Chikadze vs Cub Swanson will be an exciting featherweight bout at UFC Vegas 25 

‘Killer’ is known for being a ferocious striker and has secured 44% of his wins via T/KO. Over the course of his UFC career, he has landed an impressive 4.16 significant strikes per minute and has absorbed just 3.28 in return. In the grappling department, he has averaged 1.17 takedowns per 15 minutes and 0.51 submissions in the same time frame. 

Meanwhile, ‘Ninja’ has secured 58% of his wins via T/KO. He has landed an impressive 3.45 significant strikes per minute and has absorbed just 2.65 in return. Chikadze will also have a four-inch reach advantage that he can use to his advantage against ‘Killer’ Swanson. 

If Chikadze can keep the fight standing, he will most likely get his hands raised as he is the superior striker between the two men. 

Prediction:- Giga Chikadze via decision