Kattar vs. Chikadze Overview
After what seemed like an eternity, the UFC is back in 2022 with an exciting fight card fans will not want to miss.
The fight night card will feature your classic boxer vs. kickboxer matchup when Calvin Kattar takes on the rising superstar in Giga Chikadze.
Kattar vs. Chikadze Previous Matchups
Calvin Kattar is coming off a devastating loss to former featherweight champion Max Holloway. While he had the momentum on his side riding a two-fight winning streak, Kattar was forced to show the heart of a warrior in a one-sided beatdown. Before the Holloway fight, Kattar defeated Dan Ige by decision and Jeremy Stephens via knockout after landing a vicious elbow directly into Stephens’s face.
Chikadze will have momentum on his side going into this event, winning his last nine fights after getting submitted on the Dana Whites Contender series back in 2018. He finished off the nine-fight winning streak with three consecutive TKO stoppages over Jamey Simmons, Cub Swanson, and devastating striker Edson Barboza.
Kattar vs. Chikadze Information
- 7:00 PM EST, Saturday, January 15, 2022
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- UFC Apex Center
Kattar vs. Chikadze Betting Analysis
The fans will be the winners in this featherweight matchup, with both competitors showcasing their striking abilities. While both men are strikers at their core, their styles couldn’t be farther apart. Chikadze will look to hang around the outside and land his brutal kicks to the head and body, while Kattar will try to get inside to land with his fists and elbows.
Don’t be surprised if Katter shoots for a takedown or two if things aren’t going his way on the feet.
Calvin Kattar Betting Analysis
Calvin Kattar is one of the top fighters in the featherweight division. He holds an impressive record of 22-5 with 11 knockouts. He has only been stopped once in his career after being submitted back in 2008.
While his last fight didn’t go his way, had he defeated Max Holloway, he would have certainly been next in line for a shot at Alex Volkanovsky for a world title.
Kattar has a boxing style and is effective at landing power punches and vicious elbows. He is as tough as they get and absorbed a ton of damage against Holloway but continued to walk forward. If Kattar can get inside and prevent the kicks of Chikadze or get him to the mat, it could be enough to land a big blow and earn a victory.
If he lets Chikadze sit on the outside and sling kicks at will, he will undoubtedly be in for a long night.
Giga Chikadze Betting Analysis
Giga Chikadze was off to a rough start in his first fight under the UFC spotlight. He took on Austin Springer on the hit show Dana White Contender Series 10 and was submitted in the third round. When he finally did get his shot in the big leagues, Chikadze never looked back, winning all seven of his contests as a UFC fighter. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak and holds a record of 14-2.
Chikadze will look to create some space between himself and Kattar to land his famous Giga kick, a lightning-fast foot to the liver that has dropped high-level opponents like UFC veteran Cub Swanson. One break in concentration could be the end of the fight, as Chikadze has arguably the fastest and most powerful kicks in the division.
Calvin Kattar vs. Giga Chikadze: Injuries, Relevant info
Injuries
- Neither fighter has reported any injuries in the build-up to this fight
Fight Camps
- Calvin Kattar trains with the New England Cartel located in Methuen, Massachusetts
- Giga Chikadze trains with Kings MMA and fights out of Tbilisi, Georgia
Moneyline
- Draw: (+5000)
- Giga Chikadze: (-250)
- Calvin Kattar: (+198)
Method of Victory
- Chikadze via KO/TKO: (+120)
- Chikadze via Points: (+270)
- Chikadze via Submission: (+2200)
- Kattar via KO/TKO: (+410)
- Kattar via Points: (+550)
- Kattar via Submission: (+3100)
Kattar vs. Chikadze Betting Preview
Calvin Kattar is the betting underdog in this pivotal featherweight matchup at +198. But this doesn’t mean he can be counted out as a win could lead to a title shot in 2022.
Chikadze is a favorite and comes in with the momentum on his side. Both fighters have fight-ending power and will try to create opportunities to land their power shots.
Kattar vs. Chikadze Betting Prediction
Kattar will do whatever it takes to prevent another loss on his record and another push down the rankings. After losing a brutal and bloody contest against Max Holloway, confidence will play a significant role in where his head is at coming into this bout. He hasn’t fought since January of last year, and much-disputed ring rust could affect his performance.
Chikadze, on the other hand, has been on fire since his UFC debut. His confidence is at an all-time high, and he has passed every test leading up to this point. The kicks, speed, and power of his shots will be a challenging obstacle to overcome for Kattar.
Our Pick: Chikadze via KO/TKO: (+120)
How to Bet on Calvin Kattar vs. Giga Chikadze
Giga Chikadze is currently a -250 favorite over the +198 Calvin Kattar (underdog). This means you will need to bet $250 to win $100 with a bet on Chikadze (favorite). If you feel like Calvin Kattar will win this fight, a bet of $100 will pay out $198 in profit should Kattar get his hand raised at the end of the night.
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