Giga Chikadze continued to make 2020 his special year with a highlight-reel knockout on Saturday at UFC on ESPN+ 40. Chikadze (12-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) remained undefeated inside the octagon and improved to 4-0 on the year when he stopped late-notice opponent Jamey Simmons (7-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) with a knockout in the first round. After fending off some takedown attempts from Simmons, the opportunity for Chikadze to strike arrives, and he unleashed a big head kick that instantly sent his opponent to the canvas. He swarmed with some follow-up shots, and referee Herb Dean stepped in at the 3:51 mark of Round 1. Check out the replay of Chikadze’s finish below (via Twitter ): THE GIGA KICK @Giga_Chikadze lands the precise head kick on his way to the finish! [ #UFCVegas13 – LIVE on @ESPN & #ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/r8l0e5X2BB — UFC (@ufc) November 8, 2020 With the victory, Chikadze has won seven straight fights
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UFC on ESPN+ 40 video: Giga Chikadze goes to 4-0 in 2020 with head-kick finish – MMA Junkie