Giga Chikadze hopes a victory over Arnold Allen at UFC 304 will serve as a reminder that he’s a legitimate title contender. Chikadze (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) will attempt to get back on a winning streak when he enters enemy territory to face Allen (19-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC) in a featherweight bout on July 27 at Co-op Live in Manchester, England. After opening his UFC career with seven consecutive victories, Chikadze hit his first octagon road block with a unanimous decision defeat to Calvin Kattar at UFC on ESPN 32 in January 2022. He subsequently had a 20-month layoff that included injuries and fight cancellations, but then Chikadze returned with force in August to outpoint Alex Caceres for a unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 225. That win set him up for the clash with Allen, who Chikadze regards highly as an opponent and thinks he can elevate his career in a significant way.
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