Arnold Allen vs Giga Chikadze — Fight recap

Arnold Allen defeated Giga Chikadze by unanimous decision over three rounds on July 27, 2024, with referee Marc Goddard overseeing the bout. Allen's striking efficiency proved decisive, landing 61 of 122 significant strikes (50%) compared to Chikadze's 38 of 111 (34%).

The English featherweight dominated the striking exchanges, particularly to the head where he connected on 43 of 95 attempts while Chikadze managed only 22 of 83. Neither fighter attempted takedowns or submission holds, keeping the contest purely striking-based, though Allen's superior accuracy and volume control separated the two across all three rounds.

This victory solidifies Allen's position in the featherweight title picture and suggests a potential matchup with a top-five contender lies ahead.