David Onama vs Giga Chikadze — Fight recap

David Onama secured a unanimous decision victory over Giga Chikadze across three rounds on April 26, 2025, with referee Keith Peterson officiating. Onama's wrestling proved decisive, landing all three attempted takedowns while controlling the fight for 6:15 total.

The Ukrainian striker landed 49 significant strikes at 56% accuracy compared to Chikadze's 43 at 47%, with Onama's leg strikes particularly effective at 19 of 26 landed. Chikadze operated primarily as a striker from the feet, unable to establish takedown defense or generate sustained offense, while Onama's balanced approach—mixing leg kicks with head strikes and opportunistic grappling—dictated pace and range throughout.

The decision reflected Onama's superior cage control and wrestling dominance, a blueprint that negated Chikadze's striking volume. This win positions Onama as a rising contender in the lightweight division while raising questions about Chikadze's path forward against wrestling-heavy opponents.