Levan Chokheli

Levan Chokheli is a 27-year-old Georgian Orthodox stance welterweight with a 15-3-0 professional record (1 NC). The Tbilisi native operates as a pure striking threat, averaging 15.65 strikes landed per minute with 54% accuracy while maintaining a perfect 100% striking defense—a rare combination that underscores his technical efficiency and durability at range.

Chokheli has never attempted a takedown in his UFC tenure, relying instead on his hands and footwork to control fights, though his cardio score of 8.0 suggests he may need to manage pace over extended rounds. His finishing ability is notable, evidenced by a KO score of 82.5, exemplified by his devastating June 2026 knockout of Leon Shahbazyan in just 23 seconds of the opening round.

That explosive finish added to his recent momentum after competing at the highest level of the welterweight division. With zero submission attempts and zero takedown defense recorded across his career, Chokheli's profile is distinctly one-dimensional—a hard-hitting striker who must maintain distance and capitalize on his superior hand speed and accuracy to succeed.

His next assignment will test whether his pure striking approach can overcome more well-rounded opposition.