UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates - Striking Showdown Between Giga Chikadze and David Onama

On April 26, 2025, the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, hosts UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates, featuring a highly anticipated featherweight main card bout between the dynamic striker Giga "Ninja" Chikadze and the powerful Ugandan David Onama. This matchup promises explosive striking exchanges as both fighters look to land fight-ending blows.

 

Fighter Backgrounds

Giga Chikadze

Giga "Ninja" Chikadze (15-4-0), representing Kings MMA, is a high-level kickboxer known for his sharp striking and patented "Giga Kick." Chikadze has secured nine of his fifteen wins via (T)KO and has faced tough competition in the featherweight division. He is looking to rebound from recent losses and remind the division of his striking prowess.

David Onama

David Onama (13-2-0), fighting out of FactoryX Muay Thai, is a powerful and athletic featherweight with a high finishing rate. Onama has secured seven of his thirteen wins via (T)KO and four by submission. Known for his explosive power and willingness to stand and trade, he is eager to continue his winning streak and climb the featherweight rankings.

Fighting Styles and Strengths

Giga Chikadze

• Elite Kickboxing: Chikadze possesses a high-level kickboxing background with precise striking and dangerous kicks, including his signature liver kick.
• Technical Striker: He is a clean and technical striker who can pick apart opponents from range.
• Experience: Having faced top contenders, Chikadze has valuable experience in high-pressure fights.

David Onama

• Explosive Power: Onama has significant knockout power in his hands and is always a threat to end the fight with strikes.
• Aggressive Style: He likes to come forward and engage in striking exchanges, often leading to exciting fights.
• Finishing Ability: Onama has a high finishing rate with both knockouts and submissions on his record.

Recent Performances

Giga Chikadze

Chikadze is looking to snap a two-fight losing streak. His most recent bout was a unanimous decision loss to Arnold Allen in July 2024. Prior to that, he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Calvin Kattar in January 2022 but secured a unanimous decision win against Alex Caceres in August 2023.

David Onama

Onama is currently on a two-fight winning streak. His most recent victory was a unanimous decision win over Roberto Romero in November 2024. Before that, he secured a unanimous decision victory against Jonathan Pearce in April 2024. He secured a TKO victory over Gabriel Santos in June 2023.

Odds and Betting Information

Fighter	Odds
Giga Chikadze	+150
David Onama	-180

David Onama enters this matchup as the favorite at -180, while Giga Chikadze is the underdog with odds of +150.

Keys to Victory

Giga Chikadze

• Utilize Technical Striking: Chikadze should rely on his superior technical striking to outpoint Onama and avoid getting into brawls.
• Employ the "Giga Kick": Landing his powerful liver kick could slow down Onama and open up other opportunities.
• Control Distance: Chikadze needs to use his striking to maintain distance and prevent Onama from landing his power shots.

David Onama

• Land Powerful Strikes: Onama's best chance of victory is to land a clean power shot and secure a knockout.
• Pressure Chikadze: Applying pressure and not allowing Chikadze to settle into his rhythm could be effective.
• Capitalize on Any Openings: Onama needs to be ready to capitalize on any mistakes or vulnerabilities Chikadze presents.

 

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