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Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Giga Chikadze after UFC on ESPN 32 loss?

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(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Calvin Kattar after UFC on ESPN 32 win?)

Giga Chikadze’s rise to the top of the featherweight division hit a sudden roadblock Saturday when he lost to Calvin Kattar in the UFC on ESPN 32 main event.

After putting together a strong winning streak to begin his octagon tenure, Chikadze (14-3 MMA, 7-1 UFC) was battered by Kattar (23-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) over the course of five rounds for a unanimous decision defeat at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

It’s now back to the drawing board for Chikadze, who will need some time off to recover after taking plenty of damage.

Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on Chikadze’s future after UFC on ESPN 32.

UFC free fight: Charles Oliveira rallies to light up Michael Chandler for first title win

Charles Oliveira proved he had championship mettle when he battled through some early adversity against Michael Chandler. Oliveira faced Chandler for the vacant lightweight title in the main event of UFC 262 in May 2021. It took “Do Bronx” 28 octagon appearances to earn his first-career title shot. Round...

Javier Mendez disagrees with Daniel Cormier’s claim that Islam Makhachev more dangerous than Khabib Nurmagomedov

For Javier Mendez, Islam Makhachev is more skilled than Khabib Nurmagomedov but not more dangerous. Daniel Cormier, who also trained under Mendez at American Kickboxing Academy, said UFC lightweight champion Makhachev is even more dangerous than former champ Nurmagomedov was during his prime. Mendez heavily disagrees. “OK, he’s more...

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