Giga Chikadze is set to face David Onama in a prominent featherweight bout featured on the main card of UFC on ESPN 66. The event will take place in Kansas City, Missouri, showcasing an exciting matchup within the competitive featherweight division.
Chikadze, representing Georgia, steps into the octagon looking to rebound from a unanimous decision loss to Arnold Allen suffered last July. With a professional record boasting 15 wins, including significant knockout power, he seeks redemption against Onama. In contrast, Onama arrives with momentum, coming off a unanimous decision victory over Roberto Romero in November 2024.
UFC on ESPN 66 Schedule: Start Times and Ring Walks
Live coverage for the UFC on ESPN 66 main card, including the Giga Chikadze vs David Onama fight, is scheduled to begin at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Consult the table below for approximate start times across different regions.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Giga Chikadze vs David Onama Ring Walks (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 09:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 06:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 01:40 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 12:40 PM |
The UFC on ESPN 66 event will be held on April 26, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. While the event broadcast begins earlier, the approximate time for Giga Chikadze and David Onama`s ring walks is 09:40 PM EST.
Giga Chikadze vs David Onama is a featured featherweight bout scheduled for three rounds on the main card.
Please note that the exact ring walk time for any fight can vary and depends on the duration of the preceding bouts on the card.
Always check local listings for the most accurate start times in your specific region to ensure you don`t miss any of the action.
Fighter Profiles
Giga Chikadze and David Onama are set for a three-round Featherweight clash; no championship belt is on the line for this fight.
Giga Chikadze
- Nationality: Georgia
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 19
- Record: 15 / 4 / 0
Giga `Ninja` Chikadze holds a professional mixed martial arts record of 15 wins and 4 losses, with 9 victories coming by way of knockout. His last appearance in the octagon resulted in a unanimous decision loss to Arnold Allen. Facing Onama, a fighter also known for his striking, Chikadze will look to leverage his experience and potent striking skills in this divisional contest.
David Onama
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 70.3 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 13 / 2 / 0
David `Silent Assassin` Onama enters with a record of 13 wins against 2 losses, having secured multiple knockout finishes throughout his career. He is coming off a unanimous decision win over Roberto Romero in his most recent fight. Competing in the Featherweight division for this bout against a seasoned striker like Chikadze will be a significant test of his abilities.
Betting Odds
Current betting odds for the Giga Chikadze vs David Onama fight are as follows:
- Underdog: Giga Chikadze : 2.5 (+150)
- Favorite: David Onama : 1.6 (-165)
| Method of victory | Giga Chikadze | David Onama |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 7.5 (+650) | 5.4 (+440) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.8 (+280) | 2.9 (+185) |
How to Watch
You can watch the Giga Chikadze vs David Onama fight live via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN |
Full UFC on ESPN 66 Fight Card
Here is the complete fight card announced for UFC on ESPN 66:
- Ian Garry vs Carlos Prates
- Anthony Smith vs Mingyang Zhang
- Giga Chikadze vs David Onama
- Michel Pereira vs Abusupiyan Magomedov
- Randy Brown vs Nicolas Dalby
- Ikram Aliskerov vs Andre Muniz
- Jimmy Flick vs Matt Schnell
- Chris Gutierrez vs John Castaneda
- Da`Mon Blackshear vs Heili Alateng
- Malcolm Wellmaker vs Cameron Saaiman
- Jaqueline Amorim vs Polyana Viana
- Timothy Cuamba vs Roberto Romero
- Chelsea Chandler vs Joselyne Edwards