"This fight is important for both of them" - Chikadze writes about VS Qatar on the UFC

"I am the most difficult opponent for him and that is why he avoids himself" - Chikadze criticized the champion

On January 15, Georgian UFC fighter Giga Chikadze will face Kelvin Qatar. A few days before the fight, the UFC posted an article on its website and talked about the fights scheduled for the upcoming event. Naturally, a lot of attention was paid to the confrontation between Qatar and Chikadze, and here is what the article says about the fight between Giga and Kelvin:

"This fight is important for both of them" - Chikadze writes about VS Qatar on the UFC

"Kelvin Qatar will try to strengthen its place in the top 5 of the lightweight division and will face Giga Chikadze, a promising fighter on the way to the main event. A member of the New England Cartel fought only once in 2021 and lost to Max Holloway by a referee's decision.

In 2020, Giga Chikadze held 4 fights and won all four, thanks to which his balance in the UFC became 5-0. In 2021, the Georgian kickboxer proved to be one of the contenders to win the title and finished with Cab Swanson and Edson Barbosa. Chikadze is a deadly striker, has a large arsenal of painful shots and successfully competes as an MMA fighter. This fight is crucial for both fighters. Qatar does not want to start the second year in a row with a defeat and find itself beyond the top 5, while Chikadze wants to prove that he deserves to win the title this year as well. "The outcome of the confrontation between Chikadze and Qatar will have a big impact on how Kelvin, who is distinguished by endurance and trained in battles, will approach him, and there is no doubt that a spectacular battle awaits us."

We would like to remind you that Giga Chikadze has 14 victories. "Ninja" has won 7 out of 7 fights in the UFC. As for Qatar, it has 22 wins and 5 losses on the balance of the latter. Qatar last fought in January 2021 and faced Max Holloway, with whom they were defeated by a unanimous decision of the referees. The battle between Giga and Qatar will take place on January 15 and will be the main event of the first event of the 2022 UFC.

Georgian UFC fighter Giga Chikadze criticized Alexander Volkanovsky, the champion of the lightweight division. Volkanovsky's title fight against Max Holloway was to be fought, but the latter caused an old injury and he refused to leave the Octagon. Following Max's decision, it was speculated that Giga would compete against Volkanowski if Qatar lost, but it was revealed a few hours ago that he would replace Holloway as a "Korean zombie".

"Ninja" talked about this topic and said that Volkanovsky chooses rivals, whom he will easily defeat: "I know that Volkanovsky is trying to have a simple task to do and meet a Korean zombie. There are all the strongest fighters in the top 10, but I think in the last fight I defeated one of the strongest fighters in the lightweight division and for me personally, the Korean zombie is the easiest opponent among the rest.

The champion wants to go the easy way and that is why he chooses this fight. For me, a 2-month preparation period is not a problem (Giga will face Qatar on January 15, Volkanovsky's title fight is scheduled for March). I practiced karate and kickboxing and did a few fights a day. If you give me 2 months to prepare, I will destroy any opponent. "

Giga Volkanovsky also responded to a post on Twitter in which the Australian said: "Respect brother, but next week you are fighting for the 5th place in the ranking, we will meet soon." According to the "ninja", this was an expression of disrespect from Volkanovsky.

"This boy has no idea what he is talking about. If you answer me like that, that is, you have no respect for me at all. Respect is what I deserve! I have 7 wins in a row in the UFC, I am fighting the 8th fight and I have been deserving of a title fight for a long time. There was no respect in Volkanovsky's response and my time will surely come! He can choose simple battles, but everyone knows that my time will come. "

The Georgian fighter also said that he is the most difficult opponent for Volkanovsky and that is why the Australian avoids: "I can tell you 100 percent that the Korean zombie is a simpler opponent for Volkanovsky than me. He reports perfectly that I am his toughest opponent and that is why he avoids arguing with me. I understand her very well. He wants to be safe and make money, but I'm here because I want to be a champion. From the top 10, Volkanovsky is the easiest opponent for me. This guy can't even reach me. What will he do with the Octagon? Are there fighters who are known for their suffocating and painful tricks, are there fighters who have strong blows and techniques, what does Volkanovsky have and what can he do to me ?! nothing!"

We would like to remind you that Giga Chikadze has 14 victories. "Ninja" has won 7 out of 7 fights in the UFC. As for Qatar, it has 22 wins and 5 losses on the balance of the latter. Qatar last fought in January 2021 and faced Max Holloway, with whom they were defeated by a unanimous decision of the referees. The battle between Giga and Qatar will take place on January 15 and will be the main event of the first event of the 2022 UFC.