WATCH: Giga Chikadze’s Conor McGregor-esque interview leaves fans with retirement scare of fighter

Returning to the octagon after an extended absence, Giga Chikadze made a resounding statement with his performance at UFC Singapore.

WATCH: Giga Chikadze’s Conor McGregor-esque interview leaves fans with retirement scare of fighter

Giga Chikadze (Image Via UFC News Twitter)

Featherweight contender Giga Chikadze celebrated his successful comeback with a win at UFC Singapore. He secured a unanimous decision victory over Alex Caceres following an almost two-year hiatus.

Following his defeat against Calvin Kattar one and a half years ago, Chikadze needed time to shake off the rust. Nevertheless, he consistently outmatched Caceres in striking exchanges once he found his rhythm. As the fight unfolded, Chikadze’s precise striking systematically dismantled Caceres, resulting in all three judges scoring the bout in his favor. Chikadze pulled off a Conor McGregor-esque stunt during the post-fight interview.

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When reflecting on his journey, Chikadze said that being without a job for a year and a half was difficult. He emphasized his commitment to improvement, saying the “Giga Show” is back. Chikadze performed an inferior version of Conor McGregor‘s post-fight speech after beating Eddie Alvarez. Check out the video below:

Despite his reputation for kickboxing excellence, Chikadze had a relatively slow start, with Caceres initially dictating the tempo. Notably, an expertly executed spinning back fist by Caceres caught the Georgian featherweight off guard in the early moments of the match. Caceres was thought to put away once again, showcasing his toughness.

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Fans drew mixed reactions to Giga Chikadze’s post-fight speech

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Giga Chikadze (Image via MMA News)

Giga Chikadze delivered a striking masterclass in his triumphant return after an 18-month hiatus, defeating Alex Caceres. The performance and post-fight speech drew mixed reactions from the fans. Some saw the fight as a masterclass. One fan thought the fight was a sparring session. See what the fans saw on X (formerly Twitter).

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With the victory, Giga Chikadze is in the mix for title contention. A fight with Yair Rodriguez could prove fireworks as both are elite strikers. With Alexander Volkanovski clearing the division, Chikadze has a shorter path to the title.

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