Giga Chikadze vs David Onama at UFC on ESPN 66 | Preview & Prediction
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We have a quality matchup in the UFC’s featherweight division next on the main card as Giga Chikadze comes up against a surging David Onama
Giga Chikadze vs David Onama Facts
When is UFC on ESPN 66? UK – the preliminary card starts at 11:00pm on Saturday 26th April 2025, followed by the main card at 2:00am (Sunday) / USA – 6:00pm/9:00pm ET and 3:00pm/6:00pm PT
Where is UFC on ESPN 66? T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 66? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC ON ESPN 66
What TV channel is UFC on ESPN 66 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 66? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC ON ESPN 66 will be shown live on ESPN+
What time are Giga Chikadze and David Onama expected to walk out? 3:45am UK / 10:45pm US ET / 7:45pm US PT
UFC on ESPN 66 main card
Ian Machado Garry vs Carlos Prates (Welterweight)
Anthony Smith vs Zhang Mingyang (Light Heavyweight)
Giga Chikadze vs David Onama (Featherweight)
Michel Pereira vs Abusupiyan Magomedov (Middleweight)
Randy Brown vs Nicolas Dalby (Welterweight)
Ikram Aliskerov vs Andre Muniz (Middleweight)
UFC on ESPN 66 prelims
Matt Schnell vs Jimmy Flick (Flyweight)
Evan Elder vs Gauge Young (Lightweight)
Chris Gutierrez vs John Castaneda (Featherweight)
Da'Mon Blackshear vs Alateng Heili (Bantamweight)
Malcolm Wellmaker vs Cameron Saaiman (Bantamweight)
Jaqueline Amorim vs Polyana Viana (Women’s Strawweight)
Timothy Cuamba vs Roberto Romero (Featherweight)
Chelsea Chandler vs Joselyne Edwards (Women’s Bantamweight)
Giga Chikadze vs David Onama prediction
Giga Chikadze (15-4) returns to action for the first time since losing a unanimous decision to Arnold Allen at UFC 304 in his last fight last July. The talented Georgian had won nine fights in a row but has since lost two of his last three and he will be desperate to get back on track albeit against a very tough opponent.
He comes up against David Onama (13-2) who is rising up the division and is looking for his fourth successive win in the Octagon. He has won five of his last six with his only setback coming against Nate Landwehr during that time. He won both of his fights last year against Jonathan Pearce and Roberto Romero and now he faces a step up in class as he meets Chikadze.
Chikadze has been fighting a better calibre of opponent in recent years and his resume definitely impresses more than Onama’s. he has wins over Cub Swanson, Edson Barbosa, Jamall Emmers and Alex Caceres. Meanwhile, there is no shame in his recent losses to Calvin Kattar and Arnold Allen.
We see this as a good opportunity for him to get back on track. Onama should certainly not be underestimated but we are slightly surprised by the odds making Onama favourite. Chikadze has shown he can mix it with some of the best and while Onama may have more levels to go, it is Chikadze that we favour coming into this one.
Prediction: Giga Chikadze to win
