Optimistic, Chikadze reveals conversation with Dana about future title fight: 'More motivated'

G. Chikadze poses next to D. White, president of the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Reality in the Ultimate featherweight division, Giga Chikadze There are plenty of reasons to be excited about your commitment to UFC Las Vegas 46. ​​Opponent of Calvin kattar This Saturday (15), Rafael Cordeiro's pupil revealed a recent conversation with the company's president, Dana White, and was optimistic about the future.

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“I had a quick chat with Dana since I went to the UFC Performance Institute. We interacted a little there and he said: 'You're on the front line. Keep it up and we'll talk later'. I have even more motivation after that”, revealed Giga, in an interview with 'MMA Junkie'.

This weekend, Chikadze will step into the Octagon for one of his most important commitments with the Ultimate gloves. A victory, in addition to keeping the fighter undefeated in the company, can guarantee a place in the top 5 in the division led by Alexander Volkanovsky.

The confrontation marks Giga's debut in the 2022 season. In his last challenge, the fighter overcame the feared Edson Barboza, beating the Brazilian by knockout in the third round.

While Chikadze looks to maintain the good momentum, Calvin kattar He wants to get back to his victories. Without playing for a year, number five in the ranking comes from a tough defeat against Max Holloway, at the event that opened the 2021 season.

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