UFC on ESPN 66: Giga Chikadze vs. David Onama Prediction for Today, 04/26/25

The fourth fight on the Main Card at UFC on ESPN 66 will see Giga Chikadze take on David Onama. This will be a fight in the UFC Featherweight division. Chikadze enters this fight with an MMA record of 15-4 and 8-3 in the UFC. He is averaging 3.92 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 42%. Chikadze is absorbing 3.50 strikes per minute and has a striking defense of 61%. His grappling has not been strong, averaging 0.21 takedowns every 15 minutes. Further, he has a takedown accuracy of 33% and a takedown defense of 70%.

Onama enters this fight with an MMA record of 13-2 and 5-2 in the UFC. He is averaging 5.60 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 50%. Onama is absorbing 5.07 strikes per minute and has a striking defense of 52%. His grappling has been decent, averaging 0.73 takedowns every 15 minutes. Further, he has a takedown accuracy of 20% and a takedown defense of 52%.

Onama is the moderate-sized favorite but still looks to be a decent betting option. He has the clear edge in striking and takedown volume, plus he is in much better form, winning his last 3 UFC fights in a row. For that reason, backing Onama will be our lean.