Arnold Allen vs. Giga Chikadze: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Arnold Allen and Giga Chikadze open the main card of UFC 304 in a battle of strikers. Both featherweight are similar in the long winning streak that marked their early years in the promotion. Their momentum has recently slowed, with British fighter Allen on a two-fight skid and Georgian Chikadze getting into the octagon very infrequently. Homeboy Arnold Allen is a huge favorite in the early odds.

MMA: Featherweight

Where to Watch: ESPN2/ESPN+

Venue: Co-op Live in Manchester, England

Date: 28.07.24, 05:00

Arnold Allen’s ten-fight win streak was cut short last year with a decision to Max Holloway. His first UFC loss was followed by another decision to Movsar Evloer last January. The number six ranked UFC featherweight is 11-1 on British soil and desperately needs to return to the win column. Allen’s long streak moved him into the top echelon of the 145-pound class, but he failed to crack the top contender row. Against Chikadze, Allen is favored to get his momentum back on.

• Age: 30
• Height: 5’9”
• Weight: 145lbs (66kg)
• Reach: 70”
• Record: 19-3

The Georgian featherweight rebounded from his first UFC defeat to earn a decision over Alex Caceres last August. The loss in January 2022 was a unanimous decision to Calvin Kattar that ended Chikadze’s seven-fight winning streak in the promotion. A former kickboxer, Chikadze has delivered some stunning TKOs in the UFC, winning performance bonuses for his display. “Ninja” is ranked at number nine in the 145-pound division.

• Age: 35
• Height: 6’0’’
• Reach: 74”
• Weight: 145lbs (66kg)
• Record: 15-3

Giga Chikadze is a 3.10 underdog on Betway. Looking at Bet365, the bookie prices a decision for the favorite, Arnold Allen at 2.00 and a KO at 6.00 odds. 1XBET lists under 2.5 at 2.85 and the underdog to win by KO/TKO or points victory at 3.0 odds. Read more here.