Giga Chikadze targets Yair Rodriguez, Max Holloway for December return at UFC 296 in Las Vegas
After returning from a lengthy layoff with an impressive decision win, Chikadze is lobbying for a few high-profile contests for December 16.
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Following his decision win over Alex Caceres in Singapore, the UFC’s No. 8-ranked featherweight Giga Chikadze is turning his attention to Yair Rodriguez and Max Holloway for potential matchups at UFC 296, which is expected to take place on December 16 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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0:00 – Introduction
1:05 – Difficulties of dealing with a lengthy layoff
3:02 – Challenge of fighting Alex Caceres
4:29 – Chikadze’s out-of-character intense post-fight interview
5:31 – Targeting Yair Rodriguez or Max Holloway
7:44 – Importance of facing a higher-ranked fighter
8:33 – Enjoying time in Georgia, and the finding next-generation fighters
