Christos GiagosMixed martial arts show results Date: December 19, 2020
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who competes in the

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division in the

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(UFC).

Background

Giagos was born and raised in

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. Giagos competed in

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in high school, and began training in mixed martial arts at the age 19 in 2009. He is a

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Giagos made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2009 competing as a

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primarily in regional promotions across

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. He was able to compile a record of 10–2, including winning the RFA Lightweight Championship on August 22, 2014 with a TKO stoppage of

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. On the heels of that victory, Giagos signed with the UFC in the fall of 2014.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Giagos made his promotional debut against Gilbert Burns on October 25, 2014 at UFC 179. He lost the bout via submission in the first round. Giagos faced Jorge de Oliveira on March 21, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 62. Giagos won the fight via submission in the first round. Giagos faced Chris Wade on June 6, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 68. He lost the fight by unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Absolute Championship Berkut

He made his debut in Russia promotion against Alexandre Pimentel of Brazil at ACB 51: Silva vs. Torgeson on January 13, 2017. He won the fight unanimous decision. In the second match he will make fight against Shamil Nikaev at ACB 71: Yan vs. Mattos on September 30, 2017. He lost the back-and-forth fight by split decision.

Return to UFC

On the heels of a 4–2 run on the regional circuit, Giagos made his return to the promotion against Charles Oliveira on September 22, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 137. He lost the fight via a submission in the second round. “I felt like when I came in the Oliveira fight, I was actually performing very well. I was actually really excited with my performance. I wish I opened up a little more. But, I was a little nervous of the takedown. This guy’s jiu jitsu is just next level, he holds the most submissions. I felt like I was doing really well. Everyone had me winning the first round." Giagos said of his performance after the fight. Giagos faced Mizuto Hirota on December 2, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 142. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Giagos faced Damir Hadžović on June 1, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 153. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Giagos faced Drakkar Klose on August 17, 2019 at UFC 241. He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision. Giagos was expected to face Alan Patrick on April 25, 2020. However, he was pulled from the fight citing injury and he was replaced by

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. Giagos replaced Rick Glenn and faced Carlton Minus at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal on December 19, 2020. Giagos won the fight via unanimous decision. Giagos was scheduled to face

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on May 15, 2021 at UFC 262. However, Álvarez was removed from the bout in early May due to alleged visa issues that restricted his travel. Giagos faced returning veteran Sean Soriano. He won the bout via D'arce choke in the second round. This win earned Giagos the '' Performance of the Night'' bonus award. Giagos faced Arman Tsarukyan on September 18, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 192. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one. Giagos faced Thiago Moisés at

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on June 25, 2022. He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round. Giagos was scheduled to face Benoît Saint-Denis on September 3, 2022 at

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. However, Giagos pulled out in early August after severing a tendon of his little finger during a domestic accident. Giagos is scheduled to face Ricky Glenn on April 22, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 222.

Personal life

Besides training at Systems Training Center, Giagos coaches CrossFit and kickboxing there. Giagos also teaches strength and conditioning at Systems Training Center. He is also an avid ten-pin bowler.

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

** Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Sean Soriano. * Tachi Palace Fights ** Tachi Palace Fights Lightweight Championship (one time; former) *Resurrection Fighting Alliance **Resurrection Fighting Alliance Lightweight Championship (one time; former)

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Giagos, Christos Living people 1990 births American male mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu Mixed martial artists from California American people of Greek descent People from Azusa, California Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu