Giga Chikadze vs. Kevin Vallejos prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 112

The time has come for the UFC Vegas 112 Co-Important Event as we’ll see a high-stakes matchup within the Featherweight (145) Division. No. 15-ranked Giga Chikadze of Georgia will tackle Argentina’s rising Kevin Vallejos in a striking delight for all MMA fans. Check our UFC odds series for the Chikadze-Vallejos prediction and pick.

Giga Chikadze (15-5) has gone 8-3 contained in the UFC since 2018. After opening his UFC run with seven-straight victories, Chikadze has gone a lackluster 1-3 over his last 4 fights against top competitors. Now, he looks to get back on target while defending his top-15 rating. Chikadze stands six feet tall with a 74-inch reach.

Kevin Vallejos (16-1) is currently 2-0 through his first UFC appearances following a 1-1 record on Dana White’s Contender Series. Vallejos just took down highly-touted prospect Danny Silva via unanimous decision in his last bout, so expect one other impressive performance out of the 24-year old. Vallejos stands 5-foot-7 with a 68-inch reach.

Listed below are the UFC Vegas 112 Odds, courtesy of DraftKings. 

UFC Vegas 112 Odds: Giga Chikadze-Kevin Vallejos Odds

Giga Chikadze: +245

Kevin Vallejos: -305

Over 2.5 rounds: -154

Under 2.5 rounds: +120

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Why Giga Chikadze Will Win

• Last Fight: (L) David Onama – U DEC
• Last 5: 2-3
• Finishes: 9 KO/TKO, 1 SUB

Giga Chikadze got here into his last bout against David Onama missing weight for the primary time in his pro profession. The bout didn’t go his way either as he was badly beaten by the hands of his opponent. Chikadze has seen a steep decline since his winning streak from 2019-2021, but he’s shown flashes of his previous capabilities over the previous few fights.

Giga Chikadze rose to prominence because of his revolutionary and artistic striking, throwing punches and kicks from awkward angles while landing with deadly precision. His power has been a specialty of his game since his arrival to the UFC, but we’ve not seen him clearly hit the goal in quite a while. Chikadze is as tough as they arrive and even when he’s down in a fight, he stays dangerous together with his consistent striking output.

Chikadze’s kicking game will likely be a point of interest throughout this one as he’s been known to harm opponents together with his head kicks. If he’s capable of lull Vallejos together with his striking rhythm, Chikadze could find a gap to throw the high head kick and end this fight early. Nonetheless, he’ll must be careful in avoiding a compromised position while doing so.

Why Kevin Vallejos Will Win

• Last Fight: (W) Danny Silva – U DEC
• Last 5: 5-0
• Finishes: 11 KO/TKO, 2 SUB

Kevin Vallejos has had an ideal begin to his UFC stint with a knockout and unanimous decision victory in his first two fights. Vallejos is incredibly expert in all areas of the fight and is comfortable fighting each on his feet and on the bottom. His hands are extremely fast and he has a ton of pop for his size, so do not be surprised if Vallejos is capable of stun Chikadze together with his hands on a variety of occasions throughout this one.

Vallejos can also be very strong together with his wrestling and while he doesn’t typically attempt too many takedowns, he’s just nearly as good at stuffing them with an 83% defense rate. Chikadze is often known as a talented kickboxer, so Vallejos shouldn’t worry an excessive amount of concerning the takedowns coming his way. On the flip side, he could stand to see success if he’s capable of put Chikadze on his back.

All in all, Kevin Vallejos could have speed, youth, and his solid chin on his side during this matchup. Chikadze will proceed to force the gap together with his kicks up the center, but I fully expect Vallejos to catch one in all the kicks and take his opponent down. From there, it’ll be interesting to see if Chikadze can survive with Vallejos consistently pressuring him.

Final Giga Chikadze-Kevin Vallejos Prediction & Pick

Giga Chikadze could have a ton to prove during this fight with a rating next to his name and far more experience within the UFC. Nonetheless, Kevin Vallejos has proven to be the “real deal” as a prospect and is seemingly ready for this steep increase in competition. Whatever Chikadze plans to throw at Vallejos during this one, he ought to be prepared for it.

Giga Chikadze definitely has the aptitude to achieve success during this fight together with his striking, but there is no telling how far more damage he can sustain at this point of his profession. Banking on Kevin Vallejos to be the more durable side during this fight, we’ll roll with the young betting favorite to realize the win over the veteran.

Final Giga Chikadze-Kevin Vallejos Prediction & Pick: Kevin Vallejos (-305); OVER 2.5 Rounds (-154)