Christos Giagos
Christos Giagos was born in Azusa, California, United States on January 23rd, 1990 and is the United States Mixed Martial Artist. At the age of 34, Christos Giagos biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
At 34 years old, Christos Giagos has this physical status:
Giagos made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2009 competing as a lightweight primarily in regional promotions across California. 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 Dakota Cochrane. On the heels of that victory, Giagos signed with the UFC in the fall of 2014.
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.
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.
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 Frank Camacho.
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 Joel Álvarez 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 UFC on ESPN 38 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 UFC Fight Night 209. However, Giagos pulled out in early August after severing a tendon of his little finger during a domestic accident.