Christos Giagos

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Christos Giagos
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Christos Giagos - 2019
BornChristos Christou Giagos[1]
(1990-01-23) January 23, 1990 (age 31)
Azusa, California, United States
Other namesThe Spartan
ResidenceHawthorne, California
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Reach71 in (180 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofFlorida, United States
TeamSystems Training Center
Team Victory
Black House (formerly)
California MMA (2021)[3]
Sanford MMA (2021–present)[4]
RankBrown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Giva Santana[5]
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total28
Wins19
By knockout7
By submission4
By decision8
Losses9
By knockout2
By submission4
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Christos Christou Giagos[1] (born January 23, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background[]

Giagos was born and raised in Southern California. Giagos competed in wrestling in high school, and began training in mixed martial arts at the age 19 in 2009.[6] He is a Greek American.[7]

Mixed martial arts career[]

Early career[]

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.[8] On the heels of that victory, Giagos signed with the UFC in the fall of 2014.[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship[]

Giagos made his promotional debut against Gilbert Burns on October 25, 2014 at UFC 179.[10] He lost the bout via submission in the first round.[11]

Giagos faced Jorge de Oliveira on March 21, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 62.[12] Giagos won the fight via submission in the first round.[13]

Giagos faced Chris Wade on June 6, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 68.[14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.[15][16]

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.[17] 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.[18] He lost the fight via a submission in the second round.[19] “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.[20]

Giagos faced Mizuto Hirota on December 2, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 142.[21] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[22]

Giagos faced Damir Hadžović on June 1, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 153.[23] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[24]

Giagos faced Drakkar Klose on August 17, 2019 at UFC 241.[25] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.[26]

Giagos was expected to face Alan Patrick on April 25, 2020.[27] However, he was pulled from the fight citing injury and he was replaced by Frank Camacho.[28]

Giagos replaced Rick Glenn and faced Carlton Minus at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal on December 19, 2020.[29] Giagos won the fight via unanimous decision.[30]

Giagos was scheduled to face Joel Álvarez on May 15, 2021 at UFC 262.[31] 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.[32] He won the bout via D'arce choke in the second round.[33] This win earned Giagos the Performance of the Night bonus award.[34]

Giagos faced Arman Tsarukyan on September 18, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 192.[35] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[36]

Personal life[]

Besides training at Systems Training Center, Giagos coaches CrossFit and kickboxing there. Giagos also teaches strength and conditioning at Systems Training Center.[37] He is also an avid ten-pin bowler.[38]

Championships and achievements[]

Mixed martial arts[]

Mixed martial arts record[]

Professional record breakdown
28 matches 19 wins 9 losses
By knockout 7 2
By submission 4 4
By decision 8 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 19–9 Arman Tsarukyan TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann September 18, 2021 1 2:09 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 19–8 Sean Soriano Technical Submission (brabo choke) UFC 262 May 15, 2021 2 0:59 Houston, Texas, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 18–8 Carlton Minus Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal December 19, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Loss 17–8 Drakkar Klose Decision (unanimous) UFC 241 August 17, 2019 3 5:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Win 17–7 Damir Hadžović Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith June 1, 2019 3 5:00 Stockholm, Sweden
Win 16–7 Mizuto Hirota Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa December 2, 2018 3 5:00 Adelaide, Australia
Loss 15–7 Charles Oliveira Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders September 22, 2018 2 3:22 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 15–6 Herdeson Batista Decision (unanimous) ACB 82 March 9, 2018 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Loss 14–6 Shamil Nikaev Decision (split) ACB 71 September 30, 2017 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia
Win 14–5 Alexandre Pimentel Decision (unanimous) ACB 51 January 13, 2017 3 5:00 Irvine, California, United States
Win 13–5 Arthur Estrázulas Decision (unanimous) RFA 42: Giagos vs. Estrázulas August 19, 2016 3 5:00 Visalia, California, United States
Win 12–5 Karen Darabedyan TKO (punches) RFA 38: Moises vs. Emmers June 3, 2016 1 1:42 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Loss 11–5 Josh Emmett TKO (punches) West Coast FC 16 January 23, 2016 3 2:21 Sacramento, California, United States For the West Coast FC Lightweight Championship.
Loss 11–4 Chris Wade Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson June 6, 2015 3 5:00 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win 11–3 Jorge de Oliveira Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare March 21, 2015 1 3:12 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss 10–3 Gilbert Burns Submission (armbar) UFC 179 October 25, 2014 1 4:57 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 10–2 Dakota Cochrane TKO (flying knee and punches) RFA 17 August 22, 2014 2 2:04 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Won the RFA Lightweight Championship.
Win 9–2 Sevak Magakian Submission (triangle choke) TPF 19: Thowback Thursday June 19, 2014 1 4:45 Lemoore, California, United States Won the vacant TPF Lightweight Championship.
Win 8–2 Preston Scharf TKO (doctor stoppage) LOP: Chaos at the Casino 4 April 12, 2014 2 5:00 Inglewood, California, United States
Win 7–2 Thor Skancke TKO (punches) LOP: Chaos at the Casino 3 November 23, 2013 1 1:27 Inglewood, California, United States
Loss 6–2 Poppies Martinez Submission (guillotine choke) TPF 16: The Return August 22, 2013 1 4:27 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 6–1 Chris Tickle Submission (rear-naked choke) Flawless FC 3 May 18, 2013 2 2:32 Inglewood, California, United States
Win 5–1 Joe Lewis TKO (punches) Samurai MMA Pro 4 October 19, 2012 2 1:12 Culver City, California, United States
Loss 4–1 Jason Gonzales Submission (D'Arce choke) RITC May 19, 2012 2 4:14 Pomona, California, United States
Win 4–0 Joe Camacho Decision (unanimous) RITC November 19, 2011 3 5:00 Pomona, California, United States
Win 3–0 Chris Manzo KO (punch) RITC March 12, 2011 2 4:07 Pomona, California, United States
Win 2–0 Jose Alderete TKO (punches) Fury Fights 7 August 21, 2010 3 1:14 Pomona, California, United States
Win 1–0 Dominic Gutierrez TKO (punches) John Pena Promotions June 11, 2010 3 5:00 Pomona, California, United States

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See also[]

References[]

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  2. ^ a b "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Boetsch vs. Henderson". UFC.com. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
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  4. ^ Christos Giagos: Arman Tsarukyan 'has a lot of hype around him'. MMAjunkie.com. September 16, 2021 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ Christos Giagos [@cgiagos_ufc] (July 19, 2021). "What a gift to send me off to Florida. @givoss the past 7 years has been awesome learning from you. Thank you for everything, you have taught me so much" – via Instagram.
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  7. ^ No Nerves for Christos Giagos Before Octagon Debut Thomas Gerbasi, UFC (October 23, 2014)
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