Other names The Spartan Reach 71.0 in (180 cm) Nationality American Name Christos Giagos | Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Wins by knockout 6 Division Lightweight | |
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Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) Profiles | ||
CHRISTOS GIAGOS WANTS TOP 15 RANKED OPPONENT AT UFC 235
Christos Giagos to UFC, "What else do you want me to do?"
Christos Giagos (born January 23, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist of Greek descent who competes in the Lightweight division.
Contents
- CHRISTOS GIAGOS WANTS TOP 15 RANKED OPPONENT AT UFC 235
- Christos Giagos to UFC What else do you want me to do
- Background
- Early career
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- References
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.
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 Champsionship on August 22, 2014 with a TKO stoppage of Dakota Cochrane. One 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.