Christos Giagos
“The Spartan”
Professional record
Last 5: LLWLL
Profile
- Age
- 36 (born January 23, 1990)
- Born in
- Azusa
- Height
- 5' 10"
- Weight
- 155 lbs.
- Reach
- 71"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- UFC record
- 6-8
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC6
- KO/TKO 1
- Submission 2
- Decision 3
Losses in the UFC8
- KO/TKO 2
- Submission 4
- Decision 2
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 3.03 top 62%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 3.21
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 2.84 top 15%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 0.4
Next fight
In the record book
About Christos Giagos
Christos Giagos "The Spartan" is a lightweight mixed martial artist, born in Azusa, United States on January 23, 1990. At 5' 10", Giagos has a 71" reach.
Giagos turned professional in 2010, debuting with John Pena Promotions. Giagos arrived in the UFC with a 10-2 record. Giagos made a UFC debut at UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2 in October 2014 and lost to Gilbert Burns by armbar on ground. Giagos's UFC record stands at 6-8 after 14 fights.
Giagos's 6 UFC wins are split between 1 by knockout, 2 by submission and 3 on the scorecards. Statistically, Giagos lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 85% of lightweights.
The quickest UFC win of Giagos's career took 1:35, against Ricky Glenn at UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes. 2 of Giagos's 3 UFC finishes came in the first round. After 40 months away, Giagos returned at UFC Fight Night: Marreta vs. Anders in September 2018 and lost to Charles Oliveira. Before and outside the UFC, Giagos fought in ACB (2-1) and RFA (3-0).
Giagos's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 in April 2024, where Giagos lost to Ignacio Bahamondes.
UFC fight history
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L
KO/TKO · Kick to Head At Distance · R1 3:34
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2
Apr 6, 2024
17Str 0TD 0KD -
L
Submission · Anaconda Choke On Ground · R2 3:26
Noche UFC: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2
Sep 16, 2023
38Str 0TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 1:35
UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes
Apr 22, 2023
9Str 0TD 1KD -
L
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 3:05
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot
Jun 25, 2022
2Str 0TD 0KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 2:09
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann
Sep 18, 2021
1Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Submission · D'Arce Choke On Ground · R2 0:59
UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler
May 15, 2021
22Str 3TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal
Dec 19, 2020
31Str 5TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Aug 17, 2019
87Str 2TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith
Jun 1, 2019
47Str 6TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa
Dec 1, 2018
31Str 5TD 0KD -
L
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R2 3:22
UFC Fight Night: Marreta vs. Anders
Sep 22, 2018
18Str 0TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs Henderson
Jun 6, 2015
28Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 3:12
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs LaFlare
Mar 21, 2015
18Str 1TD 0KD -
L
Submission · Armbar On Ground · R1 4:57
Oct 25, 2014
4Str 0TD 0KD
Full MMA career
Christos Giagos is 20-12 across 32 professional fights in 11 promotions, since a pro debut on June 11, 2010 (John Pena Promotions). 18 of those fights were outside the UFC.
Pro wins20
- KO/TKO 9
- Submission 4
- Decision 7
Pro losses12
- KO/TKO 3
- Submission 6
- Decision 3
- Finish rate
- 65% of wins
- Longest win streak
- 4
- Current streak
- 2 losses
Fights by promotion
| Promotion | Record | First fight |
|---|---|---|
| UFC | 6-8 | 2014 |
| ACB | 2-1 | 2017 |
| RFA | 3-0 | 2014 |
| RITC | 2-1 | 2011 |
| LOP | 2-0 | 2013 |
| TPF | 1-1 | 2013 |
| Flawless FC | 1-0 | 2013 |
| Fury Fights | 1-0 | 2010 |
| John Pena Promotions | 1-0 | 2010 |
| Samurai MMA Pro | 1-0 | 2012 |
| West Coast FC | 0-1 | 2016 |
All professional fights
| Result | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| L | Ignacio Bahamondes | Apr 6, 2024 |
| L | Daniel Zellhuber | Sep 16, 2023 |
| W | Ricky Glenn | Apr 22, 2023 |
| L | Thiago Moisés | Jun 25, 2022 |
| L | Arman Tsarukyan | Sep 18, 2021 |
| W | Sean Soriano | May 15, 2021 |
| W | Carlton Minus | Dec 19, 2020 |
| L | Drakkar Klose | Aug 17, 2019 |
| W | Damir Hadžović | Jun 1, 2019 |
| W | Mizuto Hirota | Dec 1, 2018 |
| L | Charles Oliveira | Sep 22, 2018 |
| W | Herdeson Batista | Mar 9, 2018 |
| L | Shamil Nikaev | Sep 30, 2017 |
| W | Alexandre Pimentel | Jan 13, 2017 |
| W | Arthur Estrázulas | Aug 19, 2016 |
| W | Karen Darabedyan | Jun 3, 2016 |
| L | Josh Emmett | Jan 23, 2016 |
| L | Chris Wade | Jun 6, 2015 |
| W | Jorge de Oliveira | Mar 21, 2015 |
| L | Gilbert Burns | Oct 25, 2014 |
| W | Dakota Cochrane | Aug 22, 2014 |
| W | Sevak Magakian | Jun 19, 2014 |
| W | Preston Scharf | Apr 12, 2014 |
| W | Thor Skancke | Nov 23, 2013 |
| L | Poppies Martinez | Aug 22, 2013 |
| W | Chris Tickle | May 18, 2013 |
| W | Joe Lewis | Oct 19, 2012 |
| L | Jason Gonzales | May 19, 2012 |
| W | Joe Camacho | Nov 19, 2011 |
| W | Chris Manzo | Mar 12, 2011 |
| W | Jose Alderete | Aug 21, 2010 |
| W | Dominic Gutierrez | Jun 11, 2010 |
Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Quick answers
What is Christos Giagos's record?
Christos Giagos's professional MMA record is 20 wins, 12 losses and 0 draws.
How old is Christos Giagos?
Christos Giagos is 36 years old, born on January 23, 1990.
How tall is Christos Giagos and what is their reach?
Christos Giagos stands 5' 10" with a 71" reach.
Who did Christos Giagos fight last?
Christos Giagos lost to Ignacio Bahamondes by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 on Apr 6, 2024.
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