Cub Swanson vs. Giga Chikadze is the co-main event for UFC Fight night betting on May 1 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
This should be a banger between a pair of ranked featherweights who prefer to stand and strike.
UFC betting lines have the surging Chikadze installed as a -170 favorite while the longtime MMA veteran Swanson comes back at +138.
We bring you our best free Swanson vs. Chikadze picks and predictions for UFC Fight Night on Saturday, May 1.
Swanson vs Chikadze fight odds
| Method of Victory | Cub Swanson | Giga Chikadze |
|---|---|---|
| Win Outright | +138 | -170 |
| Win by KO/TKO | +850 | +270 |
| Win by Points | +280 | +180 |
| Win by Submission | +850 | +1,700 |
| Draw | +5,000 | +5,000 |
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
Swanson vs Chikadze betting preview
Swanson is the No. 15-ranked featherweight contender and is coming off a second-round knockout win over Daniel Pineda in December. He now has back-to-back wins after a four-fight losing skid, albeit against some of the top names in the division.
The 37-year-old has been fighting professionally since 2004 and has compiled a 17-10 record in the UFC and WEC, with 10 Fight of the Night bonuses. Swanson has excellent cardio and is a high-volume striker with explosive power.
Chikadze is one spot ahead of Swanson in the featherweight rankings and is fresh off a first-round knockout of Jamey Simmons in November. The 32-year-old has now won seven fights in a row and is a perfect 5-0 in the octagon.
With a background as a professional kickboxer, Chikadze is an adept striker with elite kicking ability.
Swanson vs Chikadze tale of the tape
| Cub Swanson | Giga Chikadze | |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Age | 32 |
| 5-foot-8 | Height | 6-foot |
| 145 lbs | Weight | 145 lbs |
| 70 inches | Reach | 74 inches |
| 27-11-0 (12 KO) | Record | 12-2-0 (6 KO) |
Swanson vs Chikadze UFC prediction and betting pick
PREDICTION: Chikadze -170 - Swanson is a dangerous striker but he needs to enter the pocket where he can wing punches. It won't be easy to do that against Chikadze who has a four-inch reach advantage and does a great job of staying on the outside and landing kicks.
Chikadze's biggest weakness is his wrestling but Swanson has rarely utilized his grappling in recent years and will likely keep things standing up. Expect the younger Chikadze to use his length, movement, and striking accuracy to pick up the win.
Pick made 04/27/2021 at 2:30 p.m. ET
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