Christos Giagos

Christos Giagos
Born Christos Giagos
(1990-01-23) January 23, 1990
Azusa, California, United States
Other names The Spartan
Residence Hawthorne, California
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division Lightweight
Reach 71.0 in (180 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Hawthorne, California, United States
Team Systems Training Center
Team Victory
Black House
Years active 2010-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 18
Wins 13
By knockout 7
By submission 3
By decision 3
Losses 5
By knockout 1
By submission 3
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Christos Giagos (born January 23, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist of Greek descent who competes in the Lightweight division.

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.[2]

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 Champsionship on August 22, 2014 with a TKO stoppage of Dakota Cochrane.[3] One the heels of that victory, Giagos signed with the UFC in the fall of 2014.[4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Giagos made his promotional debut against Gilbert Burns on October 25, 2014 at UFC 179.[5] He lost the bout via submission in the first round.[6]

Giagos faced Jorge de Oliveira on March 21, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 62.[7] Giagos won the fight via submission in the first round.[8]

Giagos faced Chris Wade on June 6, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 68.[9] He lost the fight by unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.[10][11]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 13–5 Arthur Estrazulas Decision (unanimous) RFA 42: Giagos vs. Estrazulas 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) WFC 16 January 23, 2016 3 2:21 Sacramento, California, United States
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 RFA Lightweight Championship
Win 9–2 Sevak Magakian Submission (triangle choke) Tachi Palace Fights 19: Thowback Thursday June 19, 2014 1 4:45 Lemoore, California, United States Won 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) Tachi Palace Fights 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

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Boetsch vs. Henderson". UFC.com. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Christos Giagos". UFC.
  3. ↑ Staff (2014-08-25). "RFA 17 highlights: Christos Giagos upsets Dakota Cochrane via flying-knee KO". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-08-25.
  4. ↑ Zane Simon (2014-09-11). "Welcome to the UFC, Christos Giagos". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
  5. ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2014-09-09). "RFA champ Christos Giagos signs with the UFC, meets Gilbert Burns in Brazil". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-09-09.
  6. ↑ Ben Fowkles (2014-10-25). "UFC 179 results, photos: Gilbert Burns catches Christos Giagos with armbar late in first". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-10-25.
  7. ↑ Larry Csonka (2015-02-10). "Giagos vs. de Oliveira added to UFC Fight Night 62". 411mania.com. Retrieved 2015-02-10.
  8. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-03-21). "UFC Fight Night 62 results: Christos Giagos makes easy work of Jorge de Oliveira for tap". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-03-21.
  9. ↑ Staff (2015-05-13). "Christos Giagos vs. Chris Wade set for UFC Fight Night 68 in New Orleans". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2015-05-13.
  10. ↑ Matt Erickson (2015-06-06). "UFC Fight Night 68 results: Superior wrestling leads Chris Wade past Christos Giagos". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-06.
  11. ↑ Matt Boone (19 October 2015). "17 Additional Fighters Released From UFC". mmanews.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.

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