Christos Giagos

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

Christos Giagos
Christos Giagos - 2019
BornChristos Giagos
(1990-01-23) January 23, 1990
Azusa, California, United States
Other namesThe Spartan
ResidenceHawthorne, California
NationalityGreek and American
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Reach71 in (180 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofHawthorne, California, United States
TeamSystems Training Center
Team Victory
Black House
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins18
By knockout7
By submission3
By decision8
Losses8
By knockout1
By submission4
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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 Championship 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]

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.[12] 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.[13] He lost the fight via a submission in the second round.[14] “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. [15]

Giagos faced Mizuto Hirota on December 2, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 142.[16] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[17]

Giagos faced Damir Hadžović on June 1, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 153.[18] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[19]

Giagos faced Drakkar Klose on August 17, 2019 at UFC 241.[20] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.[21]

Giagos was expected to face Alan Patrick on April 25, 2020.[22] However, he was pulled from the fight citing injury and he was replaced by Frank Camacho.[23]

Giagos replaced Rick Glenn and faced Carlton Minus at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal on December 19, 2020. [24] Giagos won the fight via unanmous decision.[25]

Personal life

Besides training at Systems Training Center, Giagos coaches CrossFit and kickboxing there. Giagos also teaches strength and conditioning at Systems Training Center. [26] He is also an avid ten-pin bowler.[27]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
26 matches 18 wins 8 losses
By knockout 7 1
By submission 3 4
By decision 8 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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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  12. https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/328192-acb-70-moscow-christos-the-spartan-giagos-vs-shamil-the-chechen-wolf-nikaev
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