Giga Chikadze will face Vinicius Oliveira on June 21 at UFC Vegas 119, according to sources. Chikadze holds an 8-4 record in the UFC, while Oliveira enters with a 4-1 promotional record. The matchup was reported by Giorgi Kokiashvili. Both fighters will look to build momentum in the featherweight division with this bout.
Giga Chikadze and Vinicius Oliveira have been booked to meet on June 21 at UFC Vegas 119, according to a report from Giorgi Kokiashvili. The featherweight matchup gives both men a chance to build momentum in a division where positioning matters.
Chikadze, nicknamed "Ninja," carries a 15-6 overall record and currently sits at number 15 in the featherweight rankings. The 37-year-old Georgian trains out of Kings MMA and brings an orthodox stance with a six-foot frame and a 74-inch reach. He lands 3.75 significant strikes per minute and has compiled an 8-4 record inside the UFC, making him a seasoned presence at 145 pounds.
Oliveira, known as "LokDog," holds a 24-4 overall record and is ranked 12th in the bantamweight division, making this a cross-divisional step up in weight for the Brazilian. The 30-year-old out of Sombra Team fights out of a switch stance and stands five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach. He is one of the more active strikers in the promotion, averaging 5.44 significant strikes per minute at 47 percent accuracy, and adds a takedown threat at 1.27 per 15 minutes. He owns a 4-1 promotional record.
Why it matters
- Chikadze, ranked 15th at featherweight, needs a strong performance to push further up a competitive 145-pound ladder
- Oliveira moves up from bantamweight, giving this bout an added layer of divisional intrigue
- The striking styles of both men set up a technically interesting stand-up contest, with Oliveira's volume against Chikadze's reach and experience
- A win for either fighter would sharpen their case for a higher-profile featherweight assignment later in 2026
