Joanderson Brito

Brito's proven takedown-and-control game (8 TD, 7:59 control vs Thomson) versus a Chikadze on a three-fight losing skid with declining striking output

Brito (19-5-1) enters on two straight wins: a decision-or-finish win over Jordan Leavitt with 1:17 of control and a submission attempt, and a dominant grappling performance against Isaac Thomson with 8 takedowns, 7:59 of control and two submission attempts. Chikadze (15-6) has lost his last three on file (Vallejos, Onama, Allen), all recorded as stand-up fights with no takedowns or control for either man, and his output dipped to just 12 significant strikes in the Vallejos loss. Brito's demonstrated takedown volume and control time give him a clear path to impose a phase Chikadze's recent bouts have not featured, while form strongly favors him.