Christos Giagos

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

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.

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.One the heels of that victory, Giagos signed with the UFC in the fall of 2014.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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

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

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

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. 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. He lost the fight via a submission in the second round. “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.

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

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

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

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

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