Joanderson Brito says coach predicted Giga Chikadze slip at UFC 331

Joanderson Brito’s coach predicted what led to the finishing sequence in his first-round win at UFC 331.

By Sayan Nag · Sherdog

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 12:06 AM

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Joanderson Brito revealed his coach predicted Giga Chikadze would slip prior to his UFC 331 victory.
Brito defeated Chikadze via first-round TKO after Chikadze slipped while throwing a kick.
The coach foresaw the slip after seeing Chikadze spill water on his feet before stepping onto the fresh canvas.

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Joanderson Brito revealed that his coach correctly predicted Giga Chikadze would slip during their featherweight bout at UFC 331. Chikadze slipped while throwing a kick in the first round, allowing Brito to capitalize with heavy ground-and-pound to secure a stoppage victory.

Brito explained that his corner noticed Chikadze spilling water on his feet before walking onto the fresh canvas. Now holding an 8-3 record in the UFC on a three-fight winning streak, Brito stated his goal is to establish himself as a consistent top-five contender.

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Joanderson Brito says coach predicted Giga Chikadze slip at UFC 331

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