UFC 331 video: Joanderson Brito removes shorts after KO of Giga Chikadze

By admin — In News — September 19, 2026

   ​One mistake turned the tide for Giga Chikadze at UFC 331, leading to a vicious knockout win for Joanderson Brito.Chikadze (15-7 MMA, 8-5 UFC) started the featherweight bout on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena by peppering his foe with a heavy slew of kicks. He slipped on one, though, which led to Brito (20-5-1 MMA, 8-3 UFC) getting on top and into guard. He then unleashed a flurry of nasty strikes, the final few of which put his opponent at the 1:57 mark of Round 1.Check out the replay of the finish below (via X):GROUND AND POUND FINISH TO START THE NIGHT… then Joanderson Brito takes his shorts off 😂📺 #UFC331 on @paramountpluspic.twitter.com/efAHBpQ1WD— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) September 19, 2026Joanderson Brito with the Derrick Lewis celly 😂📺 #UFC331 on @paramountpluspic.twitter.com/7MQ8FIAwW4— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) September 19, 2026It was a crushing result for the 38-year-old Chikadze, who is now on four straight losses. Brazil’s Brito, meanwhile, has now won three straight fights, and said he is proud of his place in the organization.”This is the best organization in the world, and I love being here,” Brito told Joe Rogan through an interpreter in his post-fight interview. “Joe Rogan, I’m going to learn English one day so I can be on your podcast.”Up-to-the-minute UFC 331 results:Joanderson Brito def. Giga Chikadze via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:57This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 331 video: Joanderson Brito removes shorts after KO of Giga Chikadze  

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