Nicknames, knockouts, and comebacks often dominate MMA headlines, but behind many of the UFC’s fiercest fighters is a quieter source of strength—family. For Georgian featherweight and former kickboxer Giga Chikadze, that strength comes from one woman, his wife, Tamari Tamuna Gazashvili.

As Chikadze prepares to step back into the Octagon at UFC on ESPN 66 against David Onama, fans are eager to know more about the woman who’s been by his side long before his UFC debut. From her early connection with Chikadze to her professional journey and family life, let’s take a look at all we know about her story!

Who is Giga Chikadze’s wife? How did they meet?

Giga Chikadze is married to his high school sweetheart, Tamari Tamuna Gazashvili. The couple has shared nearly two decades of life together. While most details about their personal story remain private, it’s believed their relationship began in 2002, and they tied the knot in October 2007.

In a heartfelt social media post, the UFC star recalled the moment he first saw her and wrote, “In 2002, I saw her first time at school and I called it straight: Look! That’s gonna be my wife.”

The couple started their life together in Georgia, eventually moving to Amsterdam, and later settling in Huntington Beach, California, in 2016. Despite the distance from home, they’ve built a strong family rooted in both Georgian heritage and American opportunity.

What does Tamari Tamuna Gazashvili do?

Tamuna Gazashvili isn’t just a supportive spouse; she’s also a successful professional in her own right. According to her LinkedIn profile, she currently serves as the Marketing Director for AnB Hotel Management & Investment.

She holds an MBA from Greenwich University and has also completed a course in Online Marketing at UCLA—an impressive academic résumé that matches her business credentials.

While she keeps a relatively low public profile, her Instagram (@tmngazashvili) has around 27K followers and occasionally offers glimpses into her personal and family life. Just like ‘Ninja’ , Gazashvili is of Georgian descent, and the couple has managed to keep their cultural roots alive even as they raise their family overseas.

Do Giga Chikadze and Tamari Tamuna Gazashvili have kids together?

The couple has two children—a daughter, Nita Chikadze, and a younger son named Tanjiro Chikadze. Nita, is already carving out a name for herself as a budding actress. After moving to California with her family, she began modeling and acting at the age of six.

Since 2017, Nita has featured in several short films and has earned accolades for her work. Her performances have earned her nominations such as Best Child/Young Actress at the LA Short Film Festival, Independent Short Awards, and the Indie Short Fest in 2019.

Their son Tanjiro is younger, though not much else is publicly known about him. Whether it was through early struggles in Georgia, relocating across continents, or navigating life as a UFC fighter and father, Gazashvili has stood firmly beside her husband.

Now, as Giga Chikadze prepares to return to action at UFC on ESPN 66, the stakes are high. The 36-year-old has gone 2-2 in his last four fights and hasn’t been very active, only fighting once per year since 2022. 

With a heartbreaking loss to Arnold Allen in his last outing, do you think ‘Ninja’ will bounce back this time around? Let us know in the comments below!