UFC Fighter Giga Chikadze on Discipline, Fighting Mindset & Never Giving Up | Coffeez for Closers
From Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby by Joseph Shalaby
April 10, 2026 · 46 min
About this episode
Joe Shalaby interviews UFC fighter Giga Chikadze about the discipline and mindset required for success in professional fighting.
In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with UFC fighter Giga Chikadze to talk about the discipline, resilience, and mindset required to compete at the highest level of professional fighting. Giga shares lessons from his journey through kickboxing and mixed martial arts, what it takes to stay focused under pressure, and how elite athletes handle setbacks, expectations, and constant challenges. The conversation explores the mental toughness needed to perform on the world stage, the sacrifices behind success, and the habits that separate great competitors from everyone else. Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or someone pushing toward a big goal, this episode highlights what it truly takes to stay committed when the stakes are high. Hosted by Joseph Shalaby Coffeez for Closers Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
People in this episode
Host: Joe Shalaby
Guest: Giga Chikadze
Topics covered
- discipline
- mindset
- resilience
- professional fighting
- mental toughness
- athlete success
Keywords
- UFC
- Giga Chikadze
- discipline
- mindset
- resilience
- mental toughness
- athlete
- success
- kickboxing
- mixed martial arts
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Coffeez for Closers, UFC
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