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FNC Bantamweight

Bondo Kikadze VS Elias Erber

Boris Trajkovski Arena, Skopje, North Macedonia

Tale of the Tape

8-5-1 Record 3-0-0
37 Age 24
178 cm Height —
unknown Stance unknown
50% Finish rate 100%
38% KO rate 33%
13% Sub rate 67%

Result Summary

Elias Erber def. Bondo Kikadze Submission (rear-naked choke) · R1 4:24

The 24-year-old Austrian prospect Elias Erber proved why he's one of the division's rising stars with a flawless performance against 13-year veteran Bondo Kikadze. Erber looked incredibly sharp on the feet, picking Kikadze apart with crisp 1-2 combinations before seamlessly transitioning to grappling. Once the fight hit the mat, Erber's superior jiu-jitsu was fully on display. He dominated the grappling exchanges and locked in a fight-ending submission deep into the first round, forcing Kikadze to concede at 4:24.

Fight Overview

A classic clash of raw potential versus battle-tested grit. Undefeated Austrian prospect Elias Erber (2-0) looks to make a statement in his young professional career against the rugged Georgian veteran Bondo Kikadze (8-5-1), who possesses the experience of 14 pro bouts and won't be easily intimidated.

Keys to Victory

Bondo Kikadze

  1. Turn the fight into a grueling, gritty battle in the clinch against the fence
  2. Use his vast professional experience to carefully manage cardio and pacing
  3. Look to land heavy, looping overhands against the relatively inexperienced Austrian

Elias Erber

  1. Stay highly disciplined, manage range effectively, and stick to fighting on the outside
  2. Utilize straight, sharp punches to keep the rugged Georgian constantly at bay
  3. Capitalize on defensive lapses and counter-strike as Kikadze's cardio wanes in the later rounds

Last 5 fights

Bondo Kikadze

  1. L Fran Luka Duric Decision · R3 5:00 · 28 FEB 2026
  2. L Miljan Zdravkovic Submission · R2 4:45 · 24 MAY 2025
  3. W Dominique Wooding Decision · R3 5:00 · 8 DEC 2023
  4. L Nuerdanbieke Shayilan Submission · R1 2:51 · 18 OCT 2019
  5. W Baoligao Alateng Decision · R3 5:00 · 23 AUG 2019

Elias Erber

  1. W Mert Basbudak TKO · R2 3:20 · 7 FEB 2026
  2. W Anzor Arsanov Submission · R1 1:24 · 15 NOV 2025

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