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UFC Flyweight

Felipe Bunes VS Édgar Cháirez

Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico

Tale of the Tape

14-9-0 Record 14-7-0, 1 NC
36 Age 30
170 cm Height 170 cm
175 cm Reach 180 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
79% Finish rate 93%
14% KO rate 29%
64% Sub rate 64%

Result Summary

Édgar Cháirez def. Felipe Bunes Decision (split) · R3 5:00

In a closely contested flyweight scrap, Édgar Cháirez edged out Felipe Bunes via split decision. The fight was a back-and-forth affair played out largely on the feet, with both men having moments of success. Cháirez was the aggressor for much of the bout, pushing the pace and landing the heavier shots, particularly with his kicks. Bunes countered well and had success in the clinch, but struggled to impose his grappling game. The third round was pivotal, with Cháirez landing a significant flurry late that likely swayed the judges in his favor in what was a razor-thin competitive fight.

Fight Overview

A Flyweight scrap between Felipe Bunes and Édgar Cháirez. Cháirez is a dangerous finisher with a lethal triangle choke and aggressive striking, fighting on home soil. Bunes is a lanky flyweight who needs to use his size. This fight likely ends inside the distance given both men's aggressive tendencies.

Keys to Victory

Felipe Bunes

  1. Range management: Use the jab to keep Cháirez from crashing the distance.
  2. Avoid the guard: Cháirez is dangerous off his back; prioritize top position or keep it standing.
  3. Straight punches: Attack down the centerline to disrupt Cháirez's looping hooks.

Édgar Cháirez

  1. Leg kicks: Chop down the tall stance of Bunes to compromise his movement.
  2. Guillotine/Triangle threat: Use submission threats to force Bunes to hesitate in scrambles.
  3. Aggressive pressure: Back Bunes to the fence where his length is less effective.

Last 5 fights

Felipe Bunes

  1. L Rafael Estevam Decision · R3 5:00 · 2 AUG 2025
  2. W Jose Johnson Submission · R1 2:04 · 11 JAN 2025
  3. L Joshua Van TKO · R2 4:31 · 13 JAN 2024
  4. W Yuma Horiuchi KO · R1 3:45 · 6 JAN 2023
  5. W Wascar Cruz Decision · R3 5:00 · 8 JUL 2022

Édgar Cháirez

  1. W C.J. Vergara Submission · R1 2:30 · 29 MAR 2025
  2. L Joshua Van Decision · R3 5:00 · 14 SEPT 2024
  3. W Daniel Lacerda Submission · R1 2:17 · 24 FEB 2024
  4. NC Daniel Lacerda R1 3:47 · 16 SEPT 2023
  5. L Tatsuro Taira Decision · R3 5:00 · 8 JUL 2023

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