UFC Fight Night: Edgar Chairez vs Felipe Bunes Preview & Prediction
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A flyweight clash on the main card in Mexico City sees Mexico’s Edgar Chairez take on Brazil’s Felipe Bunes in a compelling bout.
Edgar Chairez vs Felipe Bunes facts
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Where is UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh? Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico
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What TV channel is UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – Not televised
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh? UK – TNT Sports can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – Paramount+ & UFC Fight Pass
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh main card
Brandon Moreno vs Lone'er Kavanagh (Flyweight)
Marlon Vera vs David Martinez (Bantamweight)
Daniel Zellhuber vs King Green (Lightweight)
Edgar Chairez vs Felipe Bunes (Flyweight)
Imanol Rodriguez vs Kevin Borjas (Flyweight)
Santiago Luna vs Angel Pacheco (Bantamweight)
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh prelims
Ryan Gandra vs Jose Daniel Medina (Middleweight)
Ailin Perez vs Macy Chiasson (Women’s Bantamweight)
Cristian Quinonez vs Kris Moutinho (Bantamweight)
Douglas Silva de Andrade vs Javier Reyes (Featherweight)
Regina Tarin vs Ernesta Kareckaite (Catchweight - 130lbs)
Erik Silva vs Francis Marshall (Featherweight)
Damian Pinas vs Wesley Schultz (Middleweight)
Edgar Chairez: Fan-favourite Mexican scrambler thriving in chaos
Edgar Chairez (12-6-0, 1 NC) is a 30-year-old Mexican flyweight who continues to carve out his place in a stacked division. A former Combate Global titleholder, Chairez first appeared on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022, losing to Clayton Carpenter but later earning a UFC contract. Since joining the promotion, he has gone 2-2 with one no-contest across five bouts.
Chairez owns wins over Daniel Lacerda and CJ Vergara whilst also suffering defeats to elite contenders Tatsuro Taira and Joshua Van. A 5’7” fighter with a 71-inch reach and a 100% finishing rate, Chairez thrives in high-paced exchanges, blending sharp boxing with opportunistic grappling and a willingness to engage in frenetic scrambles.
Felipe Bunes: Veteran Brazilian grappler seeking consistency
Felipe Bunes (14-8-0) is a 36-year-old Brazilian flyweight and former LFA champion who is still looking to gain traction inside the Octagon. Since joining the UFC in 2024, Bunes has compiled a 1-2 record, defeating Jose Johnson but falling short against current champion Joshua Van and the unbeaten prospect Rafael Estevam.
Standing 5’7” with a 69-inch reach, Bunes brings a Brazilian jiu-jitsu base and a 85% finishing rate. On the mat, he is aggressive and fluid, frequently attacking limbs and transitioning quickly between positions. On the feet, he throws with reasonable volume and power, though he often looks to create collisions that lead to scrambles where his grappling and submission skills can shine.
Edgar Chairez vs Felipe Bunes prediction
Stylistically, this contest promises action. Both men are comfortable in chaotic exchanges and scrambles, and both have shown a preference for pushing the pace rather than fighting cautiously at range. However, Chairez holds advantages in youth, reach and recent experience against top-tier competition.
If the fight turns into a sustained grappling battle at altitude in Mexico City, conditioning may prove decisive. Chairez, nine years the younger man, is likely to maintain a higher output deep into the third round. While Bunes is dangerous at all times on the mat, Chairez’s durability and activity should allow him to edge competitive rounds.
Prediction: Edgar Chairez to win
