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Edgar Chairez

Flyweight Division

11-5-0 (W-L-D)

4

Wins by Knockout

7

Wins by Submission

8

First Round Finishes

Edgar Chairez

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Learn more about Edgar Chairez's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Baja California, Mexico
Age
28
Height
67.00
Weight
141.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 8, 2023
Reach
71.00
Leg reach
40.00
  • Pro since 2016

     
  • Four wins by KO, seven by submission (3 armbar, RNC, guillotine, undisclosed submission, triangle choke)

     
  • Eight first-round finishes

     
  • Has won five of his last eight (5-2, 1 NC)

     
  • Five wins in under two minutes

UFC Fight Night (2/24/24) Chairez submitted Daniel Lacerda via triangle choke at 2:17 of the first round 

Noche UFC (9/16/23) Chairez’ bout with Daniel Lacerda was ruled a no contest (premature stoppage) at 3:47 of the first round

UFC 290 (7/8/23) Chairez lost a three round unanimous decision to Tatsuro Taira 

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 6 

Episode three (8/9/22) Chairez lost a three round unanimous decision to Clayton Carpenter

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training nine years ago, because I always liked to fight.

What ranks and titles have you held? Combate Global champ

Do you have any heroes? Cuauhtemoc Blanco and Brandon Moreno

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The greatest sporting achievement in my life.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I dropped out of law school to fight full-time.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a student.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 14-0, five-time national champion



Favorite grappling technique: Whatever gets the job done.



Favorite Striking technique: Whatever gets the job done.