Venue Location
Arena CDMX (formerly Palacio de los Deportes), Mexico City, Mexico. This legendary indoor arena in central Mexico City operates at high altitude (~7,350 ft / 2,240 m), which tests endurance and favors fighters with strong cardio, efficient grappling, or finishing instincts over prolonged high-volume exchanges. The Octagon setup maximizes crowd energy, and as a Mexican fighter, Chairez benefits from massive home support on this card headlined by Brandon Moreno.
Ringwalks are scheduled for
- Prelims: 5:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM CST (Paramount+)
- Main Card: 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CST (Paramount+)
The Edgar Chairez vs. Felipe Bunes flyweight bout is on the main card (likely early-to-mid main card, around fights 3–6 of 13 total). Expected walkouts in the 8:30–9:30 PM ET window. Full event duration: 4–6 hours.
Injury Report
No reported injuries or withdrawals for either fighter as of February 23–24, 2026.
- Edgar Chairez is fully healthy and cleared after his March 2025 submission win; no issues noted.
- Felipe Bunes recovered from his August 2025 decision loss with no acute concerns; both have prepared for altitude (critical in Mexico City). UFC confirms event safety despite unrelated regional monitoring.
Fighter Matchups / Tale of the Tape
Edgar Chairez (“Puro Chicali”) vs. Felipe Bunes (“Felipinho”) – Flyweight (125 lbs)
- Chairez: 30 years old (born ~1995), 12-6-0 pro (2-2 UFC, 1 NC), 5’7″ (170 cm), 72″ (183 cm) reach, orthodox, Mexico (Entram Gym). Finisher specialist (all 12 wins by stoppage: 4 KO/TKO, 8 SUB), explosive early, strong submissions (RNC, triangle), durable chin.
- Bunes: 36 years old (born ~1989), 14-8-0 pro (1-2 UFC), 5’7″ (170 cm), 69″ (175 cm) reach, orthodox, Brazil. Versatile finisher (multiple subs/KOs), grappling base (armbar specialist), but vulnerable to decisions and recent Octagon struggles.
Style Breakdown: Chairez thrives on early aggression, submissions, and home-crowd energy—100% finish rate in wins, excels in scrambles. Bunes brings balanced threats (subs, power) but lower volume and defensive holes (recent decisions/losses). Chairez holds edges in youth, reach (+4–5″), finishing efficiency, and altitude/home advantage. Bunes could counter with experience if it grinds, but trends favor Chairez early.
Recent Form
- Chairez (12-6, 1 NC; 1-fight win streak): Solid rebound. Win: SUB (RNC) R1 vs. CJ Vergara (March 29, 2025, Mexico City—Performance of the Night). Loss: UD to Joshua Van (September 14, 2024). Prior: SUB win over Daniel Lacerda (February 2024). All UFC wins finishes; motivated in hometown.
- Bunes (14-8, recent 1-2 UFC): Mixed. Loss: UD to Rafael Estevam (August 2, 2025). Win: SUB (armbar) R1 vs. Jose Johnson (January 11, 2025). Loss: TKO to Joshua Van (January 2024). UFC record shows finishing ability but struggles vs. pace/volume.
Fight History / Key Notes
No prior head-to-head. Chairez (DWCS alum) has 2-2 UFC (1 NC), all wins first-round subs—finisher pedigree (12 straight stoppages in wins). Bunes (regional vet) 1-2 UFC with one quick sub win but recent decisions/losses highlight durability issues. Main card flyweight clash: Chairez seeks statement in Mexico City (prior POTN there); Bunes aims to snap skid. Altitude + Chairez aggression = high finish potential.
FIGHT ODDS
Edgar Chairez + 300
Felipe Bunes + 225
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 27, 2026
