Flyweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Edgar Chairez
12-6
1 Win Streak
Age
29
Height
5'7"
Weight
126 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
08:56
Gym
—
UFC Record
2-2-1(5 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 2 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R3 1
Last 5
WWDLW
Finish Rate
100%
Bonuses
1
Style
Freestyle
Location
Baja California, Mexico
Next Fight2026-02-28
FB
vs Felipe Bunes
Opponent Last Bout
L - Rafael EstevamDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
CV
vs CJ Vergara
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:30
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:30
WIN
DL
vs Daniel Lacerda
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 2:17
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 2:17
NC
DL
vs Daniel Lacerda
UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2· 2025-09-27
Overturned
Guillotine win for Chairez overturned on replay
R1 3:47
OverturnedGuillotine win for Chairez overturned on replay·R1 3:47
LOSS
TT
vs Tatsuro Taira
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez· 2023-07-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
FB
vs Felipe Bunes
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
JV
vs Joshua Van
UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.4/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
43%
⚖️Edgar adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
9 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+56% vs div avg
56%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
56%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Guillotines
44%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Triangles
44%
Counters
33%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
33%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (56%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (112%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 233% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
50% of subs
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#21
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Rear Naked Choke and Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard. Keeps opponents guessing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.7) and Strike Acc% (44%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 100% of wins end in finish (4 KO + 8 subs).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (57% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#21 of 32
0%100%
Striking Defense
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#28 of 32
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
50% acc97%
Clinch
100% acc2%
Ground
50% acc1%
Striking Differential-1.64/min
3.44 landed/min5.08 absorbed/min
3.44
Landed/Min
5.08
Absorbed/Min
0.28
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed184
Sig. Strikes Attempted414
Key Insights
Edgar is a distance-first striker, with 97% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (29%).
Absorbs more than landing (1.5:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 97% of output at range with 50% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
33%
Low
Division Rank#30 of 32
0%100%
TD Success Rate
0%
Landed
0
Defended
2
Total
2
0.00
TD / 15min
1.68
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
2
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
4
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
67%
R2
17%
R3
17%
Key Insights
TD defense at 33% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.68/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
368
0.68
Ratio
Absorbed
544
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
17.2
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.2
Standing %
97%
R3 vs R1 Output
57%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.68x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (17.2) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 57% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
0:08
R2 Control
0:07
R3 Control
0:14
R1 to Final
-13%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+39.6pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+39.6pp
Body
+0.7pp
Leg
-40.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.3pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#17
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#29
of 32
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#21
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#28
of 32
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#18
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#30
of 32
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#7
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#28
of 32
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2972
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 4
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights