Édgar Cháirez

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Cháirez and the second or maternal family name is Ayala.
Édgar Cháirez
Cháirez in 2024
BornÉdgar José Cháirez Ayala[1]
(1996-01-27) January 27, 1996
Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
Other namesPuro Chicali
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Reach77 in (196 cm)
Fighting out ofTijuana, Baja California, Mexico
TeamEntram Gym
Years active2016–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins12
By knockout4
By submission8
Losses6
By submission2
By decision4
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Édgar José Cháirez Ayala (born January 27, 1996) is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Flyweight division of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Mixed martial arts career

Combate Americas

On March 30, 2017, Cháirez faced Oscar Quintero in his Combate Americas debut and won by submission in the first round. Three months later, he faced Erick Villaluz Orellano at Combate Americas 15 and again won by submission, this time in just 18 seconds.

Cháirez subsequently had six more fights, winning four and losing two. Among those victories, his win against Mefi Monterroso on April 9, 2021, stands out.[2]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Cháirez made his promotional debut on July 8, 2023, at UFC 290 against Tatsuro Taira in a catchweight bout at 130 pounds. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[3]

Cháirez faced Daniel Lacerda on September 16, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 227. He initially won the fight by submitting Lacerda with a rear-naked choke, but the result was changed to a no contest due to a referee error, which sparked controversy.[4]

Cháirez was expected to face Daniel Lacerda again at UFC Fight Night 230,[5] but the fight was canceled due to Lacerda's medical issues after the weigh-in.[6] The rematch was rescheduled for February 24, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 237,[7] which Cháirez won via submission in the first round.[8]

Cháirez was scheduled to face Kevin Borjas on September 14, 2024, at UFC 306,[9] but weeks prior, it was announced that Joshua Van would take Borjas's place for unknown reasons.[10] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[11]

Cháirez faced C.J. Vergara on March 29, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 64.[12] He won the fight by submission in the first round.[13] This victory earned him the Performance of the Night award.[14]

Cháirez was scheduled to face Alessandro Costa on September 13, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 259.[15] However, he withdrew from the card due to injury, and Alden Coira took his place.[16]

Cháirez is scheduled to face Felipe Bunes on February 28, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 269.[17]

Personal life

Cháirez has also shown his passion for football and is a fan of Club América.[18]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
19 matches 12 wins 6 losses
By knockout 4 0
By submission 8 2
By decision 0 4
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 12–6 (1) C.J. Vergara Submission (face crank) UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. Erceg March 29, 2025 1 2:30 Mexico City, Mexico Performance of the Night.
Loss 11–6 (1) Joshua Van Decision (unanimous) UFC 306 September 14, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–5 (1) Daniel Lacerda Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 February 24, 2024 1 2:17 Mexico City, Mexico
NC 10–5 (1) Daniel Lacerda NC (premature stoppage) UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 September 16, 2023 1 3:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Originally a technical submission (anaconda choke) win for Cháirez; overturned after review due to a referee error.
Loss 10–5 Tatsuro Taira Decision (unanimous) UFC 290 July 8, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (130 lb) bout.
Win 10–4 Gianni Di Chiara Vazquez Submission (armbar) Fury FC 76 March 24, 2023 4 2:04 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 9–4 Roberto Guerrero Submission (guillotine choke) UWC México 40 November 25, 2022 1 1:03 Tijuana, Mexico
Loss 8–4 Clayton Carpenter Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 49 August 9, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–3 Ivan Hernandez Flores TKO (punches) Naciones MMA 3 January 21, 2022 1 1:47 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 7–3 Mefi Monterroso TKO (body Kick and punches) Combate Global: Chairez vs. Monterroso April 9, 2021 2 0:10 Miami, Florida, United States
Loss 6–3 Jesús Santos Aguilar Submission (guillotine choke) UWC México 23 September 4, 2020 5 4:41 Tijuana, Mexico For the UWC Flyweight Championship.
Win 6–2 David Macias Ruiz Submission (rear-naked choke) Combate Americas 55 February 20, 2020 2 3:58 Mexicali, Mexico
Loss 5–2 Alberto Trujillo Decision (unanimous) Combate Americas: Garcia vs. Gonzalez September 20, 2019 3 5:00 Mexicali, Mexico
Win 5–1 Alejandro Salazar Submission (armbar) Combate 30 February 8, 2019 1 3:12 Mexicali, Mexico
Loss 4–1 Axel Osuna Submission (triangle armbar) Combate Americas: La Batalla de Guadalajara October 26, 2018 2 3:57 Guadalajara, Mexico
Win 4–0 Alan Cantu Garcia TKO (Spinning back elbow and punches) Combate Americas: México vs. El Mundo May 18, 2018 1 2:58 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 3–0 Erick Villaluz Orellano Submission (armbar) Combate Americas 15 June 30, 2017 1 0:18 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 2–0 Oscar Quintero Submission (triangle choke) Combate Americas 12 March 30, 2017 1 1:19 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 1–0 Enrique Diarte KO (flying knee) Warrior CF 8 December 3, 2016 1 0:45 Mexicali, Mexico Flyweight debut.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Edgar Cháirez ("Puro Chicali") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  2. ^ "Combate Global: 'Pitbull' Chairez se 'come' a patadas a Monterroso". TUDN. 2021-04-10. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  3. ^ "UFC 290: Tatsuro Taira Superb on Ground, Takes Decision Over Edgar Chairez". Cageside Press. 2023-07-08. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  4. ^ Segura, Danny (2023-09-16). "Noche UFC video: Bad referee stoppage leads to no contest in Edgar Chairez vs. Daniel Lacerda". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  5. ^ Hannoun, Farah (2023-09-20). "Edgar Chairez vs. Daniel Lacerda rebooked following controversial Noche UFC no contest". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  6. ^ Anderson, Jay (2023-10-13). "UFC Vegas 81 loses Edgar Chairez vs. Daniel Lacerda rematch due to medical issue". cagesidepress.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2023. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  7. ^ Raghuwanshi, Vipin (2023-11-20). "Edgar Chairez vs Daniel Lacerda rebooked for UFC February 24". itnwwe.com. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  8. ^ Mendez, Arturo (2024-02-25). "Edgar Chairez venció a Daniel Lacerda en el combate más "morboso" de UFC México". ESTO.com. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  9. ^ "Kevin Borjas vs. Edgar Chairez added to Noche UFC at Sphere in Las Vegas". MMA Junkie. 2024-07-03. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  10. ^ King, Nolan (2024-09-03). "Joshua Van steps into UFC 306 vs. Edgar Chairez after Kevin Borjas withdraws". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  11. ^ "UFC 306: Scrappy Fight Sees Joshua Van Win Decision Against Edgar Chairez". Cageside Press. 2024-09-14. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  12. ^ "UFC flyweights Edgar Chairez, C.J. Vergara to collide in March". MMA Junkie. 2024-11-21. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  13. ^ Desjardins, Mathis (2025-03-29). "UFC Mexico City: Edgar Chairez Makes Quick Work of C.J. Vergara". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  14. ^ a b Hiergesell, Dan (2025-03-29). "Bonuses! Manuel Torres goes 'El Loco,' banks $50K for co-main event knockout - UFC Mexico City". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
  15. ^ Arrieta, Oscar (2025-07-23). "¡De regreso! Édgar Cháirez enfrentará a Alessandro Costa en Noche UFC". lineadirectaportal.com. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  16. ^ Domínguez, Mario (2025-07-29). "Edgar Chairez se perderá la Noche de UFC por lesión en el pie". Récord. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  17. ^ Bruno, Gaspar (2025-12-02). "UFC México! Felipe Bunes enfrenta Edgar Chairez em fevereiro de 2026". agfight.com. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  18. ^ Robledo, Ginna (2025-03-26). "América es la inspiración de Edgar Chairez; el peleador de UFC promete campeonatos". Marca. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
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