Edgar Chairez Aims to Establish UFC Ranking: 'I'm Among the Best' Edgar Chairez, the Mexican flyweight fighter, has faced two losses in his UFC debut against current champion Joshua Van and recent title challenger Tatsuro Taira. Despite the outcomes, Chairez has maintained confidence, citing his performances as evidence of his ability to compete against top-tier opponents. Since those defeats, he has secured a two-fight winning streak, defeating C.J. Vergara and Felipe Bunes. Chairez is set to face ranked UFC flyweight veteran Bruno Silva at UFC Fight Night 278, a bout he believes could impact his standing in the rankings. "I'm fighting No. 15, so if I beat him, I'm taking his place," he stated in Spanish. "And if I don't take No. 15, I think I'll still be among the best 10 in the world." Chairez emphasized that his early losses to Van and Taira were not setbacks but rather proof of his ability to challenge the division's elite. "What do you want me to say? That I fought nobody? Obviously I've been fighting the best," he added. Chairez acknowledged that his UFC career has not progressed as he initially hoped, with limited fight activity compared to his expectations. He fought twice in 2024 and once in 2025, and hopes for a more active 2026. "I need to make up for last year," he said. "Last year, I was left without fighting, so this time around I hope to fight three or four times." He expressed optimism about potential opportunities, including appearances at major events like International Fight Week and Noche UFC, while stressing the importance of staying prepared. "I just have to stay ready because this year I said I wanted to be active, and that's how it's got to be done," he noted.#joshua_van #edgar_chairez #tatsuro_taira #bruno_silva #ufc_fight_night_278
