Edgar Chairez delivered an impressive performance at UFC Vegas 118, controlling Bruno Silva throughout their contest. The victory demonstrated that Chairez had a clear answer for everything Silva brought to the fight.
Edgar Chairez turned in a commanding performance at UFC Vegas 118 on June 6, 2026, systematically outworking Bruno Silva across their flyweight contest and leaving little doubt about who controlled the fight from start to finish.
Chairez, nicknamed "Puro Chicali," improved his professional record to 13-6 with the win. The 30-year-old Mexican fighter, who trains out of Entram Gym, stands five-foot-seven with a 71-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance. He averages 3.65 significant strikes per minute and generates 1.3 submission attempts per 15 minutes, a combination of offensive tools that gave Silva problems throughout the bout.
Silva, nicknamed "Blindado," entered the fight ranked 12th in the flyweight division and carrying a 23-13 record. The 36-year-old orthodox fighter is a physically imposing flyweight at six feet tall with a 74-inch reach — notable size advantages at the weight class. He lands 3.86 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy and had averaged 0.77 takedowns per 15 minutes heading into the contest. None of those attributes proved sufficient against a Chairez who, according to those at ringside, appeared to have a prepared response for every offensive sequence Silva initiated.
Why it matters
- Chairez's win pushes him deeper into flyweight contention and makes a strong case for a top-15 ranking.
- Silva, already ranked 12th, faces pressure to rebound after being controlled for the duration of the fight.
- The stylistic contrast — Chairez's submission threat against Silva's striking volume — added layers to a matchup that Chairez navigated effectively throughout.
