Bunes Released After 1-3 UFC Record Ends

Felipe Bunes was removed from the UFC roster on March 2, 2026, following his split decision loss to Edgar Chairez at UFC Mexico City on February 28. The former LFA flyweight champion finished his UFC tenure with a 1-3 promotional record and 14-9 overall record. Bunes joined the promotion in 2024 with high expectations but faced immediate setbacks, including a pre-fight drug test failure that canceled his debut. He recorded one victory—a first-round armbar over Jose Johnson—before consecutive decision losses to Rafael Estevam and Chairez ended his time with the organization.