Hablemos MMA<\/a> in Spanish. “I’m simply preparing some old Dragon Ball tricks, and let’s see how things play out. I have (12) finishes. I think (nine) of those have been in the first round, so let’s keep searching for those and keep scoring them.<\/p>\n“I’m a finisher. A lot of people talk about statistics, and I feel unappreciated because nobody takes a look at my stats. But in my mind, I’m incredible. I’m the strongest man in the world. I just need to show it. I know something big is coming this year, and this year will be big for me, so let’s see what next level things come my way.”<\/p>\n
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Chairez is set to make his first walk to the octagon in 2026 at UFC Fight Night 268 on Feb. 28 in Mexico City. He takes on Felipe Bunes in a flyweight macthup. Not only is Chairez one to stop fights, but he also thinks this bout lends itself for something special.<\/p>\n
“He’s the perfect opponent,” Chairez said. “He’s a jiu-jitsu guy who doesn’t wrestle. He likes to throw down and exchange. I’m preparing for a good fight and to get a finish in front of my people \u2013 where I’ve won two fights. I’m aiming for the third. I see a lot of people getting ranked with just a couple of fights, and I have four first-round finishes (I count the no contest).<\/p>\n
“If I don’t get in the rankings, hopefully I get someone ranked. I already fought the champion. But if that doesn’t come as well, whatever, I get paid the same either way and I just have to continue fighting and building my highlights for YouTube.”<\/p>\n
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