Chairez has been a vital addition to the division after a good showing in his Dana White’s Contender Series loss a couple of seasons back. “Puro Chicali” has gone 2-2 with one no contest, earning stoppage wins over Daniel Lacerda and CJ Vergara, the latter of which came in Mexico City last year, while his setbacks have come against title contender Tatsuro Taira (on short notice) and champion Joshua Van.
The 36-year-old Bunes makes his fourth appearance inside the Octagon here, looking to maintain his pattern of alternating results. After losing to Van in his promotional debut, “Felipinho” earned a quick submission win over Jose Johnson before pushing unbeaten compatriot Rafael Estevam to his limits last summer.
This profiles as a sneaky barnburner in the 125-pound ranks as both men bring aggressiveness and keen finishing instinct to the table. With the division in full focus this weekend, don’t be surprised if they aim to show out on Saturday night.
Daniel Zellhuber vs King Green
All-action DWCS grad Daniel Zellhuber returns to Mexico City in search of the biggest win of his career when he takes on tenured lightweight veteran King Green.
Zellhuber has gone 3-3 in the UFC since earning his contract in the fall of 2021 with a win that pushed his record to 12-0 overall. He’s been involved in one instant classic and a couple of additional close, competitive battles, which makes now the ideal time for the 26-year-old talent to start putting everything together and make a little run in the 155-pound weight class.