Edgar Chairez vs. Kevin Borjas – Fight Preview & Analysis

Edgar Chairez vs. Kevin Borjas fight preview

UFC Fight Night: Riyadh Season Noche UFC is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Edgar “Puro Chicali” Chairez will take on Kevin “El Gallo Negro” Borjas in the Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Chairez brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 71″ reach. In contrast, Borjas, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 68″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 48% striking accuracy, Chairez has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.69 per minute. On the other hand, Borjas boasts a 40% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.92 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Edgar Chairez vs. Kevin Borjas matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 28-year-old, Edgar Chairez is coming in with a 11-5-0 (1 NC) record. Chairez will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Daniel Lacerda at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 in February.

Borjas, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Edgar Chairez on February 24, 2024, at UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg and holds a 9-3-0 record.

Edgar Chairez vs. Kevin Borjas
28
Age
26
5′ 7″
Height
5′ 5″
125 lbs.
Weight
125 lbs.
71″
Reach
68″
11-5-0 (1 NC)
Record
9-3-0
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox

Edgar Chairez has a orthodox fighting stance with an 71″ reach. The 26-year-old Kevin Borjas is an orthodox fighter with a 68″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Edgar Chairez stats

→ Chairez’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Chairez lands 2.69 significant strikes per minute.
→ Chairez’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Chairez’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Chairez’s takedown defense is 41%.

Chairez comes in with 48% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.69 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Borjas fires at 40% accuracy, landing about 4.92 significant strikes per minute. Edgar Chairez also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Borjas’s 0 takedowns and 61% takedown accuracy.

Kevin Borjas stats

→ Borjas’s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ Borjas lands 4.92 significant strikes per minute.
→ Borjas’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Borjas’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Borjas’s takedown defense is 61%.

Kevin spent, on average, 12:12 minutes in the Octagon, and Edgar has an average fight time of 9:01 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Edgar or Kevin? Sound off in the comments.

Event Name
UFC Fight Night: Riyadh Season Noche UFC
Date
September 14, 2024
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Matchup
Edgar Chairez vs. Kevin Borjas

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