Match Analysis: CJ Vergara vs Edgar Chairez – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
• Time: 8:10 PM UTC
• Location: Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico

Game Overview

Edgar Chairez, with a 11-6 record, faces CJ Vergara, who holds a 12-6-1 record, in a Flyweight bout at UFC on ESPN 64. Both fighters seek to bounce back from recent losses.

Key Factors to Consider

• Edgar Chairez has shown resilience in his fights, recently losing to Joshua Van via unanimous decision. CJ Vergara, with a higher striking rate (5.10 strikes per minute compared to Chairez's 3.45), is coming off a first-round TKO loss to Ramazonbek Temirov.
• There is no head-to-head data between the fighters as they have not previously faced each other.
• No reported injuries for either fighter leading up to the match.
• Fighting in Mexico City could favor Chairez due to the home crowd advantage, but Vergara's past experiences might help him adapt.
• Both fighters are highly motivated to secure a win after recent losses. Chairez aims to leverage his submission skills, while Vergara looks to utilize his higher striking output.

Odds and Predictions

Predicted Outcome

Edgar Chairez is favored to win due to better odds and slightly higher expectations from bookies.

Predicted Score: Given the nature of MMA and the unpredictability of knockouts, the fight is likely to last at least 2 rounds, favoring the Over 2.5.