Edgar Chairez aims for rematch with UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Edgar Chairez spoke to the media following his victory over Bruno Silva at UFC Fight Night 278 on June 6, 2026. Chairez submitted Silva in the first round and earned a Performance of the Night bonus. With this win, Chairez extends his winning streak to three after previously losing to current champion Joshua Van in September 2024. He expressed confidence that a rematch would yield a different outcome, emphasizing his improvement since their last encounter.
- •Chairez submits Silva with a rear-naked choke in the first round.
- •Chairez has three consecutive wins following a loss to Van.
- •Joshua Van is the current UFC flyweight champion.
- •Chairez believes a rematch with Van will be different.
- •The fight took place at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Edgar Chairez: Rematch with UFC flyweight champ Van will be different
"Edgar Chairez has three straight wins after he lost to current flyweight champ Joshua Van. He's thinking it's a great time for a rematch.
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