Edgar Chairez is aware of a rematch with Tatsuro Taira just isn’t inside quick attain. Nonetheless, he’s assured he’ll finally work himself right into a place the place a second meet with the Japanese contender is smart.
Chairez (11-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC) misplaced a unanimous choice to Taira (16-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in July 2023. It was a struggle he took with lower than two weeks’ discover. The outcome left a foul style in Chairez’s mouth, as he felt he had all of the instruments to get his hand raised, simply not the time to sharpen them.
“It’s all phrases, however all say it and have it’s on the document right here,” Chairez advised MMA Junkie in Spanish. “You’ll see how shortly I can end somebody (Taira) within the prime 5 of the world. I’ll make it look straightforward, so I could make it clear that I’m worthy of a title shot.
“If I’m being trustworthy, Taira wasn’t a tough struggle for me. I simply had cardio difficulties, and I’m only a bit annoyed as a result of I wasn’t absolutely ready. I didn’t have the cardio to stand up and maintain hitting him. However anyway, all that frustration I’ve taken it out on my most up-to-date fights. Proper now, I’m ready, and also you guys will see the day on the Sphere.”
Chairez returns to the cage on Sept. 14, as he takes on Peru’s Kevin Borjas at UFC 306 in Las Vegas. He’s decided to place away Borjas and make an enormous assertion so he can get matched up with somebody within the rankings and finally get nearer to a possible rematch with Taira.
“Individuals neglect I debuted towards No. 5 on this planet, and I put it on him,” Chairez mentioned. “That’s what I’m pushing for and that’s why I’m hoping to get, possibly not him, however a prime 15. Then after that, it’s lots simpler to ask for a prime 7 or 6. I simply want to remain on the right track, maintain working onerous, and keep targeted.
“For that struggle (towards Taira), I didn’t even put together. Simply with my expertise I used to be capable of do lots. Proper now, Taira will struggle towards No. 1, Brandon Royval, and I’m certain if he wins he’ll struggle for the title. … I believe if I end Kevin Borjas in spectacular style, I’ll get an excellent title for the tip of the 12 months or possibly even for UFC Mexico as a result of I’ve heard that in February they return to Mexico.”
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