Whoops! Veteran Flyweight unknowingly admits he violated UFC’s strict betting rules, had friend bet on him to win (and proceeded to lose $7,000)

A resurfaced interview shows UFC flyweight Edgar Chairez admitting he placed bets on his February 28, 2026, fight against Felipe Bunes. Chairez revealed he asked a friend to place a parlay wager on him to win by finish at UFC Mexico City. Although Chairez won via split decision, he lost approximately 145,000 Mexican pesos, or roughly $7,000, because the bout reached the judges' scorecards.

Chairez's admission violates the UFC Athlete Conduct Policy, which was amended in October 2022 to strictly prohibit fighters from wagering directly or through third parties on any UFC bout. The promotion has enforced stringent rules against gambling following past scandals, meaning Chairez could face disciplinary action or regulatory penalties despite believing using a friend's account avoided policy violations.