Last fight
Vencer
Chairez vs Bunes
Feb. 28, 2026
Estadísticas y récords
3
Wins by Knockout
9
Wins by Submission
10
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Efectividad de golpeo
- Golpes Significativos Conectados
- 132
- Golpes Significativos Intentados
- 286
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Efectividad De Derribo
- Derribos conseguidos
- 2
- Derribos intentados
- 12
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Récord del Atleta
Info
Status
No peleando
Ciudad natal
Natal, Brazil
Estilo de lucha
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Años
36
Alto
67.00
Peso
126.00
Debut del octágono
Jun. 17, 2023
Alcance
69.00
Alcance de la pierna
38.50
- Pro since 2011
- Three wins by KO, nine by submission (6 armbar, flying triangle armbar, reverse triangle armbar, triangle)
- 10 first-round finishes
- Lost to current UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van in his UFC debut in 2024
- Origin of nickname: “It's an endearing way to say Felipe, like ‘little Felipe.’”
UFC Fight Night (2/28/26) Bunes lost a three round split decision to Edgar Chairez
UFC Fight Night (8/2/25) Bunes lost a three round unanimous decision to Rafael Estevam
UFC Fight Night (1/11/25) Bunes submitted Jose Johnson via armbar at 2:04 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (1/13/24) Bunes was stopped by Joshua Van via strikes at 4:31 of the second round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training for MMA in 2010. I was training BJJ and kickboxing but it wasn't challenging me anymore; I wanted something that would demand more from me.
What ranks and titles have you held? I’ve got regional and state titles in BJJ, a Pan-Am title but not from CBJJ. The lack of financial conditions prevented me from participating in the big IBJJF/CBJJ tournaments. I'm a BJJ black belt. And before signing with the UFC, I held the LFA Flyweight title.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Ricardo Arona and Anderson silva. Whenever those guys stepped into action, the whole world would stop. Arona’s aggression and Jiu Jitsu were impeccable Anderson’s skills, I don’t even need to say anything, right?
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? My late father has always been my hero. He made me who I am today.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I believe everyone who competes in MMA has a dream to fight in the UFC. I'm happy to finally be here. It was a long time coming but I never doubted it would happen. I have a lot to show and achieve in this weight class and I'll keep working towards it.
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career? My second fight in the UFC. Even though I fought in Russia and became an LFA Champion, winning a fight inside the UFC Octagon was incredible.
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked at a gas station, taught martial arts classes, drove Uber cars, delivered pizza. Many things.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Several BJJ regional and state titles.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? LFA Flyweight title
Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ 3rd degree black belt
Do you have a cause that you want to use your platform for? The fight against cancer. I lost my father to cancer, and my mother also suffered from it, but today she is doing well.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? Everyone wants money, but that’s a consequence of hard work. What motivates me the most is building a strong legacy so my son Gohan can be proud of me.
Favorite grappling technique: Triangle choke and armbar
Favorite Striking technique: Jab, hook and cross
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: I’ve been single for almost 2 years. I have one son (Gohan) & a Bull Terrier. I don’t really do much outside training. When I’m not training, I’m teaching at my gym. My life is 100% focused on fighting.
