Prediction: Edgar Chairez via Decision
Vergara is skilled at pressing forward, getting inside his opponent’s striking range, and exiting exchanges efficiently. However, against Chairez, his exits won’t be fast enough to escape cleanly, and that will be a major problem.
Chairez’s length is the key factor here. Vergara thrives when he can close distance, but against a precise and offensively sound striker like Chairez, he’s going to struggle to avoid damage. Chairez is sharp with his shot selection, and his reach advantage will allow him to land consistently as Vergara enters and exits. Unlike past opponents who have allowed Vergara to dictate the pace, Chairez will be able to snipe him with counters and keep him at the end of his shots.
Another key factor is the shift in Vergara’s fighting style. He used to apply relentless pressure with high volume, forcing his opponents into uncomfortable situations where they couldn’t get their rhythm. But he has since abandoned that approach in favor of a more methodical, calculated game plan. While this might work against fighters who struggle with pace and pressure, it’s a disadvantage against someone like Chairez, who thrives when given the time and space to operate.
With Chairez’s superior reach, accuracy, and ability to dictate the striking exchanges, Vergara is going to have a hard time closing distance effectively without getting punished. The longer the fight stays at range, the more Chairez will be able to control the action and land clean shots, making him the rightful side in this matchup.