Ernest Chavez (fighter)

Ernest Chavez
Born (1983-06-27) June 27, 1983 (age 41)
Brawley, California, United States
NicknameEJ
ResidenceOrange County, California
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Fighting out ofOrange County, California
TeamTitan MMA
Years active2009–2015
Mixed martial arts record
Total12
Wins10
By knockout5
By submission0
By decision5
Losses2
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ernest Chavez (born June 27, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist, who formerly competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

College

Chavez attended California State University, San Bernardino and earned an associate degree's.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

A professional since 2009, Chavez began his career competing for several regional promotions in his native Southern California, where he compiled an undefeated record before signing with the UFC in early 2014.[2]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Chavez made his promotional debut on February 22, 2014, at UFC 170 where he faced fellow newcomer Yosdenis Cedeno.[3] Chavez defeated Cedeno in a back and forth fight via split decision.[4]

Chavez faced Elias Silvério on May 31, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale.[5] Chavez suffered the first loss of his career, as Silvério finished Chavez via submission in the third round.[6]

Chavez was expected to drop down to featherweight and face Mirsad Bektic on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 49.[7] However, Chavez was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Max Holloway.[8]

Chavez faced Zubaira Tukhugov on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 53.[9] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.[10]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
12 matches 10 wins 2 losses
By knockout 5 1
By submission 0 1
By decision 5 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 10–2 Adam Townsend Decision (split) RFA 33: Townsend vs. Chavez December 11, 2015 3 5:00 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Win 9–2 Justin Buchholz TKO (punches) TWC 23 - Halloween Havoc 5 October 30, 2015 1 3:22 Porterville, California, United States
Loss 8–2 Zubaira Tukhugov TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story October 4, 2014 1 4:21 Stockholm, Sweden Featherweight debut.
Loss 8–1 Elias Silvério Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado May 31, 2014 3 4:21 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 8–0 Yosdenis Cedeno Decision (split) UFC 170 February 22, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 7–0 Jorge Valdez TKO (punches) BAMMA USA - Badbeat 9 May 31, 2013 3 4:00 Commerce, California, United States
Win 6–0 Tom Gloudeman KO (punches) BAMMA USA - Badbeat 8 March 15, 2013 1 1:21 Commerce, California, United States
Win 5–0 Josh Smith Decision (unanimous) FCOC - Fight Club OC October 4, 2012 3 5:00 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Win 4–0 Stephen Martinez Decision (split) LBFN 13 - Long Beach Fight Night 13 November 20, 2011 3 5:00 Long Beach, California, United States
Win 3–0 Xavier Stokes TKO (punches) Fight Club OC - Night at the Fights May 19, 2011 1 2:43 Irvine, California, United States
Win 2–0 Brandon Jinnies TKO (punches) BITB - Battle in the Ballroom August 5, 2010 1 0:44 Irvine, California, United States
Win 1–0 Dionisio Ramirez Decision (unanimous) Apocalypse Fights 4 - War June 13, 2009 3 5:00 Coachella, California, United States

References

  1. ^ a b "Ernest-Chavez - Official UFC Fighter Profile". ufc.com. February 22, 2014.
  2. ^ Zane Simon (2014-02-07). "UFC signs lightweight Ernest Chavez". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-02-07.
  3. ^ Jason Floyd (2014-02-07). "Ernest Chavez vs. Yosdenis Cedeno official for UFC 170". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-02-07.
  4. ^ Brian Martin (2014-02-22). "UFC 170: Ernest Chavez earns split-decision win over Yosdenis Cedeno in UFC 170 opener". dailynews.com. Retrieved 2014-02-22.
  5. ^ Matt Erickson (2014-03-26). "Ernest Chavez vs. Elias Silverio added to UFC Fight Night 42 in Brazil". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-03-26.
  6. ^ Matt Erickson (2014-05-31). "TUF Brazil 3 Finale results, photos: Elias Silverio taps out tough Ernest Chavez". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-31.
  7. ^ Sean Ross Sapp (2014-06-22). "Ernest Chavez vs. Mirsad Bektic on for UFC Fight Night 49". fansided.com. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
  8. ^ Andrew Ravens (2014-07-11). "Max Holloway steps in for Ernest Chavez & will fight Mirsad Bektic at UFC Fight Night 49". mmafrenzy.com. Retrieved 2014-07-11.
  9. ^ "Ernest Chavez vs. Zubaira Tukhugov added to UFC Fight Night 53 in Sweden". mmajunkie.com. 2014-07-26. Retrieved 2014-07-26.
  10. ^ "WFC 13 card, featuring Ernest Chavez". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-12-31.