Ernest Chavez (fighter)

Ernest Chavez
Born (1987-06-23) June 23, 1987
Brawley, California, United States
Other names EJ
Residence Orange County, California
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach 75.0 in (191 cm)
Fighting out of Orange County, California
Team Total MMA Studios
Years active 2009-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 12
Wins 10
By knockout 5
By submission 0
By decision 5
Losses 2
By knockout 1
By submission 1
By decision 0
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ernest Chavez (born June 23, 1987) 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.[2]

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.[3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Chavez made his promotional debut on February 22, 2014, at UFC 170 where he faced fellow newcomer Yosdenis Cedeno.[4] Chavez defeated Cedeno in a back and forth fight via split decision.[5]

Chavez faced Elias Silvério on May 31, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale.[6] Chavez suffered the first loss of his career, as Silvério finished Chavez via submission in the third round.[7]

Chavez was expected to drop down to featherweight and face Mirsad Bektic on August 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 49.[8] However, Chavez was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Max Holloway.[9]

Chavez faced Zubaira Tukhugov on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 53.[10] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.[11]

Mixed martial arts record

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. ↑ "Ernest-Chavez - Official UFC Fighter Profile". ufc.com. February 22, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Ernest Chavez UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  3. ↑ Zane Simon (2014-02-07). "UFC signs lightweight Ernest Chavez". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-02-07.
  4. ↑ Jason Floyd (2014-02-07). "Ernest Chavez vs. Yosdenis Cedeno official for UFC 170". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-02-07.
  5. ↑ Brian Martin (2014-02-22). "UFC 170: Ernest Chavez earns split-decsion win over Yosdenis Cedeno in UFC 170 opener". dailynews.com. Retrieved 2014-02-22.
  6. ↑ Matt Erickson (2014-03-26). "Ernest Chavez vs. Elias Silverio added to UFC Fight Night 42 in Brazil". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-03-26.
  7. ↑ Matt Erickson (2014-05-31). "TUF Brazil 3 Finale results, photos: Elias Silverio taps out tough Ernest Chavez". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-31.
  8. ↑ Sean Ross Sapp (2014-06-22). "Ernest Chavez vs. Mirsad Bektic on for UFC Fight Night 49". fansided.com. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ Staff (2014-07-26). "Ernest Chavez vs. Zubaira Tukhugov added to UFC Fight Night 53 in Sweden". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-07-26.
  11. ↑ Staff. "WFC 13 card, featuring Ernest Chavez". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-12-31.

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