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Ernest Chavez
Fighter

Ernest Chavez

"EJ"
10-2-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
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CAREER SUMMARY

Ernest Chavez holds a professional MMA record of 10-2-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 12 bouts on record. Ernest Chavez has won 10 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Ernest Chavez lands 2.79 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 0.89 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 4, 2014. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'8"173 cm
Weight
145 lbs66 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1983-06-27
Age
43
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Brawley, United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 10-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.79per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.89per min
59% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.89per 15 min
33% success
Takedowns stuffed50%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Ernest Chavez earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Adam Townsend
    RFA 33: Townsend vs. Chavez· Dec 11, 2015· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 14-3
    SD
  2. WIN
    vs Justin Buchholz
    TWC 23: Halloween Havoc 5· Oct 30, 2015· 8-2 vs 15-9
    TKO
    R1 · 3:22
  3. LOSS
    vs Zubaira Tukhugov
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs MacDonald· Oct 4, 2014· Featherweight· 8-1 vs 16-3
    TKO
    R1 · 4:21
  4. LOSS
    vs Elias Silverio
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Munoz vs Mousasi· May 31, 2014· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 10-0
    SUB
    R3 · 4:21
  5. WIN
    vs Yosdenis Cedeno
    UFCUFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· Feb 22, 2014· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 9-2
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Jorge Valdez×1Title bout · Title win #1
    BAMMA Badbeat 9· May 31, 2013· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 2-1
    TKO
    R3 · 4:00
  7. WIN
    vs Tom Gloudeman
    BAMMA Badbeat 8· Mar 15, 2013· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 6-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:21
  8. WIN
    vs Josh Smith
    Fight Club OC· Oct 4, 2012· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 8-5
    UD
  9. WIN
    vs Stephen Martinez
    Long Beach Fight Night· Nov 20, 2011· 3-0 vs 4-1
    DEC
  10. WIN
    vs Xavier Stokes
    California Regional· May 19, 2011· 2-0 vs 2-1
    TKO
  11. WIN
    vs Brandon Jinnies
    Battle in the Ballroom· Aug 5, 2010· 1-0 vs 3-13
    TKO
  12. WIN
    vs Dionisio Ramirez
    California Regional· Jun 13, 2009· 0-0 vs 1-0
    DEC

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1674▲11
Peak
1700Feb 22, 2014
Rated fights
12
150016001700201020112012201320142015Jun 13, 2009 · 1528Aug 5, 2010 · 1545May 19, 2011 · 1580Nov 20, 2011 · 1609Oct 4, 2012 · 1633Mar 15, 2013 · 1672May 31, 2013 · 1689Feb 22, 2014 · 1700May 31, 2014 · 1671Oct 4, 2014 · 1641Oct 30, 2015 · 1663Dec 11, 2015 · 16741674

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ernest Chavez fight next?

Ernest Chavez has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ernest Chavez's record?

Ernest Chavez's professional MMA record is 10-2-0.

Who is Ernest Chavez fighting next?

Ernest Chavez's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ernest Chavez fight last?

Ernest Chavez most recently fought Zubaira Tukhugov at UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs MacDonald on Saturday, October 4, 2014, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Ernest Chavez fight in?

Ernest Chavez fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Ernest Chavez have?

Ernest Chavez has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Ernest Chavez?

Ernest Chavez is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Ernest Chavez weigh?

Ernest Chavez weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Ernest Chavez's reach?

Ernest Chavez has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Ernest Chavez?

Ernest Chavez is 43 years old (born Jun 27, 1983).

Where is Ernest Chavez from?

Ernest Chavez is from United States.