MMA StatBook

Ernest Chavez

“EJ”

FeatherweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

10Wins
2Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 3: LLW

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Profile

Age
43 (born June 27, 1983)
Born in
Brawley
Height
5' 8"
Weight
145 lbs.
Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
1-2

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • Decision 1

Losses in the UFC2

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Submission 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
2.79 top 75%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.89
Striking accuracy41%Better than 29% of featherweights
Strike defense59%Better than 70% of featherweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.89 top 60%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.0
Takedown accuracy33%Better than 41% of featherweights
Takedown defense50%Better than 28% of featherweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Chavez last fought on October 4, 2014 (Loss vs Zubaira Tukhugov). Chavez has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Ernest Chavez

Ernest Chavez "EJ" is a featherweight mixed martial artist, born in Brawley, United States, on June 27, 1983. Chavez stands 5' 8", has a 70" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Chavez turned professional in 2009, debuting with Apocalypse Fights. A 7-0 record outside the UFC came first. Chavez made a UFC debut at UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann in February 2014 and beat Yosdenis Cedeno by decision. In the UFC, Chavez is 1-2 across 3 fights.

Chavez's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Story in October 2014, where Chavez lost to Zubaira Tukhugov.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Zubaira Tukhugov

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 4:21

    UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Story

    Oct 4, 2014

    12Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Elias Silverio

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R3 4:21

    UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Maldonado

    May 31, 2014

    54Str 0TD 0KD
  3. W

    Yosdenis Cedeno

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann

    Feb 22, 2014

    28Str 2TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Ernest Chavez is 10-2 across 12 professional fights in 9 promotions, since a pro debut on June 13, 2009 (Apocalypse Fights). 9 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins10

  • KO/TKO 5
  • Decision 5

Pro losses2

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Submission 1
Finish rate
50% of wins
Longest win streak
8
Current streak
2 wins

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC1-22014
BAMMA USA2-02013
Apocalypse Fights1-02009
BITB1-02010
FCOC1-02012
Fight Club OC1-02011
LBFN1-02011
RFA1-02015
TWC1-02015

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
W Adam Townsend Decision (split), R3 RFA 33: Townsend vs. Chavez Dec 11, 2015
W Justin Buchholz TKO (punches), R1 TWC 23 - Halloween Havoc 5 Oct 30, 2015
L Zubaira Tukhugov TKO (punches), R1 UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story Oct 4, 2014
L Elias Silvério Submission (rear-naked choke), R3 The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado May 31, 2014
W Yosdenis Cedeno Decision (split), R3 UFC 170 Feb 22, 2014
W Jorge Valdez TKO (punches), R3 BAMMA USA - Badbeat 9 May 31, 2013
W Tom Gloudeman KO (punches), R1 BAMMA USA - Badbeat 8 Mar 15, 2013
W Josh Smith Decision (unanimous), R3 FCOC - Fight Club OC Oct 4, 2012
W Stephen Martinez Decision (split), R3 LBFN 13 - Long Beach Fight Night 13 Nov 20, 2011
W Xavier Stokes TKO (punches), R1 Fight Club OC - Night at the Fights May 19, 2011
W Brandon Jinnies TKO (punches), R1 BITB - Battle in the Ballroom Aug 5, 2010
W Dionisio Ramirez Decision (unanimous), R3 Apocalypse Fights 4 - War Jun 13, 2009

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Ernest Chavez's record?

Ernest Chavez's professional MMA record is 10 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Ernest Chavez?

Ernest Chavez is 43 years old, born on June 27, 1983.

How tall is Ernest Chavez and what is their reach?

Ernest Chavez stands 5' 8" with a 70" reach.

Who did Ernest Chavez fight last?

Ernest Chavez lost to Zubaira Tukhugov by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Story on Oct 4, 2014.