About Ernest Chavez
Born 1987. Ernest Chavez is an American mixed martial arts fighter.
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.
Ultimate Fighting Championship Chavez made his promotional debut on February 22, 2014, at UFC 170 where he faced fellow newcomer Yosdenis Cedeno. Chavez defeated Cedeno in a back and forth fight via split decision.
Chavez faced Elias Silvério on May 31, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale. Chavez suffered the first loss of his career, as Silvério finished Chavez via submission in the third round.
Chavez was expected to drop down to featherweight and face Mirsad Bektic on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 49. However, Chavez was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Max Holloway.
Chavez faced Zubaira Tukhugov on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 53. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.
Mixed martial arts record Win
Adam Townsend Decision (split) RFA 33: Townsend vs. Chavez
Costa Mesa, California, United States Win
Justin Buchholz TKO (punches) TWC 23 - Halloween Havoc 5
Porterville, California, United States Loss
Zubaira Tukhugov TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story
Stockholm, Sweden Loss
Elias Silvério Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado
São Paulo, Brazil Win
Yosdenis Cedeno Decision (split) UFC 170
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win
Jorge Valdez TKO (punches) BAMMA USA - Badbeat 9
|Commerce, California, United States Win
Tom Gloudeman KO (punches) BAMMA USA - Badbeat 8
Commerce, California, United States Win
Josh Smith Decision (unanimous) FCOC - Fight Club OC
Costa Mesa, California, United States Win
Stephen Martinez Decision (split) LBFN 13 - Long Beach Fight Night 13
Long Beach, California, United States Win
Xavier Stokes TKO (punches) Fight Club OC - Night at the Fights
Irvine, California, United States Win
Brandon Jinnies TKO (punches) BITB - Battle in the Ballroom
Irvine, California, United States Win
Dionisio Ramirez Decision (unanimous) Apocalypse Fights 4 - War
Coachella, California, United States
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ernest Chavez?
American mixed martial artist
When was Ernest Chavez born?
Ernest Chavez was born on 23 June 1987 in Brawley.
What is Ernest Chavez's occupation?
Ernest Chavez is a mixed martial arts fighter.
What nationality is Ernest Chavez?
Ernest Chavez is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ernest Chavez (fighter)
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