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Ernest Chavez (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.[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

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.

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