Ernest Chavez (fighter)
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Ernest Chavez (born June 27, 1983) is an American
mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact fighting sport based on striking and grappling; incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world. In the early 20th century, various inter-stylistic contests took place t ...
, who formerly competed in the
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division of the
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.


College

Chavez attended
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and earned an associate degree's.


Mixed martial arts career


Early career

A professional since 2009, Chavez began his career competing for several regional promotions in his native
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, where he compiled an undefeated record before signing with the
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in early 2014.


Ultimate Fighting Championship

Chavez made his promotional debut on February 22, 2014, at
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where he faced fellow newcomer Yosdenis Cedeno. Chavez defeated Cedeno in a back and forth fight via split decision. Chavez faced
Elias Silvério Elias José Silvério de Oliveira (born September 22, 1986) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of Absolute Championship Akhmat. A professional since 2011, he has formerly competed for the UFC and ...
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
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on August 23, 2014, at
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. However, Chavez was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by
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. Chavez faced
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on October 4, 2014, at
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. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.


Mixed martial arts record

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Chavez, Ernest 1983 births Living people American male mixed martial artists Lightweight mixed martial artists Featherweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists from California Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters