LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Ernest Chavez
8-2
Age
—
Height
5'8"
Weight
146 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
11:14
Gym
—
Wins By
4 KO · 0 Sub · 4 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 1
Last 3
LLW
Finish Rate
50%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Brawley, United States
Fight History
LOSS
ZT
vs Zubaira Tukhugov
UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Story· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 4:21
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:21
LOSS
ES
vs Elias Silverio
UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Maldonado· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 4:21
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 4:21
WIN
YC
vs Yosdenis Cedeno
UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· 2014-02-22
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.8/min
Grappling
0.89 TD
Defense
59%
⚖️Ernest adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (59%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (73% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
59%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
38% acc86%
Clinch
72% acc13%
Ground
50% acc1%
Striking Differential-1.10/min
2.79 landed/min3.89 absorbed/min
2.79
Landed/Min
3.89
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed94
Sig. Strikes Attempted231
Key Insights
Ernest is a distance-first striker, with 86% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (28%).
Distance-dominant: 86% of output at range with 38% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
50%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
33%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
4
Total
6
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.89
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
6
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
12
Attempted
33%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Lower TD accuracy (33%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
188
2.35
Ratio
Absorbed
80
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.2
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.8
Standing %
80%
R3 vs R1 Output
73%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.35x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (30.2) - maintains relentless pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
0:47
R2 Control
1:38
R3 Control
0:45
R1 to Final
-20%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+17.3pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-18.3pp
Body
+1.1pp
Leg
+17.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
0.0pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights