Danny Chavez

"The Colombian Warrior"
1-2-1
Record
Age / DOB 39
(Mar 14, 1987)
Height 5' 8"
Weight 145 lbs.
Reach 67.0"
Stance Orthodox
Career Averages
2.86 Sig. Strikes / Min
38.0% Sig. Strike Acc.
3.83 Absorbed / Min
50.0% Strike Defense
1.95 TD Avg / 15 min
60.0% TD Accuracy
87.0% TD Defense
0.0 Sub. / Fight
Win Methods (1)
KO/TKO 0
Submission 0
Decision 1
Loss Methods (2)
KO/TKO 1
Submission 0
Decision 1

Fight History

Result / Opponent
Event & Date
Method/Round
Links
Comments
KO (spinning back elbow) R1 1:12
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ricardo Ramos 1 4 of 14 28% 4 of 14 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:01
Danny Chavez 0 3 of 9 33% 3 of 9 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ricardo Ramos 1 4 of 14 28% 4 of 14 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:01
Danny Chavez 0 3 of 9 33% 3 of 9 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ricardo Ramos 4 of 14 28% 3 of 12 1 of 2 0 of 0 4 of 14 0 of 0 0 of 0
Danny Chavez 3 of 9 33% 2 of 7 0 of 0 1 of 2 3 of 8 0 of 1 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ricardo Ramos 4 of 14 28% 3 of 12 1 of 2 0 of 0 4 of 14 0 of 0 0 of 0
Danny Chavez 3 of 9 33% 2 of 7 0 of 0 1 of 2 3 of 8 0 of 1 0 of 0
Expert Picks (6)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jun 12, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Angelo picks Ricardo Ramos by decision, citing his ability to adjust his game plan based on opponent (striking vs grappler). He notes Ramos' dangerous striking and BJJ, and believes he will win the first two rounds and survive the third. He acknowledges Danny Chavez's toughness and durability.

by decision
"i like ramos here to make adjustments be well prepared his cardio worries me but i think he locks the first two rounds in and ends up surviving the third round so ricardo knows probably by decision is my pick"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jun 15, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Big Brady picks Ricardo Ramos to win by decision. He notes Ramos is nine years younger, has a five-inch reach advantage, and is improving at a good gym. He believes Chavez is dangerous early with power but fades, and Ramos can mix in takedowns and win a decision if he survives the first round.

decision
"I like ricardo hammos to win i like him to win by decision i think danny chavez is kind of first round knockout or bust here"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jun 15, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Cody picks Ramos, citing his BJJ, reach advantage, and improving striking. He notes Chavez's low volume and lack of finishing ability. He thinks Ramos can win by submission or decision and suggests Ramos by submission at +400.

Ricardo Ramos by submission +400
"ramos by submission is like plus 400"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Jun 16, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Daniel Levi picks Ricardo Ramos, believing the 26-year-old has high potential and will finally put together a complete performance. He notes Ramos has shown flashes of brilliance and has good wins, while Danny Chavez is a finished product at 35. Levi warns about Chavez's calf kicks but thinks Ramos can avoid them and win everywhere else. He is confident Ramos will get the job done.

Ramos -250; expects a coming-out party
"i got ricardo ramos here he's my pick"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jun 15, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Paul likes Ramos' skill set but is wary of the -300 price. He thinks Ramos should win but the line is too high. He agrees with Cody's assessment of Chavez's limitations.

"i like ramos i like the skill set that he brings to the cage the minus 300 price tag here is scaring me a little"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jun 13, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

The MMA Guru picks Ricardo Ramos, citing his youth (26 vs 35), reach advantage, and recent good performances. He believes Ramos has found himself at featherweight and has unorthodox techniques. He worries about Chavez's calf kicks but thinks the range difference will allow Ramos to control engagements. He predicts a 30-27 unanimous decision.

"i'm gonna go with ricardo ramos over danny chavez much rangier i think he's got what now a five inch reach advantage over danny chavez"
Draw (majority) (29–27, 28–28, 28–28) R3 5:00
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Kai Kamaka III 0 41 of 110 37% 53 of 122 1 of 5 20% 0 0 0:35
Danny Chavez 0 48 of 77 62% 80 of 114 0 of 3 0% 0 0 3:33
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Kai Kamaka III 0 9 of 31 29% 9 of 31 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:06
Danny Chavez 0 14 of 19 73% 14 of 19 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
2 Kai Kamaka III 0 15 of 47 31% 15 of 47 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Danny Chavez 0 22 of 39 56% 22 of 39 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:06
3 Kai Kamaka III 0 17 of 32 53% 29 of 44 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:29
Danny Chavez 0 12 of 19 63% 44 of 56 0 of 2 0% 0 0 3:27
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Kai Kamaka III 41 of 110 37% 25 of 81 7 of 14 9 of 15 28 of 91 10 of 16 3 of 3
Danny Chavez 48 of 77 62% 9 of 28 15 of 20 24 of 29 42 of 68 6 of 9 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Kai Kamaka III 9 of 31 29% 2 of 18 3 of 6 4 of 7 9 of 31 0 of 0 0 of 0
Danny Chavez 14 of 19 73% 3 of 7 3 of 3 8 of 9 14 of 19 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Kai Kamaka III 15 of 47 31% 9 of 35 2 of 5 4 of 7 14 of 45 1 of 2 0 of 0
Danny Chavez 22 of 39 56% 3 of 13 6 of 9 13 of 17 21 of 36 1 of 3 0 of 0
3 Kai Kamaka III 17 of 32 53% 14 of 28 2 of 3 1 of 1 5 of 15 9 of 14 3 of 3
Danny Chavez 12 of 19 63% 3 of 8 6 of 8 3 of 3 7 of 13 5 of 6 0 of 0
Expert Picks (6)
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Jul 27, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Kai Kamaka III

Big Brady picks Kai Kamaka III in what he calls the toughest fight to call on the card. He favors Kamaka's youth and higher volume, noting that Chavez is low-volume and was exposed by Jared Gordon. However, he acknowledges both fighters have flaws and can be taken down. He predicts a decision win for Kamaka.

"i will take kai tomoka to win by decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Jul 28, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Danny Chavez

Cody leans towards Danny Chavez, citing Kamaka's poor cardio and Chavez's leg kicks and smart game plan. He notes that Kamaka starts strong but fades, and Chavez has shown he can exploit that. Cody believes Chavez can win a decision or even get a finish if Kamaka gasses. He sees value in Chavez at near pick'em odds.

"i'm kind of leaning towards uh the slight underdog upset on danny chavez"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Jul 31, 2021 (fight day)
Kai Kamaka III

Levi thinks Kamaka has a couple of physical advantages and believes he will edge out a close fight. He references Kamaka's controversial loss to TJ Brown as a robbery, suggesting Kamaka deserved the win. Levi acknowledges Chavez's durability and calf kicks but leans with Kamaka to get it done, though he admits the fight could be close and competitive.

"I personally think that kai kamaka is going to edge out this fight"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Jul 30, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Danny Chavez

Chavez trains at MMA Masters and uses calf kicks effectively. Kamaka struggles when opponents push the pace and get their own game going. Chavez should target the calf kick early to slow Kamaka, then mix in striking and takedowns. Kamaka is on short notice, which favors Chavez. Even money is a slight advantage for Chavez.

"I do like Chavez on the spot... if you're getting even money here I give the slight advantage to Chavez"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Jul 28, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Danny Chavez

Paul also picks Danny Chavez, agreeing with Cody's reasoning. He notes that Chavez has a clear path to victory with leg kicks and takedowns, and that Kamaka's cardio is a major liability. Paul is not extremely confident but sees Chavez as the slight favorite in a close fight.

"i definitely see a clear path to victory for danny chavez here so i'm with you"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jul 26, 2021 (5 days before fight)
Danny Chavez

The MMA Guru picks Danny Chavez over Kai Kamaka III, noting that Chavez's main weakness is grappling, but Kamaka is not a grappler. He expects Chavez to chop at Kamaka's lead leg with calf kicks, as Kamaka sits heavy on his lead leg. He predicts Chavez will win by unanimous decision 29-28, with Kamaka possibly winning the first round but fading as the fight goes on.

Chavez by unanimous decision 29-28
"i'm gonna go with danny chavez here... i think danny chavez is going to be able to chop at the calf of kakamaka"
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) R3 5:00
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Jared Gordon 0 82 of 131 62% 138 of 191 2 of 7 28% 0 0 6:07
Danny Chavez 0 39 of 113 34% 42 of 116 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:10
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Jared Gordon 0 36 of 61 59% 36 of 61 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:06
Danny Chavez 0 20 of 49 40% 20 of 49 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Jared Gordon 0 19 of 32 59% 57 of 74 1 of 1 100% 0 0 3:32
Danny Chavez 0 8 of 20 40% 9 of 21 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:10
3 Jared Gordon 0 27 of 38 71% 45 of 56 1 of 6 16% 0 0 2:29
Danny Chavez 0 11 of 44 25% 13 of 46 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Jared Gordon 82 of 131 62% 41 of 89 19 of 20 22 of 22 67 of 110 6 of 8 9 of 13
Danny Chavez 39 of 113 34% 23 of 91 5 of 8 11 of 14 38 of 112 1 of 1 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Jared Gordon 36 of 61 59% 15 of 39 6 of 7 15 of 15 34 of 59 2 of 2 0 of 0
Danny Chavez 20 of 49 40% 13 of 39 2 of 4 5 of 6 20 of 49 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Jared Gordon 19 of 32 59% 13 of 26 4 of 4 2 of 2 11 of 21 0 of 0 8 of 11
Danny Chavez 8 of 20 40% 3 of 15 1 of 1 4 of 4 8 of 20 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Jared Gordon 27 of 38 71% 13 of 24 9 of 9 5 of 5 22 of 30 4 of 6 1 of 2
Danny Chavez 11 of 44 25% 7 of 37 2 of 3 2 of 4 10 of 43 1 of 1 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Jared Gordon (150: Missed Weight) vs. Danny Chavez

Round 1
Capping off the shortened preliminary card due to multiple recent bout scratches is another catchweight contest, this time at 150 pounds. Ahead of his match, Gordon (16-4, 4-3 UFC) missed weight by four pounds before facing Chavez (11-3, 1-0 UFC), but he redeemed himself with a walkout from the band Genesis. The Octagon ranger for this catchweight bout is referee Herb Dean, who sees no touch of gloves take place. Chavez wings a few single shots early, but he is more finding his range than connecting with anything. Gordon blocks a high kick and takes a leg kick, but as soon as the leg kick comes at him, he charges forward to throw strikes. Chavez circles away and sticks Gordon with a right hand, but it does not back “Flash” off one bit. Gordon strings together a trip of punches, absorbs a leg kick and fires off a left hook that glances off the target. “Flash” scores a low kick on his way in, where the two start trading heavy leather. Chavez successfully backs Gordon off with his punches, but only for a moment before Gordon bears down on him again, pressing forward with a clinch that leads to a single knee. Gordon kicks low and gets countered with two punches, and the two are biting down on their gumshields and swinging. As Chavez looks to back his man away, he throws an inside leg kick that claps off the cup and forces a pause in the tense exchange. Gordon cracks a joke while recovering, and needs 45 seconds before he has Dean clap them back in. “Flash” fires off a series of leg kicks, prompting Chavez to give him one back and loop a right hand to the body. Gordon just barely ducks a spinning wheel kick in time, and he puts together several low kicks. As Gordon looks to attack, Chavez kicks his leg out from beneath him, but he cannot capitalize on the position. Instead, Gordon springs back up and goes on the offensive, landing a few punches that make Chavez bounce off the wall. Gordon sticks him with a knee and an overhand right, forcing “The Colombian Warrior” to reset and duck several strikes. Both get off leg kicks, and Gordon rings Chavez’ bell with a left hand before shooting in for a takedown. Chavez stuffs it but absorbs a heavy knee, and a kick to the calf followed by a head kick that strikes his back gives him pause. Gordon sticks and moves, cracking Chavez with a few punches but eating a few of his own as the horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Gordon
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Chavez
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Gordon

Round 2
Chavez begins the round with a leg kick that makes Gordon immediately lift his leg up, and he pushes through it to take the fight down. Gordon hits the ground and bounces back up, where he ties Chavez up against the fencing before they break. “Flash” scores a one-two, and he walks through a low kick and a few punches to target the body. Chavez lands kicks to the body and leg, before scoring a right hand across the bow. Gordon sees a spinning wheel kick coming and once more ducks it, and hurts Chavez with a few punches before shooting in for a takedown. When Chavez stands him up, Gordon ties him up and drags him down. In his foe’s guard, Gordon postures up and lands a few punches before getting pulled down and tied up. A few more punches from Gordon mount, and Chavez tries and fails to sit up and escape, but “Flash” keeps him grounded. When Chavez stuck against the fence, Gordon drills him on the chin with a couple fierce punches. There is nowhere for Chavez’ head to go, as it cannot bounce off the floor as it is trapped on the corner of the fence and the canvas. As Gordon keeps striking, Chavez thinks to tie up the guard but gets elbowed to open it up. Chavez kicks off, but Gordon is instantly on him to keep him planted on his back. Gordon works hammerfists while Chavez aims to earn a referee standup by simply tying Gordon up. Gordon sits up and lands a couple stern punches to make Chavez buck and twist. With seconds left in the round, Gordon passes guard and slashes down a few elbows, but the time elapses before he can get any major damage done.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Gordon
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Gordon
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Gordon

Round 3
Chavez’ first strike is a booming head kick, and Gordon ducks down to avoid it. “The Colombian Warrior” throws kick after kick, to the body and legs, and Gordon ignores them as he pushes the pace. Both men nail one another with leg kicks, and their legs may be compromised and swollen but they do not appear very hampered from them. Two punches from Chavez clip Gordon, and Gordon ducks down for a takedown attempt but gets rebuffed. Chavez goes on the aggression with a few big punches, and Gordon throws right back furiously. Gordon tries to push through into a takedown, and Chavez lets him fall on his face before allowing Gordon to stand up. Chavez lands a few punches, and Gordon interrupts a combination with a jab that snaps Chavez’ head back. There is a wild brawl that sees Gordon get tagged a few times, forcing “Flash” to lift his foe’s leg up and hits a takedown. Comfortable in his adversary’s full guard, Gordon lands occasional strikes while precious seconds tick off the clock for Chavez. “The Colombian Warrior” ties up Gordon with his full guard, only to open it up again when Gordon punches through it. Chavez remains flat on his back as he alternates between closed and open guard, which keeps him safe from most of the damage but also is a bad place for him. Chavez squirms and backs off, where he sits up and gets to a knee. Gordon throws a knee, but pulls it back right before it lands as Chavez is grounded. Gordon backs away, and charges forward to take the fight back down. As Gordon pushes Chavez into the clinch to halt furious offense from his foe, he holds on tight to ride out the fight and likely notch a win. Chavez kicks and flails to break the grip, but Gordon’s body lock control allows him to push Chavez to a knee. Chavez breaks free, springs in with a knee that bounces off Gordon’s face, and tries to throw a few punches only to get tied up to the final bell. We have now reached the scorecards for the first time of the night.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Gordon (30-27 Gordon)
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Gordon (29-28 Gordon)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Gordon (30-27 Gordon)

The Official Result
Jared Gordon def. Danny Chavez via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Expert Picks (1)
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Feb 19, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Jared Gordon

Daniel Levi acknowledges Danny Chavez's impressive debut and explosive calf kicks, but worries about Chavez's pace and whether he can maintain it. He thinks if Jared Gordon can survive the first round without taking fight-changing damage, his pressure and takedowns can wear down Chavez in the later rounds. Levi notes Gordon's experience against top competition and believes he is being disrespected. He picks Gordon to win a gritty decision, but admits he might be wrong and Chavez could knock him out.

"i'mma go with jared gordon to win a very gritty decision here uh down the stretch"
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Danny Chavez 0 43 of 139 30% 59 of 156 0 of 6 0% 0 0 1:03
T.J. Brown 0 49 of 110 44% 52 of 113 4 of 4 100% 0 0 2:05
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Danny Chavez 0 12 of 42 28% 12 of 42 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:02
T.J. Brown 0 17 of 36 47% 17 of 36 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:04
2 Danny Chavez 0 12 of 45 26% 18 of 52 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:10
T.J. Brown 0 20 of 43 46% 23 of 46 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:59
3 Danny Chavez 0 19 of 52 36% 29 of 62 0 of 4 0% 0 0 0:51
T.J. Brown 0 12 of 31 38% 12 of 31 4 of 4 100% 0 0 1:02
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Danny Chavez 43 of 139 30% 25 of 103 12 of 24 6 of 12 38 of 132 5 of 7 0 of 0
T.J. Brown 49 of 110 44% 23 of 81 8 of 9 18 of 20 40 of 97 0 of 0 9 of 13
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Danny Chavez 12 of 42 28% 4 of 29 5 of 9 3 of 4 12 of 42 0 of 0 0 of 0
T.J. Brown 17 of 36 47% 4 of 21 1 of 2 12 of 13 17 of 35 0 of 0 0 of 1
2 Danny Chavez 12 of 45 26% 7 of 33 3 of 5 2 of 7 12 of 45 0 of 0 0 of 0
T.J. Brown 20 of 43 46% 13 of 35 4 of 4 3 of 4 14 of 35 0 of 0 6 of 8
3 Danny Chavez 19 of 52 36% 14 of 41 4 of 10 1 of 1 14 of 45 5 of 7 0 of 0
T.J. Brown 12 of 31 38% 6 of 25 3 of 3 3 of 3 9 of 27 0 of 0 3 of 4
Expert Picks (3)
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 12, 2020 (3 days before fight)
T.J. Brown

Big Brady likes T.J. Brown's wrestling and ground game, expecting him to dominate and possibly get a submission. He notes Brown's chin is a concern but thinks Chavez's ground game is inferior. He would bet if the line gets closer.

first round submission
"i'm going to pick tj brown to win by first round submission"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Aug 14, 2020 (1 day before fight)
Danny Chavez

Daniel Levi picks Danny Chavez by finish. He notes that T.J. Brown has durability issues, often getting knocked out or submitted even when winning. He believes Chavez's black belt is legit and that he can catch Brown. However, he admits he knows little about Chavez beyond a head-kick knockout and a photo with a black belt. He feels Brown is mentally fragile and prone to getting finished.

Chavez by finish; Brown's durability is questionable; Chavez's black belt is legit
"i have a feeling that he is going to get a knockout i feel like tj brown just can't keep it together ... i'll take chavez by finish"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 9, 2020 (6 days before fight)
T.J. Brown

The MMA Guru picks T.J. Brown, citing his dangerous grappling and training with Bryce Mitchell. He expects Chavez to come out overzealous looking for a quick finish, which will allow Brown to secure a takedown and control the fight on the ground.

"tj downtown brown dangerous grappler danny chavez explosive knockout striker ... tj downtown brown is gonna take danny chavez downtown"