John Cholish

8-3-0

United StatesLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Gleison Tibau · Submission · May 18, 2013

8-3-0 · 7 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Gleison TibauSUB · R2 2:34

UFCUFC on FX: Belfort vs Rockhold·May 18, 2013

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John Cholish holds a professional MMA record of 8-3-0. Cholish has won 8 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Cholish lands 2.89 significant strikes per minute with 49% accuracy and averages 0.93 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 18, 2013. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Dec 17, 1983
Age: 42
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Gleison Tibau
UFC on FX: Belfort vs Rockhold· May 18, 2013· Lightweight· 8-3 vs 28-9
SUB
R2 · 2:34
LOSS
vs Danny Castillo
UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller· May 5, 2012· Lightweight· 8-2 vs 14-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mitch Clarke
UFC 140: Jones vs Machida· Dec 10, 2011· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 9-1
TKO
R2 · 4:36
WIN
vs Jameel Massouh
CFFC 9 : Beach Brawl· Jun 10, 2011· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 26-9
SUB
R2 · 2:25
WIN
vs Marc Stevens
Strikeforce /M-1 Global: Fedor vs Silva· Feb 12, 2011· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 12-6
SUB
R2 · 3:57
WIN
vs Rich Moskowitz×1Title bout · Title win #1
Ring of Combat 32· Oct 23, 2010· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 10-6
SUB
R3 · 3:05
WIN
vs Hitalo Machado
Universal Combat Championship· May 14, 2010· 4-1 vs 6-4
TKO
WIN
vs Matt Troyer
Universal Combat Championship· Mar 19, 2010· 3-1 vs 2-4
SUB
WIN
vs Benoit Guionnet
Wreck MMA 1· Dec 12, 2009· Catchweight· 2-1 vs 1-2
TKO
R2 · 0:39
WIN
vs Chris Conner
N/A· Dec 13, 2008· 1-1 vs 1-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Jayson Patino
Florida Regional· Sep 29, 2007· 0-1 vs 3-0
SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 8-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.89per min

49% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.80per min

73% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.93per 15 min

15% success

Takedowns stuffed70%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 1-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.89per min

49% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.80per min

73% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.93per 15 min

15% success

Takedowns stuffed70%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1693▼32
Peak: 1753Dec 10, 2011
Rated fights: 11

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Frequently asked questions

When does John Cholish fight next?

John Cholish has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is John Cholish's record?

John Cholish's professional MMA record is 8-3-0.

Who is John Cholish fighting next?

John Cholish's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did John Cholish fight last?

John Cholish most recently fought Gleison Tibau at UFC on FX: Belfort vs Rockhold on Saturday, May 18, 2013, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does John Cholish fight in?

John Cholish fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does John Cholish have?

John Cholish has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is John Cholish?

John Cholish is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does John Cholish weigh?

John Cholish weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is John Cholish's reach?

John Cholish has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is John Cholish?

John Cholish is 42 years old (born Dec 17, 1983).

Where is John Cholish from?

John Cholish is from the United States.

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