John Cholish
Loss
Submission (R2 · 2:34)UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold
- Pro record 8-3-0
- UFC record 1-2-0
- Outside the UFC 7-1-0
- 2 UFC losses in a row
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 3 bouts · through 2013-05-18
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
3 UFC bouts · 97 division peers
Data through 2013-05-18
1 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2012-05-05
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is John Cholish's professional MMA record?
John Cholish has a professional MMA record of 8-3-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is John Cholish's UFC record?
John Cholish's UFC record is 1-2-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 7-1-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does John Cholish fight next?
John Cholish does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is John Cholish?
John Cholish is 42 years old, born December 17, 1983.
How tall is John Cholish?
John Cholish stands 180 cm (5'11") tall, with a 188 cm (74") reach.
Where is John Cholish from?
John Cholish is from United States.
When was John Cholish's last fight?
John Cholish last fought on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold, losing to Gleison Tibau by submission in round 2.
What were the scorecards for John Cholish vs Danny Castillo?
John Cholish lost to Danny Castillo by unanimous decision at UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller on May 5, 2012. All three judges (Jeff Blatnick, Michael Depasquale, Dave Tirelli) scored the fight 30-27 in Danny Castillo's favor.
John Cholish scouting report
John Cholish (United States), a lightweight, went 8-3 as a pro and 1-2 in the UFC (7-1 outside it). He debuted at UFC 140: Jones vs Machida on December 10, 2011; his only UFC win came by KO/TKO; he lost his last two UFC bouts. His reach of 74 inches is 2.4 inches longer than the lightweight average (71.6 inches). Last fight: submission loss to Gleison Tibau, then 11-7 in the UFC, on May 18, 2013 (UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
John Cholish vs the lightweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 3 UFC bouts (32:10 of fight time).
| Stat | Cholish | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 2.993 in 32:10 | 4.4 | 10 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 49%93 of 190 landed | 47.5% | 56 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.890 in 32:10 | 4.3 | 11 |
| Significant strike defense | 73%244 of 334 avoided | 52.7% | 100 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.92 in 32:10 | 1.6 | 32 |
| Takedown accuracy | 15.4%2 of 13 landed | 36.1% | 11 |
| Takedown defense | 70%7 of 10 stopped | 63.9% | 61 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 00 in 32:10 | 0.5 | 14 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 32:10 | 0.4 | 9 |
| Control time | 12%3:51 of 32:10 | 19.4% | 31 |
| Average fight time | 10:433 bouts | 10:20 | 51 |
| Height | 180 cm71″ | 178 cm70″ | |
| Reach | 188 cm74″ | 182 cm71.6″ |
- Division average and percentile: 97 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Pro record now: 33-14-0UFC record entering: 11-7-0SUBR2 2:34UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdMay 18, 2013Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 17-10-0UFC record entering: 3-1-0DECUFC on FOX: Diaz vs MillerMay 5, 2012Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 11-5-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR2 4:36UFC 140: Jones vs MachidaDec 10, 2011Result & stats