UFCJohn Cholish Record: 8-3-0
LightweightRecord8-3-0
Age42
DivisionLightweight
MMA Elo1636
Last fight2013.05.18
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John Cholish has a 8-3-0 professional record and is 42 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
John Cholish career snapshot
Elo · Professional MMAMMA Elo
1636Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Career-high 1684 Elo after defeating Mitch Clarke (2011-12-10)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Lightweight
John Cholish quick answers
What is John Cholish's record?
John Cholish's professional MMA record is 8-3-0.
How old is John Cholish?
John Cholish is 42 years old.
What weight class is John Cholish?
John Cholish fights at Lightweight in UFC.
What gym does John Cholish represent?
John Cholish is associated with Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Combat Edge publishes a gym average once at least 3 active fighters have Elo.
How tall is John Cholish?
John Cholish is 5'11" tall.
How much does John Cholish weigh?
John Cholish competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 155 lbs.
What is John Cholish's Combat Edge Elo?
John Cholish's professional MMA Elo is 1636, with a peak Elo of 1684.
How strong is John Cholish's recent opposition?
John Cholish's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1565 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was John Cholish's last fight?
John Cholish's latest tracked pro fight was against Gleison Tibau at UFC on FX 8 on 2013.05.18.
What is John Cholish's recent form?
John Cholish's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does John Cholish usually win?
John Cholish's 8 recorded wins include 3 knockouts, 4 submissions, and 1 decisions, with 88% ending before the final bell.
3Wins by knockout
4Wins by submission
1Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
2Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
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John Cholish stats
Record : 8 / 3 / 0Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute
2.65Fighter3.82UFC lightweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
50%Fighter46%UFC lightweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.29Fighter3.91UFC lightweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
73%Fighter53%UFC lightweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.82Fighter1.68UFC lightweight avg
Takedown accuracy
31%Fighter28%UFC lightweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
79%Fighter59%UFC lightweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.36Fighter0.50UFC lightweight avg
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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