John Salter
Last fight: Win vs Aaron Jeffery · Unanimous Decision · Mar 31, 2023
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CAREER SUMMARY
John Salter holds a professional MMA record of 19-6-0. Salter has 26 professional MMA bouts on record. Salter has won 20 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Salter lands 1.35 significant strikes per minute with 24% accuracy and averages 2.61 takedowns per 15 minutes. Salter also has 3 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: March 31, 2023. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, STRIKEFORCE, UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'1"185 cm
- Weight
- 185 lbs84 kg
- Reach
- 74"188 cm
- Stance
- Southpaw
- DOB
- Mar 21, 1985
- Age
- 41
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Gardendale, Alabama, United States
Career history
- WINBellator 293: Golm vs James· Mar 31, 2023· Middleweight· 19-6 vs 13-4UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Johnny EblenBellator 276: Borics vs Burnell· Mar 12, 2022· 18-6 vs 11-0UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSBellator 264: Mousasi vs Salter· Aug 13, 2021· Middleweight· 18-5 vs 48-7-2TKOR3 · 2:07
- WINvs Andrew KapelBellator 244· Aug 21, 2020· Middleweight· 18-4 vs 15-7SUBR3 · 3:11
- WINvs Andrew KapelBellator 244: Chandler vs Henderson 2· Jun 6, 2020· 18-4SUBR3 · 3:11
- WINBellator 233: Salter vs Van Steenis· Nov 8, 2019· Middleweight· 17-4 vs 12-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINBellator 210: Njokuani vs Salter· Nov 30, 2018· Middleweight· 16-4 vs 18-6SUBR1 · 4:32
- LOSSBellator 205: McKee vs Teixeira· Sep 21, 2018· Middleweight· 15-4 vs 9-0SUBR3 · 4:27
- WINBellator 188: Lahat vs Labiano· Nov 16, 2017· Middleweight· 15-3 vs 12-5SUBR1 · 1:55
- WINBellator 181: Campos vs Girtz 3· Jul 14, 2017· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 23-17SUBR1 · 4:37
- WINvs Claudio AnnicchiaricoBellator 168: Sakara vs Beltran· Dec 10, 2016· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 0-3TKOR1 · 1:40
- WINBellator 156: Galvao vs Dantas 2· Jun 17, 2016· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 9-2SUBR1 · 4:03
- WINBellator MMA: Bellator 132· Jan 16, 2015· Middleweight· 11-3 vs 10-5SUBR2 · 3:33
- WINvs Jaime JaraTWC 18: Halloween Havoc 3· Oct 25, 2013· Middleweight· 10-3 vs 34-15SUBR1 · 2:20
- WINvs Fred WeaverSHP 23· Apr 27, 2013· Middleweight· 9-3 vs 3-7TKOR1 · 1:38
- LOSSvs Reggie PeñaXFC 18: Music City Mayhem· Jun 22, 2012· Middleweight· 8-3 vs 10-5SUBR2 · 0:36
- WINvs Ryan MachanPFC 8· Dec 9, 2011· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 15-8SUBR1 · 2:47
- WINArmageddon FC 6· Jun 18, 2011· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 12-7-1TKOR2 · 4:13
- WINvs Casey HuffmanStrikeforce: Challengers 13· Jan 6, 2011· Middleweight· 6-2 vs 3-1TKOR1 · 2:59
- LOSSvs Dan MillerUFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2· Aug 28, 2010· Middleweight· 5-2 vs 12-4SUBR2 · 1:53
- WINUFC 113: Machida vs Shogun 2· May 8, 2010· Middleweight· 5-1 vs 24-14TKOR1 · 2:42
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz· Jan 11, 2010· Middleweight· 4-1 vs 15-2TKOR3 · 3:24
- WINCapital City Cage Wars· Oct 17, 2009· 4-0 vs 1-3TKO
- WINvs James HammortreeAlabama Regional· Jul 27, 2009· 3-0 vs 5-1SUB
- WINvs Roberto TravenAdrenaline MMA 3· Jun 13, 2009· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 6-4-1TKOR1 · 2:15
- WINvs Patrick MandioKOTC: Invincible· Mar 27, 2009· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 0-2SUBR1 · 4:35
Title bout
- LOSSvs Jacob Couch1st ADCC North American East Coast Trials 2021· Nov 6, 2021· 1-2DEC
- LOSSvs Elder Cruz1st ADCC North American East Coast Trials 2021· Nov 6, 2021· 1-1DEC
- WINvs Adrian Nez1st ADCC North American East Coast Trials 2021· Nov 6, 2021· 1-0DEC
- WINvs Thomas WebbFight Force International· Jul 26, 2008· 4-0 vs 3-3-
- WINvs Rodney SleepersKOTC Underground 21· May 24, 2008· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 11-5SUBR1 · 0:35
- WINvs Kasey KromerKOTC Underground 21· May 24, 2008· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 2:09
- WINvs Unknown opponentAlabama Regional· Apr 4, 2008· 1-0SUB
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Salty Dog Jiu Jitsu
Career stats
Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate John Salter earns per fight.
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1807▲9
- Peak
- 1826Aug 21, 2020
- Rated fights
- 26
Frequently asked questions
When does John Salter fight next?
John Salter has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is John Salter's record?
John Salter's professional MMA record is 19-6-0.
Who is John Salter fighting next?
John Salter's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did John Salter fight last?
John Salter most recently fought Aaron Jeffery at Bellator 293: Golm vs James on Friday, March 31, 2023, WIN (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does John Salter fight in?
John Salter fights at Middleweight.
How many knockouts does John Salter have?
John Salter has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 11 wins by submission.
How tall is John Salter?
John Salter is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.
How much does John Salter weigh?
John Salter weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).
What is John Salter's reach?
John Salter has a reach of 74" (188 cm).
How old is John Salter?
John Salter is 41 years old (born Mar 21, 1985).
Where is John Salter from?
John Salter is from the United States.
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