MMA StatBook

John Salter

MiddleweightUnited States

19Wins
6Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 3: LWL

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Profile

Age
41 (born March 21, 1985)
Born in
Gardendale
Height
6' 1"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
74"
Stance
Southpaw
UFC record
1-2

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • KO/TKO 1

Losses in the UFC2

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Submission 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
1.35 top 96%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.13
Striking accuracy24%Better than 0% of middleweights
Strike defense70%Better than 99% of middleweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
2.61 top 17%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.0
Takedown accuracy40%Better than 49% of middleweights
Takedown defense67%Better than 61% of middleweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Salter last fought on August 28, 2010 (Loss vs Dan Miller). Salter has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About John Salter

John Salter is a middleweight mixed martial artist, born in Gardendale, United States on March 21, 1985. Salter stands 6' 1" with a 74" reach and fights southpaw.

Salter turned professional in 2009, debuting with KOTC. A 4-0 record outside the UFC came first. Salter first fought in the UFC at UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz in January 2010 and lost to Gerald Harris by KO/TKO. Salter's UFC record stands at 1-2 after 3 fights.

Statistically, Salter avoids strikes better than 99% of middleweights and lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 83% of middleweights.

Before and outside the UFC, Salter fought in Bellator (9-3) and AFC (1-0).

Salter's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2 in August 2010, where Salter lost to Dan Miller.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Dan Miller

    Submission · Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground · R2 1:53

    UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2

    Aug 28, 2010

    21Str 2TD 0KD
  2. W

    Jason MacDonald

    KO/TKO · toLeg Injury · R1 2:42

    UFC 113: Machida vs Shogun 2

    May 8, 2010

    3Str 1TD 0KD
  3. L

    Gerald Harris

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Half Guard · R3 3:24

    UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz

    Jan 11, 2010

    7Str 1TD 0KD

Full MMA career

John Salter is 19-6 across 25 professional fights in 12 promotions, since a pro debut on March 27, 2009 (KOTC). 22 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins19

  • KO/TKO 7
  • Submission 10
  • Decision 2

Pro losses6

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Submission 3
  • Decision 1
Finish rate
89% of wins
Longest win streak
7

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
Bellator9-32015
UFC1-22010
AFC1-02011
Adrenaline MMA1-02009
CCCW1-02009
KOTC1-02009
PFC1-02011
Strikeforce1-02011
Strikehard1-02013
TWC1-02013
Ultimate Event Promotions1-02009
XFC0-12012

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
W Aaron Jeffery Decision (unanimous), R3 Bellator 293 Mar 31, 2023
L Johnny Eblen Decision (unanimous), R3 Bellator 276 Mar 12, 2022
L Gegard Mousasi TKO (punches), R3 Bellator 264 Aug 13, 2021
W Andrew Kapel Submission (arm-triangle choke), R3 Bellator 244 Aug 21, 2020
W Costello van Steenis Decision (unanimous), R3 Bellator 233 Nov 8, 2019
W Chidi Njokuani Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Bellator 210 Nov 30, 2018
L Rafael Lovato Jr. Submission (rear-naked choke), R3 Bellator 205 Sep 21, 2018
W Jason Radcliffe Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Bellator 188 Nov 16, 2017
W Kendall Grove Technical Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Bellator 181 Jul 14, 2017
W Claudio Annicchiarico TKO (punches), R1 Bellator 168 Dec 10, 2016
W Brandon Halsey Submission (triangle choke), R1 Bellator 156 Jun 17, 2016
W Dustin Jacoby Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 Bellator 132 Jan 16, 2015
W Jaime Jara Submission (triangle choke), R1 TWC 18: Halloween Havoc 3 Oct 25, 2013
W Fred Weaver TKO (punches), R1 Strikehard 23 Apr 27, 2013
L Reggie Peña Submission (guillotine choke), R2 XFC 18: Music City Mayhem Jun 22, 2012
W Ryan Machan Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 PFC 8 Dec 9, 2011
W Kalib Starnes KO (punches), R2 AFC 6: Conviction Jun 18, 2011
W Casey Huffman TKO (punches), R1 Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine Jan 7, 2011
L Dan Miller Submission (guillotine choke), R2 UFC 118 Aug 28, 2010
W Jason MacDonald TKO (leg injury), R1 UFC 113 May 8, 2010
L Gerald Harris TKO (punches), R3 UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz Jan 11, 2010
W Jeremiah Riggs TKO (punches), R1 CCCW: The 3rd Degree Oct 17, 2009
W James Hammortree Submission (arm-triangle choke), R3 Ultimate Event Promotions: Vendetta Jul 27, 2009
W Roberto Traven KO (punches), R1 Adrenaline MMA 3: Bragging Rights Jun 11, 2009
W Patrick Mandio Submission (armbar), R1 KOTC: Invincible Mar 27, 2009

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is John Salter's record?

John Salter's professional MMA record is 19 wins, 6 losses and 0 draws.

How old is John Salter?

John Salter is 41 years old, born on March 21, 1985.

How tall is John Salter and what is their reach?

John Salter stands 6' 1" with a 74" reach.

Who did John Salter fight last?

John Salter lost to Dan Miller by Submission at UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2 on Aug 28, 2010.