Justin Salas

"J-Bomb"

MMA Record: 12-7-0
UFC Record: 3-4-0
Weight Class: Lightweight

Justin Salas "J-Bomb" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Justin Salas has 3 wins in the UFC. Justin Salas lands an average of 3.42 significant strikes per minute and averages 2.43 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

7
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Justin Salas, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 12-7-0 and held a weight class of 155 lbs. Standing at 5' 8', he boasts a reach of 70', fighting predominantly in the southpaw stance. Throughout his UFC career, Salas demonstrated an average of 3.42 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 43%. He absorbed an average of 2.96 strikes per minute and maintained a strike defense of 68%. His takedown attempts were less frequent, averaging 2.43 per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 20%. Notable victories in Salas' career include his win against Anton Kuivanen, who had an ELO rating of 1000. In terms of recent fight history, he achieved a victory over Aaron Riley via split decision in July 2013. However, he suffered losses to Thiago Tavares due to a rear naked choke, Joe Proctor from a punch knockout, and Jason Saggo from punches in March 2016, marking his last fight in the UFC.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1000

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 8'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
70'
Stance
Southpaw
Date of Birth
Mar 13 1982
Age
43
Peak ELO
1016
ELO Rank
1935 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
139-64-4
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1007.6
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
971.3

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.42
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
43%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.96
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
68%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
2.43
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
20%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Justin Salas Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2016-03-05 UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz Jason Saggo KO/TKO Punches 1 4:31 Loss
2014-07-16 UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Miller Joe Proctor KO/TKO Punch 2 3:27 Loss
2014-05-10 UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva Ben Wall KO/TKO Punch 1 2:41 Win
2013-11-09 UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2 Thiago Tavares SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 2:38 Loss
2013-07-27 UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga Aaron Riley S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2012-06-08 UFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall Tim Means KO/TKO Punches 1 1:06 Loss
2012-02-15 UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger Anton Kuivanen U-DEC 3 5:00 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Justin Salas ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
7 2016-03-05 Jason Saggo 1021 Loss -15 977
6 2014-07-16 Joe Proctor 1019 Loss -15 992
5 2014-05-10 Ben Wall 984 Win +21 1007
4 2013-11-09 Thiago Tavares 1042 Loss -14 986
3 2013-07-27 Aaron Riley 976 Win 0 1000
2 2012-06-08 Tim Means 1016 Loss -16 1000
1 2012-02-15 Anton Kuivanen 1000 Win +16 1016

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