John Salter

For other people named John Salter, see John Salter (disambiguation).
John Salter
Born March 21, 1985 (1985-03-21) (age 26)
Gardendale, Alabama, United States
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Style Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out of Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Team Headhunter Combatives
Years active 2007 – present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 10
Wins 8
By knockout 5
By submission 3
Losses 2
By knockout 1
By submission 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

John Salter (born March 21, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting at Middleweight for Strikeforce.

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MMA career

John Salter began training in wrestling at age 12, going on to win a 2002 state title while in high school. He went on to attend Lindenwood University in St. Louis, Missouri, where he won the 2007 NAIA National Wrestling Championship at 174 lbs.

Following college, Salter won various national grappling tournaments, including the 2007 NAGA Nationals (No-Gi, middleweight) Expert Division, as well as the 2007 Casca Grossa (No-Gi, 175 lb and up) Professional Division.

In addition, Salter began training kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He made his amateur MMA debut in 2007 and compiled a undefeated record of 7-0. He made his professional debut in March 2009 at middleweight and has maintained a of record of 7-2.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On January 11, 2010, Salter made his UFC debut, stepping in as a last-minute replacement for Mike Massenzio against Gerald Harris at UFC Fight Night 20. Salter lost the fight due to TKO (strikes) in the 3rd round.

Salter was scheduled to face Nick Catone on May 8, 2010 at UFC 113,[1] but Catone was forced off the card with an injury and instead faced UFC veteran, Jason MacDonald.[2] After 2:42 of the first round, MacDonald suffered a suspected broken ankle and Salter was declared the winner by TKO (injury).

Salter was expected to face Phil Baroni on August 28, 2010 at UFC 118,[3] however Baroni was forced off the card with an injury.[4] On August 28, 2010 at UFC 118 Dan Miller defeated Salter via guillotine choke at 1:53 in the 2nd round.

Salter was released from the UFC with a 1-2 record.

Strikeforce

Salter was expected to make his Strikeforce debut against undefeated Yancy Medeiros at Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine on January 7, 2011, but Medeiros was forced from the bout with an injury.[5] As a result, Salter was pulled from the card, but later re-added, fighting Casey Huffman who he defeated via TKO due to strikes in the 1st round.[6]

Armageddon

Salter deafeated former UFC fighter Kalib Starnes in the main event of AFC 6: CONVICTION for Armageddon FC in Victoria, BC, Canada, on June 18. This fight was for the AFC middleweight title belt.

Mixed martial arts record

Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 8-2 Ryan Machan Submission (rear naked choke) PFC 8 02011-12-09 December 9, 2011 1 2:47 Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Win 7-2 Kalib Starnes TKO (strikes) AFC 6 02011-06-18 June 18, 2011 2 4:13 Bear Mountain Arena, Victoria Canada
Win 6–2 Casey Huffman TKO (strikes) Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine 02011-01-07 January 7, 2011 1 2:59 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Loss 5–2 Dan Miller Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 118 02010-08-28 August 28, 2010 2 1:53 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 5–1 Jason MacDonald TKO (injury) UFC 113 02010-05-08 May 8, 2010 1 2:42 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss 4–1 Gerald Harris TKO (strikes) UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz 02010-01-11 January 11, 2010 3 3:24 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Win 4–0 Jeremiah Riggs TKO (punches) CCCW: The 3rd Degree 02009-10-17 October 17, 2009 1 4:44 Springfield, Illinois, United States
Win 3–0 James Hammortree Submission Ultimate Event Promotions: Vendetta 02009-07-27 July 27, 2009 3 1:58 Daphne, Alabama, United States
Win 2–0 Roberto Traven KO (punches) Adrenaline MMA 3: Bragging Rights 02009-06-11 June 11, 2009 1 2:15 Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Win 1–0 Patrick Mandio Submission (armbar) King of the Cage: Invincible 02009-03-27 March 27, 2009 1 4:35 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

References

  1. ^ Dann Stupp. "Nick Catone vs. John Salter on tap for UFC 113 prelims in Montreal". MMAjunkie. http://mmajunkie.com/news/18342/nick-catone-vs-john-salter-on-tap-for-ufc-113-prelims-in-montreal.mma. 
  2. ^ Steven Marrocco. "Source: Jason MacDonald will face John Salter at UFC 113 in May". MMAjunkie. http://mmajunkie.com/news/18908/source-jason-macdonald-will-face-john-salter-at-ufc-113-in-may.mma. 
  3. ^ "Pearson-Miller at UFN 22; Baroni-Salter at UFC 118". MMAFighting.com. 2010-05-29. http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/05/29/pearson-miller-at-ufn-22-baroni-salter-at-ufc-118/. 
  4. ^ "Phil Baroni off UFC 118 card due to collarbone injury". mmajunkie.com. July 27, 2010. http://mmajunkie.com/news/20067/phil-baroni-off-ufc-118-card-due-to-collarbone-injury.mma. 
  5. ^ Dann Stupp. "St. Preux-Humphrey replaces Medeiros-Salter at Strikeforce Challengers 13". MMAjunkie. http://mmajunkie.com/news/21748/st-preux-humphrey-replaces-medeiros-salter-at-strikeforce-challengers-13.mma. 
  6. ^ Dann Stupp. "Massive 13-fight preliminary card set for Strikeforce Challengers 13". MMAjunkie. http://mmajunkie.com/news/21959/massive-13-fight-preliminary-card-set-for-strikeforce-challengers-13.mma. 

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