Última luta
UFC 278
Empate
Woodson vs Saldana
20.08.22
Estatísticas e Cartel
9
Wins by Knockout
5
Wins by Submission
6
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Precisão de striking
- Golpes Sig. Conectados
- 365
- Golpes Sig. Desferidos
- 722
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Precisão De Quedas
- Quedas aplicadas
- Tentativas de queda
- 17
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Golpes Sig. por área
Histórico do atleta
Informações
Status
Não está lutando
Cidade natal
Des Moines, Estados Unidos
Estilo de luta
Striker
Idade
33
Altura
71.00
Peso
145.50
Estreia no UFC
10.04.21
Envergadura
73.00
Alcance das pernas
40.00
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2011
- Nine wins by KO, five by submission (2 triangle, 2 RNC, armbar)
- Six first-round finishes
- Has won six of his last seven
- Owns 2018 win over UFC vet Ramiro Hernandez
- Has also faced Mike Santiago and Justin Lawrence
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (3/19/22) Saldana won a three round unanimous decision over Bruno Souza
UFC Fight Night (8/21/21) Saldana lost a three-round unanimous decision to Austin Lingo
UFC Fight Night (4/10/21) Saldana won a three-round unanimous decision over Jordan Griffin
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 4
Episode 8 (11/4/20) Saldana stopped Vince Murdock via strikes at :44 of the third round
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I had my first boxing match at eight years old. Dad liked the sport and gave my brother and I a chance to try it out.
What ranks and titles have you held? Two different 145-lb titles in local promotions.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s huge for me to be able to compete with the best in world and better my future - it is a dream come true.
What was your job before you started fighting? I’ve worked full-time most of my fighting career. Currently I’m a warehouse worker.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 2009 Iowa Golden Gloves, 3x Silver Gloves in Iowa
Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke
Favorite Striking technique: Side kick
