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John Salter

John Salter

American mixed martial artist (born 1985)

For other people named John Salter, see John Salter (disambiguation).

John Salter (born March 21, 1985) is an American retired mixed martial artist, he competed in the Middleweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2007, he has also competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Strikeforce, King of the Cage, and the Aggression Fighting Championship (AFC).

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Background

John Salter began training in wrestling at age 12, going on to win a 2002 Alabama 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.[4][5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Salter made his amateur MMA debut in 2007 and compiled an undefeated record of 7–0. He made his professional debut in March 2009 at middleweight and has maintained a record of 17–4.

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 third round.

Salter was scheduled to face Nick Catone on May 8, 2010, at UFC 113,[6] but Catone was forced off the card with an injury and instead faced UFC veteran, Jason MacDonald.[7] 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,[8] however Baroni was forced off the card with an injury.[9] Late replacement Dan Miller defeated Salter via guillotine choke 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.[10] 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.[11]

Armageddon

Salter defeated 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.

Bellator MMA

In his Bellator MMA debut, Salter faced Dustin Jacoby on January 16, 2015, at Bellator 132.[12] He won the fight via submission in the second round. On June 17, 2016, John faced the former Middle Weight title holder Brandon Halsey on the main card for Bellator 156. Salter won via submission by triangle choke.

Salter faced Kendall Grove at Bellator 181 on July 14, 2017. He won the fight via technical submission in the first round.[13]

Salter was expected to face Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 188 on November 16, 2017.[14] However, Tokov pulled out of the bout due to an ACL injury and was replaced by Jason Radcliffe. Salter won the fight via submission in the first round.

Salter was expected to face Rafael Lovato Jr. at Bellator 198 on April 28, 2018. However, Salter was pulled by the Illinois Athletic Commission due to an eye issue on April 24 and replaced by Gerald Harris.[15]

Salter faced Rafael Lovato Jr. on September 21, 2018, at Bellator 205.[16] He lost the fight via a submission.[17]

Salter stepped in to replace Melvin Manhoef against Chidi Njokuani on November 30, 2018, at Bellator 210.[18] He won the fight via submission in the first round.[19]

Salter faced Costello van Steenis on November 8, 2019, at Bellator 233. Salter outlasted van Steenis and won the bout unanimous decision, becoming the first time that Salter went to the judges.[20]

Salter faced Andrew Kapel on August 21, 2020, at Bellator 244. Salter won the bout via arm-triangle choke in the third round.[21]

Salter faced Gegard Mousasi for the Bellator Middleweight Championship on August 13, 2021, at Bellator 264.[22] After having success with his takedowns in the first two rounds, Salter ultimately lost the bout via TKO in round three.[23]

Salter faced Johnny Eblen on March 12, 2022, at Bellator 276.[24] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[25]

Salter faced Aaron Jeffrey on March 31, 2023, at Bellator 293.[26] He won the fight via unanimous decision and announced his retirement during the post-fight interview.[27]

Championships and accomplishments

Brazilian Ju-jitsu

  • 2017 ADCC West Coast Trials Winner

Mixed martial arts

Wrestling/Grappling

  • 2017 ADCC West Coast Trials Winner
  • 2007 NAIA National Champion Wrestler for Lindenwood University, MO
  • 2007 All American Wrestler for Lindenwood University, MO
  • NAGA (North American Grappling Association) National Champion
    • Casca-Grossa Champion in professional division
  • UEP Professional Middle Weight Title Holder - 2009
  • 2002 State Champion Wrestler for Gardendale High School, Alabama

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
25 matches 19 wins 6 losses
By knockout 7 2
By submission 10 3
By decision 2 1
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See also

References

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