Justin Salas

Justin Bernard Salas[3] (born March 13, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a lightweight. He was signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship from 2012 to 2016.

Justin Salas
Born (1982-03-13) March 13, 1982
Green River, Wyoming, United States
Other namesJ-Bomb
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight (155 lb)
Reach70.0 in (178 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofDenver, Colorado
TeamGrudge Training Center
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
WrestlingNCAA Division I Wrestling[2]
Years active2006-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins12
By knockout4
By submission3
By decision5
Losses7
By knockout4
By submission3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Salas is from Green River, Wyoming and had a very successful career in wrestling. Salas was a two-time State Champion in high school, as well as a two-time high school All-American, in addition to winning the Dave Schultz High School Hall of Fame Award. Salas then went on to wrestle for the University of Wyoming's NCAA Division I program from 2000 to 2003, but dropped out of college to pursue a career in mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On January 16, 2012 it was announced that Salas has signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC. He made his promotional debut on February 15 against fellow newcomer Anton Kuivanen in UFC on Fuel TV 1.[4] He won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

Salas faced Tim Means on June 8, 2012 at UFC on FX 3.[5] Means defeated Salas via first round TKO.

Salas was expected to face Edson Barboza on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7.[6] However, Salas was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Lucas Martins.[7]

Salas faced Aaron Riley on July 27, 2013 at UFC on Fox 8.[8] He won the back-and-forth fight by split decision.

Salas faced Thiago Tavares on November 9, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 32, replacing an injured Quinn Mulhern.[9] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Salas faced Ben Wall on May 10, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 40.[10] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.

Salas faced Joe Proctor on July 16, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 45.[11] Salas lost the bout via second round TKO.[12]

Salas faced Jason Saggo on March 5, 2016 at UFC 196.[13] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.[14]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
19 matches 12 wins 7 losses
By knockout 4 4
By submission 3 3
By decision 5 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 12–7 Jason Saggo TKO (punches) UFC 196 March 5, 2016 1 4:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 12–6 Joe Proctor TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller July 16, 2014 2 3:27 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 12–5 Ben Wall KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva May 10, 2014 1 2:41 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Loss 11–5 Thiago Tavares Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson November 9, 2013 1 2:38 Goiânia, Brazil
Win 11–4 Aaron Riley Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga July 27, 2013 3 5:00 Seattle, Washington, United States
Loss 10–4 Tim Means TKO (knee and punches) UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall June 8, 2012 1 1:06 Sunrise, Florida, United States
Win 10–3 Anton Kuivanen Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger February 15, 2012 3 5:00 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 9–3 Joe Ellenberger Decision (unanimous) Victory Fighting Championship 36 October 14, 2011 5 5:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 8–3 Rob Emerson Decision (unanimous) Full Force Fighting - Vol. 1 January 30, 2011 3 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States Won the FFF Lightweight Championship.
Win 7–3 Matt Simms TKO (punches) Fight To Win/King of Champions: Worlds Collide July 24, 2010 2 2:14 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win 6–3 Robert Simmons TKO (punches) Fight To Win: Phenoms January 30, 2010 1 1:40 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win 5–3 Josh Arocho Submission (rear-naked choke) Midwest Championship Fighting: Resurrection October 24, 2009 1 3:53 North Platte, Nebraska, United States
Loss 4–3 Eddie Pelczynski TKO (punches) Ring of Fire 35: Summer Brawl August 1, 2009 1 0:09 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss 4–2 Andrew Chappelle Submission (triangle choke) Ring of Fire 33: Adrenaline January 10, 2009 1 2:06 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win 4–1 Eric Fagyas Submission (guillotine choke) Warriors Collide 4 July 19, 2008 1 1:09 Cripple Creek, Colorado, United States
Win 3–1 Max Smith Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Fire 32: Respect June 13, 2008 1 1:26 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win 2–1 Kris Hartman Decision (majority) Ring of Fire 27: Collision Course December 9, 2006 2 5:00 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Win 1–1 Corey Lieberth KO (punches) Midwest Championship Fighting: Genesis November 18, 2006 1 1:33 North Platte, Nebraska, United States
Loss 0–1 Corey Lieberth Submission (armbar) Victory Fighting Championship 13: Redemption May 13, 2006 3 N/A North Platte, Nebraska, United States
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See also

References
  1. "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Brown vs. Silva". UFC.com. Archived from the original on May 10, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
  2. "Justin "J-Bomb" Salas - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
  3. http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2016_Results/03-05-16MMA.pdf
  4. "Justin Salas vs. Anton Kuivanen added to UFC on FUEL TV 1". MMAjunkie.com. January 16, 2012. Archived from the original on January 19, 2012. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
  5. "Tim Means Vs. Justin Salas Set For UFC on FX 3". bloodyelbow.com. April 7, 2012.
  6. "Edson Barboza-Justin Salas Targeted For UFC Brazil In January". fightline.com. November 2, 2012. Archived from the original on January 23, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
  7. "Justin Salas out of UFC on FX 7, Edson Barboza now meets newcomer Lucas Martins". MMAjunkie.com. January 2, 2013. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013.
  8. Staff (April 30, 2013). "Aaron Riley vs. Justin Salas added to July's UFC on FOX 8 event". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
  9. Staff (2013-09-27). "Justin Salas replaces injured Quinn Mulhern at UFC Fight Night 32". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
  10. Mike Whitman (2014-02-19). "Ben Wall-Justin Salas Added to UFC Fight Night in Cincinnati". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  11. staff (2014-05-28). "Joe Proctor vs. Justin Salas joins UFC Fight Night 45 lineup". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
  12. Steven Marrocco (2014-07-16). "UFC Fight Night 45 results: Persistent Joe Proctor gets TKO over Justin Salas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
  13. Staff (2016-02-01). "UFC 196 Update: Lightweights Justin Salas, Jason Saggo to meet on undercard". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-02-01.
  14. Ben Fowlkes (2016-03-05). "UFC 196 results: Jason Saggo's slick ground game too much for Justin Salas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-03-05.
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