Saldana
OPPONENT
OPPONENT
OPPONENT
OPPONENT
• UFC 278(8/20/22) Saldana and Sean Woodson fought to a three round split draw
• UFC on ESPN(3/26/22) Saldana won a three round unanimous decision over Bruno Souza
• UFC on ESPN(8/21/21) Saldana lost a three round unanimous decision to Austin Lingo
• UFC on ABC(4/10/21) Saldana won a three round unanimous decision over Jordan Griffin
• DWCS 4
• Episode 8(11/4/20) Saldana stopped Vince Murdock via strikes at :44 of the third round
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
IMPORTANT FACTS
Pro since 2011
Nine wins by KO, five by submission (2 triangle, 2 RNC, armbar)
Six first-round finishes
Owns 2018 win over UFC vet Ramiro Hernandez
Has also faced Mike Santiago and Justin Lawrence
Q & A
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
Q: What ranks and titles have you held?
ANSWER:
Two different 145-lb titles in local promotions
Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
ANSWER:
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
Q: What was your job before you started fighting?
ANSWER:
I’ve worked full-time most of my fighting career. Currently I’m a warehouse worker
Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?
ANSWER:
2009 Iowa Golden Gloves, 3x Silver Gloves in IowaFavorite grappling technique:Rear naked chokeFavorite Striking technique:Side kick
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY50%
STRIKING DEFENSE60%
LANDED/MIN
5.16
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
3.65
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY17%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE44%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0.64
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0.2
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
2 W - 1 L
ACTIVE STREAK
No Streak
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision2
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision1
FIGHTING STYLE
Striker
STANCE
Orthodox
UFC DEBUT
Apr. 10, 2021