Justin Salas
Loss
KO/TKO (R1 · 4:31)UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz
- Pro record 12-7-0
- UFC record 3-4-0
- Outside the UFC 9-3-0
- 2 UFC losses in a row
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 7 bouts · through 2016-03-05
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
7 UFC bouts · 97 division peers
Data through 2016-03-05
2 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2013-07-27
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Justin Salas's professional MMA record?
Justin Salas has a professional MMA record of 12-7-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Justin Salas's UFC record?
Justin Salas's UFC record is 3-4-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 9-3-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Justin Salas fight next?
Justin Salas does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Justin Salas?
Justin Salas is 44 years old, born March 13, 1982.
How tall is Justin Salas?
Justin Salas stands 173 cm (5'8") tall, with a 178 cm (70") reach.
Where is Justin Salas from?
Justin Salas is from United States.
What is Justin Salas's nickname?
Justin Salas is known as "J-Bomb".
When was Justin Salas's last fight?
Justin Salas last fought on March 5, 2016 at UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz, losing to Jason Saggo by KO/TKO in round 1.
What were the scorecards for Justin Salas vs Aaron Riley?
Justin Salas defeated Aaron Riley by split decision at UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga on July 27, 2013. The official scorecards were Sal D'amato 29-28, Lamont Nelson 28-29, Chris Lee 29-28 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Justin Salas vs Anton Kuivanen?
Justin Salas defeated Anton Kuivanen by unanimous decision at UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger on February 15, 2012. The official scorecards were Sal D'amato 30-27, Steve Garrean 30-27, Glenn Trowbridge 29-28 (winner's score first).
Justin Salas scouting report
Justin Salas (United States), a lightweight, went 12-7 as a pro and 3-4 in the UFC (9-3 outside it). He debuted at UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger on February 15, 2012; one of his three UFC wins came by KO/TKO and two by decision; he lost his last two UFC bouts. His height of 68 inches is 2 inches below the lightweight average (70 inches). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Jason Saggo, then 1-1 in the UFC, on March 5, 2016 (UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Justin Salas vs the lightweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 7 UFC bouts (49:23 of fight time).
| Stat | Salas | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.4169 in 49:23 | 4.4 | 26 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 43.2%169 of 391 landed | 47.5% | 24 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3146 in 49:23 | 4.3 | 11 |
| Significant strike defense | 68.9%324 of 470 avoided | 52.7% | 100 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 2.48 in 49:23 | 1.6 | 76 |
| Takedown accuracy | 20.5%8 of 39 landed | 36.1% | 18 |
| Takedown defense | 0%0 of 1 stopped | 63.9% | —† |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 00 in 49:23 | 0.5 | 14 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.31 in 49:23 | 0.4 | 46 |
| Control time | 14.2%7:00 of 49:23 | 19.4% | 39 |
| Average fight time | 7:037 bouts | 10:20 | 8 |
| Height | 173 cm68″ | 178 cm70″ | |
| Reach | 178 cm70″ | 182 cm71.6″ |
- Division average and percentile: 97 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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UFC fight record
UFC record: 3-4
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 3-4-0Pro record now: 12-4-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0KO/TKOR1 4:31UFC 196: McGregor vs DiazMar 5, 2016Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 3-3-0Pro record now: 11-5-0UFC record entering: 2-1-0KO/TKOR2 3:27UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs MillerJul 16, 2014Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-2-0Pro record now: 8-7-1UFC record entering: 0-1-0KO/TKOR1 2:41UFC Fight Night: Brown vs SilvaMay 10, 2014Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0Pro record now: 21-7-1UFC record entering: 7-5-1SUBR1 2:38UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2Nov 9, 2013Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0Pro record now: 30-14-1UFC record entering: 3-5-0DECUFC on FOX: Johnson vs MoragaJul 27, 2013Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 33-17-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 1-0-0KO/TKOR1 1:06UFC on FX: Johnson vs McCallJun 8, 2012Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 24-10-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs EllenbergerFeb 15, 2012Result & stats