Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 233: Salter vs. Van Steenis
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
John Salter
United StatesJohn Salter
14-3-0
RESULT

John Salter def. Costello van Steenis (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Costello van Steenis
Costello van Steenis
“The Spaniard”
18-3-0
Friday, November 8, 2019
WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, United States

John Salter defeated Costello van Steenis by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight main event of Bellator 233: Salter vs. Van Steenis, held Friday, November 8, 2019 at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won John Salter vs Costello van Steenis?

John Salter defeated Costello van Steenis by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight main event of Bellator 233: Salter vs. Van Steenis, held Friday, November 8, 2019 at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

John Salter 53%47% Costello van Steenis

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

14-3-0
Record
18-3-0
1793
Power Index rating
1769
1
Win Streak
3
41
Age
34
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
76"
193 cm
Southpaw
Stance
--
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
Netherlands / Spain

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
John Salter

No background on record

Camp Salty Dog Jiu Jitsu · United States

Costello van Steenis

No background on record

Camp Kops Gym · Spain

Striking Profile

1.68
SLpM
4.52
32%
Str. Acc.
90%
1.68
SApM
2.70
68%
Str. Def.
36%

Grappling Profile

2.85
TD Avg.
0.00
46%
TD Acc.
-
66%
TD Def.
0%
0.50
Sub. Avg.
2.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

John Salter · 2-3
  • W
    Aaron Jeffery
    Bellator 293: Golm vs. James · Mar 31, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Johnny Eblen
    Bellator 276: Borics vs. Burnell · Mar 12, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • L
    Jacob Couch
    1st ADCC North American East Coast Trials 2021 · Nov 6, 2021
    Decision
  • L
    Elder Cruz
    1st ADCC North American East Coast Trials 2021 · Nov 6, 2021
    Decision
  • W
    Adrian Nez
    1st ADCC North American East Coast Trials 2021 · Nov 6, 2021
    Decision
Costello van Steenis · 4-1
  • W
    Fabian Edwards
    PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2 · Mar 20, 2026
    Knockout · R3 · 3:12 · Middleweight
  • W
    Joao Dantas
    Professional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 Finals · Nov 28, 2024
    Knockout · R1 · 0:48 · Middleweight
  • W
    Gregory Babene
    Bellator Champions Series Paris: Mix vs. Magomedov 2 · May 17, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 2:16 · Middleweight
  • L
    Douglas Lima
    Bellator 296: Mousasi vs. Edwards · May 12, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • W
    Kamil Oniszczuk
    Bellator 287: Piccolotti vs. Barnaoui · Oct 29, 2022
    Submission · R2 · 3:02 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 2 fights
10.3
Avg sig. strikes
28.5
1.33
Avg takedowns
0.00
1:25
Avg control time
1:14
21
Career high strikes
48
2
Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

John Salter
Strike target
Costello van Steenis
87%
Head
35%
10%
Body
37%
3%
Leg
28%
John Salter
Strike position
Costello van Steenis
81%
Distance
33%
16%
Clinch
37%
3%
Ground
30%