Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
John Salter def. Aaron Jeffery (Unanimous Decision)
Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00

10-3-0
Friday, March 31, 2023
Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, United States
John Salter defeated Aaron Jeffery by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of Bellator 293: Golm vs. James, held Friday, March 31, 2023 at Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula.
Frequently asked questions
Who won John Salter vs Aaron Jeffery?
John Salter defeated Aaron Jeffery by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of Bellator 293: Golm vs. James, held Friday, March 31, 2023 at Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula.
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
John Salter 55%45% Aaron Jeffery
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
10-3-0
1797
Power Index rating
1764
1
Win Streak
1
41
Age
33
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
Canada
Style Matchup
-
vs-
John Salter
No background on record
Camp Salty Dog Jiu Jitsu · United States
Aaron Jeffery
No background on record
Camp Niagara Top Team · Canada
Striking Profile
1.68
SLpM
3.10
32%
Str. Acc.
45%
1.68
SApM
4.46
68%
Str. Def.
34%
Grappling Profile
2.85
TD Avg.
0.00
46%
TD Acc.
0%
66%
TD Def.
50%
0.50
Sub. Avg.
0.00
Recent form (last 5 fights)
John Salter · 2-3
Aaron Jeffery · 3-2
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Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 3 fights · 5 fights
10.3
Avg sig. strikes
53.0
1.33
Avg takedowns
0.60
1:25
Avg control time
5:56
21
Career high strikes
120
2
Career high TDs
3
Strike Distribution
John Salter
Strike target
Aaron Jeffery
87%
Head
62%
10%
Body
28%
3%
Leg
11%
John Salter
Strike position
Aaron Jeffery
81%
Distance
46%
16%
Clinch
43%
3%
Ground
11%