Fighter

Luis Saldana

18-7-1

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 5-0Boxing 0-1

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Luis Saldana holds a professional MMA record of 18-7-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 26 bouts on record. Luis Saldana has won 18 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Luis Saldana lands 5.16 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 0.64 takedowns per 15 minutes. Luis Saldana also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Luis Saldana also has 2 recorded Special rules bouts. Most recent fight: August 20, 2022. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 73"185 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1991-01-27
Age: 35
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (204 fighters)

Punch power93

Kick power96

Punch speed81

Kick speed97

Accuracy90

Takedowns73

Ground striking53

Submissions73

Chin90

Body strength89

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 16-7-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed5.16per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.65per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.64per 15 min

17% success

Takedowns stuffed44%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Luis Saldana earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Edward Massey
Absolute Combat League 5· Oct 26, 2024· Featherweight· 17-7-1 vs 10-7
TKO
R2 · 3:48
WIN
vs Luis Guillen
Absolute Combat League 3· May 11, 2024· Featherweight· 16-7-1 vs 1-2
SUB
R2 · 4:25
DRAW
vs Sean Woodson
UFCUFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2· Aug 20, 2022· Featherweight· 16-7 vs 9-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Bruno Souza
UFCUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Daukaus· Mar 26, 2022· Featherweight· 15-7 vs 10-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Austin Lingo
UFCUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Gastelum· Aug 21, 2021· Featherweight· 15-6 vs 8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jordan Griffin
UFCUFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Holland· Apr 10, 2021· Featherweight· 14-6 vs 18-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Vince Murdock
Contender Series 2020· Nov 4, 2020· Featherweight· 13-6 vs 12-3
TKO
R3 · 0:44
WIN
vs Carl Wittstock
LFA 60: Anglickas vs. York· Feb 15, 2019· Featherweight· 12-6 vs 10-4
SUB
R2 · 4:38
WIN
vs Ramiro Hernandez×3Title bout · Title win #3
The Fight Series· May 18, 2018· Featherweight· 11-6 vs 21-10
TKO
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Will Shutt×2Title bout · Title win #2
Ascendancy FC 16· Mar 24, 2018· Featherweight· 10-6 vs 23-25-1
TKO
R1 · 3:33
LOSS
vs Alex Wiggs Jr.
Brutaal Genesis Fight Night· Jul 28, 2017· Featherweight· 10-5 vs 3-2
UD
LOSS
vs Mike Santiago
RFA 39: Barcelos vs. Moffett· Jun 17, 2016· Featherweight· 10-4 vs 17-9
TKO
R3 · 2:27
WIN
vs Chris Mickle×1Title bout · Title win #1
Ascendancy FC 9· Apr 29, 2016· Featherweight· 9-4 vs 30-19-2
SUB
R1 · 1:07
WIN
vs Dyllon Muniz
Ascendancy FC 8· Feb 13, 2016· Featherweight· 8-4 vs 4-3
TKO
R1 · 0:53
LOSS
vs Anthony Baccam
MCC 61: Thanksgiving Throwdown 10· Nov 25, 2015· Featherweight· 8-3 vs 7-4
SUB
R3 · 1:31
LOSS
vs Damien Childress
Pinnacle Combat· Oct 4, 2014· 8-2 vs 1-1
DEC
WIN
vs Sekou Moore
MCC 52: Hostile Territory· Mar 7, 2014· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 0-1
SUB
R2 · 2:34
LOSS
vs Justin Lawrence
RFA 10: Rhodes vs. Jouban· Oct 25, 2013· Featherweight· 7-1 vs 4-2
UD
WIN
vs Prentiss Wolf
MCC 48: McBride vs. Jenkins· Jun 14, 2013· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 4-4
SUB
R1 · 1:51
WIN
vs Mitch Parker
MCC 47: Comeback· Apr 12, 2013· Featherweight· 5-1 vs 1-0
SUB
R1 · 3:09
WIN
vs Nic Cox
MCC 45: Dicke vs. Schmauss· Jan 25, 2013· Featherweight· 4-1 vs 0-2
SUB
R1 · 0:50
LOSS
vs Tom Ahrens
MCC 41: Adrenaline· Jun 16, 2012· 4-0 vs 12-12
SUB
R1 · 2:18
WIN
vs Zakk Smith
MCC 38: Hernandez vs. O'Brien· Jan 27, 2012· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 2-1
TKO
R3 · 4:15
WIN
vs Jose Colon
Midwest Cage Championship· Sep 23, 2011· 2-0 vs 0-2
TKO
WIN
vs Orlando Peace
Midwest Cage Championship· Jun 24, 2011· 1-0 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Daraughn Smith-Canada
Midwest Cage Championship· Mar 4, 2011· 0-0 vs 1-3
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1605▲11
Peak: 1631Jun 14, 2013
Rated fights: 25

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Frequently asked questions

When does Luis Saldana fight next?

Luis Saldana has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Luis Saldana's record?

Luis Saldana's professional MMA record is 18-7-1.

Who is Luis Saldana fighting next?

Luis Saldana's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Luis Saldana fight last?

Luis Saldana most recently fought Sean Woodson at UFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2 on Saturday, August 20, 2022, -.

What weight class does Luis Saldana fight in?

Luis Saldana fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Luis Saldana have?

Luis Saldana has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How tall is Luis Saldana?

Luis Saldana is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Luis Saldana weigh?

Luis Saldana weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Luis Saldana's reach?

Luis Saldana has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Luis Saldana?

Luis Saldana is 35 years old (born Jan 27, 1991).

Where is Luis Saldana from?

Luis Saldana is from United States.

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