Justin Salas

Justin Bernard Salas^[3] (born March 13, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a lightweight. He was signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship from 2012 to 2016.

Justin Salas
Born	Justin Bernard Salas (1982-03-13) March 13, 1982 (age 43) Green River, Wyoming, U.S.
Other names	J-Bomb
Height	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight	155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division	Lightweight (155 lb)
Reach	70.0 in (178 cm)[1]
Fighting out of	Denver, Colorado
Team	Grudge Training Center
Rank	Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Wrestling	NCAA Division I Wrestling[2]
Years active	2006-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	19
Wins	12
By knockout	4
By submission	3
By decision	5
Losses	7
By knockout	4
By submission	3
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Salas is from Green River, Wyoming, and had a very successful career in wrestling. Salas was a two-time State Champion in high school, as well as a two-time high school All-American, in addition to winning the Dave Schultz High School Hall of Fame Award. Salas then went on to wrestle for the University of Wyoming's NCAA Division I program from 2000 to 2003, but dropped out of college to pursue a career in mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On January 16, 2012, it was announced that Salas has signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC. He made his promotional debut on February 15 against fellow newcomer Anton Kuivanen in UFC on Fuel TV 1.^[4] He won via unanimous decision.

Salas faced Tim Means on June 8, 2012, at UFC on FX 3.^[5] Means defeated Salas via first-round TKO.

Salas was expected to face Edson Barboza on January 19, 2013, at UFC on FX 7.^[6] However, Salas was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Lucas Martins.^[7]

Salas faced Aaron Riley on July 27, 2013, at UFC on Fox 8.^[8] He won the back-and-forth fight by split decision.

Salas faced Thiago Tavares on November 9, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 32, replacing an injured Quinn Mulhern.^[9] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Salas faced Ben Wall on May 10, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 40.^[10] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.

Salas faced Joe Proctor on July 16, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 45.^[11] Salas lost the bout via second-round TKO.^[12]

Salas faced Jason Saggo on March 5, 2016, at UFC 196.^[13] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.^[14]

Championships and accomplishments

• Full Force Fighting
  • FFF Lightweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

19 matches	12 wins	7 losses
By knockout	4	4
By submission	3	3
By decision	5	0

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	12–7	Jason Saggo	TKO (punches)	UFC 196	March 5, 2016	1	4:31	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	12–6	Joe Proctor	TKO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller	July 16, 2014	2	3:27	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win	12–5	Ben Wall	KO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva	May 10, 2014	1	2:21	Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Loss	11–5	Thiago Tavares	Submission (rear-naked choke)	UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 2	November 9, 2013	1	2:38	Goiânia, Brazil
Win	11–4	Aaron Riley	Decision (split)	UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga	July 27, 2013	3	5:00	Seattle, Washington, United States
Loss	10–4	Tim Means	TKO (knee and punches)	UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall 2	June 8, 2012	1	1:06	Sunrise, Florida, United States
Win	10–3	Anton Kuivanen	Decision (unanimous)	UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger	February 15, 2012	3	5:00	Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win	9–3	Joe Ellenberger	Decision (unanimous)	Victory Fighting Championship 36	October 14, 2011	5	5:00	Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win	8–3	Rob Emerson	Decision (unanimous)	Full Force Fighting - Vol. 1	January 30, 2011	3	5:00	Denver, Colorado, United States	Won the FFF Lightweight Championship.
Win	7–3	Matt Simms	TKO (punches)	Fight To Win/King of Champions: Worlds Collide	July 24, 2010	2	2:14	Denver, Colorado, United States
Win	6–3	Robert Simmons	TKO (punches)	Fight To Win: Phenoms	January 30, 2010	1	1:40	Denver, Colorado, United States
Win	5–3	Josh Arocho	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Midwest Championship Fighting: Resurrection	October 24, 2009	1	3:53	North Platte, Nebraska, United States
Loss	4–3	Eddie Pelczynski	TKO (punches)	Ring of Fire 35: Summer Brawl	August 1, 2009	1	0:09	Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss	4–2	Andrew Chappelle	Submission (triangle choke)	Ring of Fire 33: Adrenaline	January 10, 2009	1	2:06	Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win	4–1	Eric Fagyas	Submission (guillotine choke)	Warriors Collide 4	July 19, 2008	1	1:09	Cripple Creek, Colorado, United States
Win	3–1	Max Smith	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Ring of Fire 32: Respect	June 13, 2008	1	1:26	Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win	2–1	Kris Hartman	Decision (majority)	Ring of Fire 27: Collision Course	December 9, 2006	2	5:00	Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Win	1–1	Corey Lieberth	KO (punches)	Midwest Championship Fighting: Genesis	November 18, 2006	1	1:33	North Platte, Nebraska, United States
Loss	0–1	Corey Lieberth	Submission (armbar)	Victory Fighting Championship 13: Redemption	May 13, 2006	3	N/A	North Platte, Nebraska, United States

See also

• List of male mixed martial artists