Last fight
UFC 278
Draw
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
9
Wins by Knockout
5
Wins by Submission
6
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 365
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 722
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 17
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Des Moines, United States
Fighting style
Striker
Age
32
Height
71.00
Weight
145.50
Octagon Debut
Apr. 10, 2021
Reach
73.00
Leg reach
40.00
- Pro since 2011
- Nine wins by KO, five by submission (2 triangle, 2 RNC, armbar)
- Six first-round finishes
- Owns 2018 win over UFC vet Ramiro Hernandez
- Has also faced Mike Santiago and Justin Lawrence
UFC 278 (8/20/22) Saldana and Sean Woodson fought to a three round split draw
UFC on ESPN (3/26/22) Saldana won a three round unanimous decision over Bruno Souza
UFC on ESPN (8/21/21) Saldana lost a three round unanimous decision to Austin Lingo
UFC on ABC (4/10/21) Saldana won a three round unanimous decision over Jordan Griffin
DWCS 4
Episode 8 (11/4/20) Saldana stopped Vince Murdock via strikes at :44 of the third round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I had my first boxing match at eight years old. Dad liked the sport and gave my brother and I a chance to try it out.
What ranks and titles have you held? Two different 145-lb titles in local promotions.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s huge for me to be able to compete with the best in world and better my future - it is a dream come true.
What was your job before you started fighting? I’ve worked full-time most of my fighting career. Currently I’m a warehouse worker.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 2009 Iowa Golden Gloves, 3x Silver Gloves in Iowa
Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke
Favorite Striking technique: Side kick
