Luis Saldaña Explained

Luis Saldaña
Birth Date:27 January 1991
Birth Place:Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in
Weight Lb:145
Weight Class:Featherweight
Reach:73 in[1]
Stance:Orthodox
Fighting Out Of:Phoenix, Arizona
Team:Fight Ready
Years Active:2011–present
Mma Kowin:9
Mma Subwin:6
Mma Decwin:2
Mma Koloss:1
Mma Subloss:2
Mma Decloss:4
Mma Draw:1
Sherdog:77414

Luis Saldaña (born January 27, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Having his first boxing match at eight years old, he was introduced to the sport by his father. He the Iowa Silver Gloves three times and the 2009 Iowa Golden Gloves.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Saldaña compiled a 14–6 record on the regional scene, with some highlights being capturing the Ascendancy FC Featherweight Title after anocking out Will Shutt with a high kick in the first round and winning the TFS Featherweight title vagainst Ramiro Hernandez via doctor stoppage. His regional career culminated in a rear-naked choke victory in the second round against Carl Wittstock at LFA 60.[3] [4]

Saldaña was invited to compete at Dana White's Contender Series 34 against Vince Murdock on November 4, 2020. He won the bout via third-round technical knockout and was awarded a contract with the UFC.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Saldaña made his debut against Jordan Griffin on April 10, 2021 at UFC on ABC 2.[6] He won the bout via controversial unanimous decision.[7] 16 out of 18 media scores gave it to Griffin.[8]

In his sophomore performance, Saldaña faced Austin Lingo on August 21, 2021 at .[9] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[10]

Saldaña faced Bruno Souza on March 26, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 33.[11] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[12]

Saldaña faced Sean Woodson on August 20, 2022 at UFC 278.[13] The bout was scored a split draw.[14]

On March 13, 2024, it was announced that Saldana was released from the UFC.[15]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center|17–7–1|Luis Guillen|Submission (triangle choke)|Absolute Combat League 3||align=center|2|align=center|4:25|Des Moines, Iowa, United States||-|Draw|align=center||Sean Woodson|Draw (split)|UFC 278||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States||-|Win|align=center|16–7|Bruno Souza|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Columbus, Ohio, United States||-|Loss|align=center|15–7|Austin Lingo|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-|Win|align=center|15–6|Jordan Griffin|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|14–6|Vince Murdock|TKO (punches)|Dana White's Contender Series 34||align=center|3|align=center|0:44|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|13–6|Carl Wittstock|Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) |LFA 60||align=center|2|align=center|4:38|Clive, Iowa, United States||-|Win|align=center|12–6|Ramiro Hernandez|TKO (doctor stoppage)|The Fight Series||align=center|2|align=center|5:00|West Des Moines, Iowa, United States||-|Win|align=center|11–6|Will Shutt|TKO (head kick)|Ascendancy FC 16||align=center|1|align=center|3:33|Clive, Iowa, United States||-|Loss|align=center|10–6|Alex Wiggs Jr.|Decision (unanimous)|Brutaal Genesis Iowa: Fight Night at Hy-Vee Hall||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Des Moines, Iowa, United States||-|Loss|align=center|10–5|Mike Santiago|TKO (punches)|RFA 39||align=center|3|align=center|2:27|Hammond, Indiana, United States||-|Win|align=center|10–4|Chris Mickle|TKO (retirement)|Ascendancy FC 9||align=center|1|align=center|1:07|Clive, Iowa, United States||-|Win|align=center|9–4|Dyllon Muniz|KO (punch)|Ascendancy FC 8||align=center|1|align=center|0:53|Clive, Iowa, United States||-|Loss|align=center|8–4|Anthony Baccam|Submission (rear-naked choke)|MCC 61||align=center|3|align=center|1:31|Des Moines, Iowa, United States||-|Loss|align=center|8–3|Damien Childress|Decision (unanimous)|Pinnacle Combat 17||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–2|Sekou Moore|Submission (triangle choke)|MCC 52||align=center|2|align=center|2:34|Des Moines, Iowa, United States||-|Loss|align=center|7–2|Justin Lawrence|Decision (unanimous)|RFA 10||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Des Moines, Iowa, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–1|Prentiss Wolf|TKO (submission to punches)|MCC 48||align=center|1|align=center|1:51|Des Moines, Iowa, United States||-|Win|align=center|6–1|Mitch Parker|Submission (triangle choke)|MCC 47||align=center|1|align=center|3:15|Des Moines, Iowa, United States||-|Win|align=center|5–1|Nic Cox|TKO (submission to punches)|MCC 45||align=center|1|align=center|0:50|Des Moines, Iowa, United States||-|Loss|align=center|4–1|Tom Ahrens|Submission (rear-naked choke)|MCC 41||align=center|1|align=center|2:18|Des Moines, Iowa, United States| |-|Win|align=center|4–0|Zakk Smith|TKO (punches)|MCC 38||align=center|3|align=center|4:15|Des Moines, Iowa, United States||-|Win|align=center|3–0|Jose Colon|KO (punch)|MCC 36||align=center|2|align=center|3:58|Des Moines, Iowa, United States||-|Win|align=center|2–0|Orlando Peace|Submission (rear-naked choke)|MCC 34||align=center|1|align=center|3:56|Des Moines, Iowa, United States||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Daraughn Canada|Submission (armbar)|MCC 32||align=center|2|align=center|2:13|Des Moines, Iowa, United States|[16]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stats UFC. ufcstats.com.
  2. Web site: 2020-10-19 . Luis Saldana UFC . 2022-03-25 . www.ufc.com . en.
  3. Web site: 2019-02-13 . LUIS SALDAÑA LOOKS TO MAKE IT 3 IN A ROW AT LFA 60 DES MOINES FightBook MMA . 2022-03-25 . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2019-02-16 . LFA 60 results: Julius Anglickas claims vacant light heavyweight title . 2022-03-25 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  5. Web site: Staff . 2020-11-04 . Dana White's Contender Series Season 4, Week 8 Results . 2020-11-04 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  6. Web site: Redactie . 2021-02-03 . Jordan Griffin vs. Luis Saldana added to UFC event on April 10 . 2021-02-03 . mma.dna.nl . nl.
  7. Web site: Doherty . Dan . 10 April 2021 . UFC Vegas 23 Results: Luis Saldana Victorious in Debut by Surprising Decision . 10 April 2021 . Cageside Press.
  8. Web site: Luis Saldana defeats Jordan Griffin . MMAdecisions.
  9. Web site: DNA . MMA . 2021-05-12 . Luis Saldana vs. Austin Lingo toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 21 augustus . 2021-05-12 . MMA DNA . en-US.
  10. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2021-08-21 . UFC Vegas 34 Results: Austin Lingo Takes Decision Over Tiring Luis Saldana . 2021-08-22 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2022-01-29 . Saldana vs. Souza toegevoegd aan UFC Columbus . 2022-03-22 . Eurosport . nl.
  12. Web site: Behunin . Alex . 2022-03-26 . UFC Columbus: Luis Saldana Battles to Decision Win Over Bruno Souza . 2022-03-27 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  13. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2022-06-20 . Multiple fights announced for UFC 278 in Salt Lake City . 2022-06-27 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  14. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2022-08-20 . UFC 278: Wild fight, early foul leads to split draw in Sean Woodson vs. Luis Saldana . 2022-08-21 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  15. Web site: Staff . 2024-03-12 . Multiple Fighters Removed from UFC Roster, Including Three Confirmed Retirements . 2024-03-13 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  16. Web site: Sherdog.com. Luis Saldaña. Sherdog.

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