Roman Salazar

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Roman Salazar
Born (1988-02-21) February 21, 1988 (age 36)
United States
Other namesEl Gallito
Residence Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Nationality American
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) [1]
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division Bantamweight
Featherweight
Reach68 in (170 cm) [2]
Fighting out of Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
TeamFight Ready
Years active2009-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total25
Wins14
By knockout6
By submission3
By decision4
By disqualification1
Losses10
By knockout2
By submission4
By decision4
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Roman Salazar (born February 21, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Bantamweight division of Bellator.

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Background

Born and raised in raised in the small town of Mammoth, Arizona, Salazar worked for a while after finishing high school as a cable technician before shifting his focus to mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Salazar began competing in amateur fights in 2007 as a lightweight before turning professional in 2009. He competed in several different regional promotions across Arizona where he was able to compile a record of 9 - 2.

On the heels of his first round submission victory over Jose Carbajal in September 2014, Salazar signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. [3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Salazar made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement against Mitch Gagnon on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 54, filling in for an injured Rob Font. [4] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. [5]

Salazar faced Norifumi Yamamoto on February 28, 2015, at UFC 184. [6] The bout was declared a no contest after an accidental eye poke by Yamamoto rendered Salazar unable to continue midway through the second round. [7]

Salazar faced Marlon Vera on August 8, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 73. [8] He lost the fight via submission in the second round [9] and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Bellator MMA

Salazar faced James Gallagher at Bellator:Dublin on September 27, 2019, but was defeated early in round one by submission (Guillotine choke). [10]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
22 matches13 wins8 losses
By knockout62
By submission32
By decision34
By disqualification10
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win14–10 (1)Cody HuardKO (kick to the body) Road to ONE: RUF 41 June 20, 202132:54 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss13–10 (1) James Gallagher Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 227 September 27, 201910:35 Dublin, IrelandCatchweight (140lbs) bout.
Loss13–9 (1)Mario IsraelDecision (Split) LFA 72 July 26, 201935:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesCatchweight (140lbs) bout.
Win13–8 (1)Evan DeLongDecision (Unanimous)Iron Boy MMA 14March 30, 201935:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesWon the Vacant IBP Featherweight Championship
Loss12–8 (1)Eduardo Alvarado OsunaTKO (punches) Combate 22 September 14, 201814:14 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesCatchweight (140lbs) bout.
Loss12–7 (1) Casey Kenney Decision (unanimous) LFA 44: Frincu vs. Aguilera June 29, 201835:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win12–6 (1)Federico BetancourtTKO (punches)Iron Boy MMA 10March 24, 201820:34 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesWon the IBMMA Bantamweight Championship.
Win11–6 (1)Joey TrevinoTKO (punches)Iron Boy MMA 8September 23, 201711:28 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss10–6 (1)Ricky PalaciosDecision (split) Combate 13 April 20, 201735:00 Tucson, Arizona, United States Bantamweight bout.
Win10–5 (1)Gilberto AguilarDecision (unanimous)WFF: World Fighting Federation 32November 19, 201635:00 Chandler, Arizona, United States Featherweight bout.
Loss9–5 (1) Ed West Decision (unanimous)Aggression Session 3 - Another OneJune 18, 201635:00 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Loss9–4 (1) Marlon Vera Submission (triangle armbar) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux August 8, 201522:15 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
NC9–3 (1) Norifumi Yamamoto No Contest (accidental eye poke) UFC 184 February 28, 201522:37 Los Angeles, California, United StatesSalazar was rendered unable to continue.
Loss9–3 Mitch Gagnon Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine October 4, 201412:06 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Win9–2Jose CarbajalSubmission (guillotine choke)WFF 16September 20, 201412:06 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win8–2Carlos OchoaSubmission (rear-naked choke)WFF 14June 28, 201412:09 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win7–2Joe MadridDecision (unanimous)WFF 12March 1, 201435:00 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win6–2Michael ParkerDecision (unanimous)WFF 11August 24, 201335:00 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Loss5–2 Anthony Birchak TKO (punches)Coalition of Combat - Clash of the TitansJune 2, 201231:38 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win5–1Michael SharpneckTKO (punches)RUF MMA - Cage Rage on the RiverMarch 31, 201210:31 Parker, Arizona, United States
Win4–1Brett ShoenfeltDQ (illegal knee)UPN 3October 8, 201131:51 San Manuel, Arizona, United States
Win3–1Ramon AlemanKO (punch)UPN 2April 2, 201110:20 San Manuel, Arizona, United States
Win2–1Ruben S. GonzalesTKO (punches)UPN 1December 11, 201012:23 San Manuel, Arizona, United States
Loss1–1Sammy CiurdarDecision (split)WFF 1April 24, 201035:00 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win1–0Robert GaineySubmission (guillotine choke)RITC 134September 11, 200922:20 Tucson, Arizona, United States

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