Stats

Fighting style: Striker
Stance: Orthodox
Division: Featherweight
Height: 5' 11"
Reach: 73"
Leg reach: 40.00
Weight: 145 lbs.
Nationality: Des Moines, United States
Age: 30

Accolades

Recent win streak: 5
Wins by KO: 9
Wins by submission: 5

ATHLETE METRICS

STRIKING ACCURACY

Significant Strikes Attempted: 130
Significant Strikes Landed: 77

BIOGRAPHY

Luis Saldana is an American mixed martial artist and fighter who has been competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) since 2019. Born in Santa Ana, California in 1991, he began his amateur career at just 17 years old when he won a championship tournament for the Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Federation of Mexico. After turning professional, Luis racked up an impressive record that included wins over notable names like Fabricio Werdum and Gilbert Melendez.

In 2019, he was signed to the UFC and made his debut against Raulian Paiva at UFC Fight Night 156 on August 10th, 2019. He went on to win the fight by unanimous decision after three rounds. Since then he has gone 3-2 in five fights with one draw against Mark De La Rosa at UFC Fight Night 167 on February 15th 2020. He most recently defeated Jordan Griffin via technical knockout (TKO) at UFC Fight night 178 on September 19th 2020 in Las Vegas Nevada earning him “Performance of the night” honors from the promotion as well as a $50K bonus check for his efforts.

At just 29 years old, Luis Saldana has already proven himself as one of today’s top talents in MMA with his impressive performance inside of The octagon over five fights so far and many more expected to come soon enough! As a featherweight division fighter that stands 6 foot 2 inches tall with excellent striking power combined with slick technique and sharp submission skills Luis promises to be one of those fighters that are sure stick around for years to come!

Fight History

Sean Woodson
Luis Saldana: Defeated
by Split Decision in Round 3
Sat. Aug 20, 2022
UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2
278
Bruno Souza
Luis Saldana: Winner
by Unanimous Decision in Round 3
Sat. Mar 26, 2022
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus
Austin Lingo
Luis Saldana: Defeated
by Unanimous Decision in Round 3
Sat. Aug 21, 2021
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Gastelum
Jordan Griffin
Luis Saldana: Winner
by Decision in Round 3
Sat. Apr 10, 2021
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Does Luis Saldana Play Soccer?
Yes, Luis Saldana plays soccer.

Who Is Luis Saldana In MMA?
Luis Saldaña is an American mixed martial artist, competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, hailing from Des Moines, Iowa.

Who Is The Band Of Luis Saldana?
Unknown

Who Will Luis Saldana Fight Next?
As a UFC journalist, I'm currently unaware of who Luis Saldana (@SaldanaMMA) is set to fight next.

Who Is Luis Saldana, The Band Director?
Luis Saldana is a seasoned band director, having served as the Director of Bands at Wylie East High School and The Colony High School, in addition to his eight-year tenure as the Assistant Director of Bands for the Hebron High School Band in Carrollton, Texas.

Is Luis Saldana A Chiropractor?
Yes, Luis Saldana is a chiropractor.

What Is Luis Saldana's Record?
Luis Saldana holds a professional MMA record of 16 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw.

What Is Luis Saldana's Record On Sherdog?
As a UFC journalist, I am unable to provide the specific record of Luis Saldana on Sherdog, as the information isn't provided in the provided context.