UFC

Luis Saldana

UFC16-7-0

Division
Featherweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 11"
Weight
145 lbs.
Reach
73"
Nationality
Des Moines, United States

Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
9
Wins by submission
5

Striking accuracy

59%

77 landed · 130 attempted

Fight history

  • Sean Woodson

    UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 · Aug 20, 2022

    Defeated

    Split Decision · Round 3

  • Bruno Souza

    UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus · Mar 26, 2022

    Winner

    Unanimous Decision · Round 3

  • Austin Lingo

    UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Gastelum · Aug 21, 2021

    Defeated

    Unanimous Decision · Round 3

  • Jordan Griffin

    UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland · Apr 10, 2021

    Winner

    Decision · Round 3

Luis Saldana Bio

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!

Record
16-7-0
Division
Featherweight
Fighting style
Striker
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 11"
Weight
145 lbs.
Reach
73"
Leg reach
40.00
Nationality
Des Moines, United States

Luis Saldana 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.

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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?

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