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

Roman Salazar
Born (1988-02-21) February 21, 1988 (age 36)
United States
Other namesEl Gallito
ResidenceScottsdale, Arizona, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1]
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
DivisionBantamweight
Featherweight
Reach68 in (170 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofScottsdale, 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

Background

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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

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Early career

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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

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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

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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

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  • Iron Boy MMA
    • IBMMA Bantamweight Championship (one time)

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
22 matches 13 wins 8 losses
By knockout 6 2
By submission 3 2
By decision 3 4
By disqualification 1 0
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 14–10 (1) Cody Huard KO (kick to the body) Road to ONE: RUF 41 June 20, 2021 3 2:54 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss 13–10 (1) James Gallagher Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 227 September 27, 2019 1 0:35 Dublin, Ireland Catchweight (140lbs) bout.
Loss 13–9 (1) Mario Israel Decision (Split) LFA 72 July 26, 2019 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Catchweight (140lbs) bout.
Win 13–8 (1) Evan DeLong Decision (Unanimous) Iron Boy MMA 14 March 30, 2019 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Won the Vacant IBP Featherweight Championship
Loss 12–8 (1) Eduardo Alvarado Osuna TKO (punches) Combate 22 September 14, 2018 1 4:14 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Catchweight (140lbs) bout.
Loss 12–7 (1) Casey Kenney Decision (unanimous) LFA 44: Frincu vs. Aguilera June 29, 2018 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 12–6 (1) Federico Betancourt TKO (punches) Iron Boy MMA 10 March 24, 2018 2 0:34 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Won the IBMMA Bantamweight Championship.
Win 11–6 (1) Joey Trevino TKO (punches) Iron Boy MMA 8 September 23, 2017 1 1:28 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss 10–6 (1) Ricky Palacios Decision (split) Combate 13 April 20, 2017 3 5:00 Tucson, Arizona, United States Bantamweight bout.
Win 10–5 (1) Gilberto Aguilar Decision (unanimous) WFF: World Fighting Federation 32 November 19, 2016 3 5:00 Chandler, Arizona, United States Featherweight bout.
Loss 9–5 (1) Ed West Decision (unanimous) Aggression Session 3 - Another One June 18, 2016 3 5:00 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Loss 9–4 (1) Marlon Vera Submission (triangle armbar) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux August 8, 2015 2 2:15 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
NC 9–3 (1) Norifumi Yamamoto No Contest (accidental eye poke) UFC 184 February 28, 2015 2 2:37 Los Angeles, California, United States Salazar was rendered unable to continue.
Loss 9–3 Mitch Gagnon Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine October 4, 2014 1 2:06 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Win 9–2 Jose Carbajal Submission (guillotine choke) WFF 16 September 20, 2014 1 2:06 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win 8–2 Carlos Ochoa Submission (rear-naked choke) WFF 14 June 28, 2014 1 2:09 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win 7–2 Joe Madrid Decision (unanimous) WFF 12 March 1, 2014 3 5:00 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win 6–2 Michael Parker Decision (unanimous) WFF 11 August 24, 2013 3 5:00 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Loss 5–2 Anthony Birchak TKO (punches) Coalition of Combat - Clash of the Titans June 2, 2012 3 1:38 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 5–1 Michael Sharpneck TKO (punches) RUF MMA - Cage Rage on the River March 31, 2012 1 0:31 Parker, Arizona, United States
Win 4–1 Brett Shoenfelt DQ (illegal knee) UPN 3 October 8, 2011 3 1:51 San Manuel, Arizona, United States
Win 3–1 Ramon Aleman KO (punch) UPN 2 April 2, 2011 1 0:20 San Manuel, Arizona, United States
Win 2–1 Ruben S. Gonzales TKO (punches) UPN 1 December 11, 2010 1 2:23 San Manuel, Arizona, United States
Loss 1–1 Sammy Ciurdar Decision (split) WFF 1 April 24, 2010 3 5:00 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win 1–0 Robert Gainey Submission (guillotine choke) RITC 134 September 11, 2009 2 2:20 Tucson, Arizona, United States

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Teixeira vs. Saint Preux". UFC.com. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
  2. ^ "Roman Salazar". tapology.com.
  3. ^ Zane Simon (2014-10-01). "Welcome to the UFC Roman Salazar". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-10-01.
  4. ^ Staff (2014-09-29). "Rob Font out, Roman Salazar meets Mitch Gagnon at UFC Fight Night 54". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-09-29.
  5. ^ Matt Erickson (2014-10-04). "UFC Fight Night 54 results: Mitch Gagnon makes quick work of Roman Salazar". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-10-04.
  6. ^ Nathan McCarter (2014-11-26). "KID Yamamoto Returns at UFC 184 Against Roman Salazar". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved 2014-11-26.
  7. ^ Matt Erickson (2015-02-28). "UFC 184 results, photos: Accidental eye poke shuts down Roman Salazar vs. 'Kid' Yamamoto". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-02-28.
  8. ^ Staff (2015-05-29). "Roman Salazar vs. Marlon Vera added to UFC Fight Night in Nashville". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2015-05-29.
  9. ^ Ben Fowlkes (2015-08-08). "UFC Fight Night 73 results: Marlon Vera submits Roman Salazar in second round". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-08-08.
  10. ^ Jay Anderson (2019-09-19). "Roman Salazar Steps In For Cal Ellenor Against James Gallagher at Bellator: Dublin". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
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