Justin Salas
| Justin Salas | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 13, 1982 Green River, Wyoming, United States |
| Other names | J-Bomb |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight (155 lb) |
| Reach | 70.0 in (178 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Denver, Colorado |
| Team | Grudge Training Center |
| Rank | Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Wrestling | NCAA Division I Wrestling |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 19 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Justin Bernard Salas (born March 13, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a lightweight. He is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Salas is from Green River, Wyoming and had a very successful career in wrestling. Salas was a two-time State Champion in high school, as well as a two-time high school All-American, in addition to winning the Dave Schultz High School Hall of Fame Award. Salas then went on to wrestle for the University of Wyoming's NCAA Division I program from 2000 to 2003, but dropped out of college to pursue a career in mixed martial arts.
On January 16, 2012 it was announced that Salas has signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC. He made his promotional debut on February 15 against fellow newcomer Anton Kuivanen in UFC on Fuel TV 1. He won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Salas faced Tim Means on June 8, 2012 at UFC on FX 3. Means defeated Salas via first round TKO.
Salas was expected to face Edson Barboza on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7. However, Salas was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Lucas Martins.
Salas faced Aaron Riley on July 27, 2013 at UFC on Fox 8. He won the back-and-forth fight by split decision.
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