LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Justin Salas
12-7
Age
41
Height
5'8"
Weight
1555 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
07:03
Gym
—
Wins By
4 KO · 3 Sub · 5 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 2
Last 5
LLWLL
Finish Rate
58%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
TT
vs Thiago Tavares
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:38
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:38
LOSS
JP
vs Joe Proctor
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Miller· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 3:27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:27
WIN
BW
vs Ben Wall
UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 2:41
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 2:41
LOSS
JS
vs Jason Saggo
UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· 2016-03-05
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R1 4:31
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 4:31
LOSS
TM
vs Tim Means
UFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall· 2013-05-18
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 1:06
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 1:06
WIN
AK
vs Anton Kuivanen
UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger· 2013-03-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AR
vs Aaron Riley
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.4/min
Grappling
2.43 TD
Defense
69%
⚖️Justin adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head In Clinch
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head In Clinch (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (69%) and TD/15min (2.4).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (69%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (76% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
69%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
36% acc67%
Clinch
71% acc21%
Ground
83% acc12%
Striking Differential+0.46/min
3.42 landed/min2.96 absorbed/min
3.42
Landed/Min
2.96
Absorbed/Min
0.30
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed169
Sig. Strikes Attempted391
Key Insights
Uses leg kicks strategically (22%).
Strong defense at 69%.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
21%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
21%(est)
Landed
8
Defended
31
Total
39
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.43
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
39
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
16
Landed
78
Attempted
21%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.43/15min.
TD defense at 0% could be a vulnerability.
3 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (21%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
338
2.01
Ratio
Absorbed
168
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
2/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
34.3
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.4
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
76%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.01x) - consistent striking dominance.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (34.3) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:22
R2 Control
0:35
R3 Control
1:22
R1 to Final
+22%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+13.1pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+5.3pp
Body
+8.3pp
Leg
-13.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+13.1pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2586
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights