Best fights of Ivan Salaverry
Over 14 years as a professional, Ivan Salaverry has compiled a 14-9 (10) record, fighting across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ivan Salaverry loses to Nate Marquardt via unanimous decision
On August 6, 2005 Ivan Salaverry faced Nate Marquardt in a middleweight bout. Salaverry was 34 years old with a record of 12-4, and Marquardt was 26 with a record of 21-6-2. Salaverry was on a 3-fight winning streak and Marquardt was on a 2-fight winning streak. Salaverry lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Marquardt.
2. Ivan Salaverry submits Joe Riggs
On April 16, 2005 Ivan Salaverry faced Joe Riggs in a middleweight bout. Salaverry was 34 years old with a record of 11-4, and Riggs was 22 with a record of 21-4. Salaverry was on a 2-fight winning streak and Riggs was on a 8-fight winning streak. Salaverry submitted Joe Riggs via triangle choke in the 1st round.
3. Ivan Salaverry KOs Andrei Semenov
On May 10, 2002 Ivan Salaverry faced Andrei Semenov. Salaverry was 31 years old with a record of 8-2, and Semenov was 24 with a record of 21-2. Salaverry was on a 4-fight winning streak and Semenov was on a 10-fight winning streak. Salaverry stopped Andrei Semenov via TKO in the 3rd round.
4. Ivan Salaverry KOs Art Santore
On July 22, 2006 Ivan Salaverry faced Art Santore in a middleweight bout. Salaverry was 35 years old with a record of 12-5, and Santore was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salaverry was coming off a loss. Salaverry stopped Art Santore via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Ivan Salaverry submits Tony Fryklund
On October 22, 2004 Ivan Salaverry faced Tony Fryklund in a middleweight bout. Salaverry was 33 years old with a record of 10-4, and Fryklund was 33 with a record of 11-3. Both Salaverry and Fryklund were coming off a win. Salaverry submitted Tony Fryklund via body triangle in the 1st round.
6. Ivan Salaverry KOs John Renken in 23 seconds
On March 9, 2002 Ivan Salaverry faced John Renken. Salaverry was 31 years old with a record of 7-2, and Renken was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salaverry was on a 3-fight winning streak. Salaverry stopped John Renken via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Ivan Salaverry KOs Steve Heath
On August 31, 2001 Ivan Salaverry faced Steve Heath. Salaverry was 30 years old with a record of 5-2, and Heath was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salaverry was coming off a win. Salaverry stopped Steve Heath via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Ivan Salaverry submits Peter da Silva
On August 22, 1999 Ivan Salaverry faced Peter da Silva. Salaverry was 28 years old with a record of 0-0, and Silva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salaverry submitted Peter da Silva via submission in the 1st round.
9. Ivan Salaverry KOs Dan Corpstein in their 2nd fight
On July 21, 2001 Ivan Salaverry faced Dan Corpstein. It was their second meeting. Salaverry was 30 years old with a record of 4-2, and Corpstein was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salaverry was coming off a loss. Salaverry stopped Dan Corpstein via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Ivan Salaverry submits Dan Corpstein
On December 2, 2000 Ivan Salaverry faced Dan Corpstein. Salaverry was 29 years old with a record of 3-1, and Corpstein was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salaverry was coming off a loss. Salaverry submitted Dan Corpstein via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.