Best fights of John Salter
Over 14 years as a professional, John Salter has compiled a 19-6 (17) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. John Salter loses to Gegard Mousasi via KO
On August 13, 2021 John Salter fought Gegard Mousasi for the Bellator middleweight title. Salter was 36 years old with a record of 18-4, and Mousasi was 36 with a record of 47-7-2. Salter was on a 3-fight winning streak and Mousasi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mousasi stopped Salter via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
2. John Salter submits Chidi Njokuani
On November 30, 2018 John Salter faced Chidi Njokuani in a middleweight bout. Salter was 33 years old with a record of 15-4, and Njokuani was 29 with a record of 18-5. Salter was coming off a loss, while Njokuani was coming off a win. Salter submitted Chidi Njokuani via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
3. John Salter defeats Costello van Steenis
On November 8, 2019 John Salter faced Costello van Steenis in a middleweight bout. Salter was 34 years old with a record of 16-4, and Steenis was 27 with a record of 12-1. Salter was coming off a win and Steenis was on a 6-fight winning streak. Salter won via unanimous decision.
4. John Salter chokes out Kendall Grove
On July 14, 2017 John Salter faced Kendall Grove in a middleweight bout. Salter was 32 years old with a record of 13-3, and Grove was 34 with a record of 23-16. Salter was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Grove was coming off a loss. Salter submitted Kendall Grove via choke-out in the 1st round.
5. John Salter submits Brandon Halsey
On June 17, 2016 John Salter faced Brandon Halsey in a middleweight bout. Salter was 31 years old with a record of 11-3, and Halsey was 29 with a record of 9-1. Salter was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Halsey was coming off a loss. Salter submitted Brandon Halsey via triangle choke in the 1st round.
6. John Salter submits Jason Radcliffe
On November 16, 2017 John Salter faced Jason Radcliffe in a middleweight bout. Salter was 32 years old with a record of 14-3, and Radcliffe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salter was on a 6-fight winning streak. Salter submitted Jason Radcliffe via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. John Salter KOs Claudio Annicchiarico
On December 10, 2016 John Salter faced Claudio Annicchiarico in a middleweight bout. Salter was 31 years old with a record of 12-3, and Annicchiarico was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salter was on a 4-fight winning streak. Salter stopped Claudio Annicchiarico via TKO in the 1st round.
8. John Salter submits Jaime Jara
On October 25, 2013 John Salter faced Jaime Jara in a middleweight bout. Salter was 28 years old with a record of 9-3, and Jara was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salter was coming off a win. Salter submitted Jaime Jara via triangle choke in the 1st round.
9. John Salter submits Ryan Machan
On December 9, 2011 John Salter faced Ryan Machan in a middleweight bout. Salter was 26 years old with a record of 7-2, and Machan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salter was on a 2-fight winning streak. Salter submitted Ryan Machan via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
10. John Salter KOs Fred Weaver
On April 27, 2013 John Salter faced Fred Weaver in a middleweight bout. Salter was 28 years old with a record of 8-3, and Weaver was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salter was coming off a loss. Salter stopped Fred Weaver via TKO in the 1st round.