Roman Salazar

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

Background 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

Early career 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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship 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. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Salazar faced Norifumi Yamamoto on February 28, 2015, at UFC 184. The bout was declared a no contest after an accidental eye poke by Yamamoto rendered Salazar unable to continue midway through the second round.

Salazar faced Marlon Vera on August 8, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 73. He lost the fight via submission in the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Bellator MMA

Salazar faced James Gallagher at Bellator:Dublin on September 27, 2019, but was defeated early in round one by submission (Guillotine choke).

Championships and accomplishments Iron Boy MMA IBMMA Bantamweight Championship (one time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Cody Huard KO (kick to the body) Road to ONE: RUF 41

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Loss

James Gallagher Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 227

Dublin, Ireland Loss

Mario Israel Decision (Split) LFA 72

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

Evan DeLong Decision (Unanimous) Iron Boy MMA 14

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Loss

Eduardo Alvarado Osuna TKO (punches) Combate 22

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Loss

Casey Kenney Decision (unanimous) LFA 44: Frincu vs. Aguilera

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

Federico Betancourt TKO (punches) Iron Boy MMA 10

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

Joey Trevino TKO (punches) Iron Boy MMA 8

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Loss

Ricky Palacios Decision (split) Combate 13

Tucson, Arizona, United States Win

Gilberto Aguilar Decision (unanimous) WFF: World Fighting Federation 32

Chandler, Arizona, United States Loss

Ed West Decision (unanimous) Aggression Session 3 - Another One

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Loss

Marlon Vera Submission (triangle armbar) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux

Nashville, Tennessee, United States NC

Norifumi Yamamoto No Contest (accidental eye poke) UFC 184

Los Angeles, California, United States Loss

Mitch Gagnon Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Win

Jose Carbajal Submission (guillotine choke) WFF 16

Chandler, Arizona, United States Win

Carlos Ochoa Submission (rear-naked choke) WFF 14

Chandler, Arizona, United States Win

Joe Madrid Decision (unanimous) WFF 12

Tucson, Arizona, United States Win

Michael Parker Decision (unanimous) WFF 11

Tucson, Arizona, United States Loss

Anthony Birchak TKO (punches) Coalition of Combat - Clash of the Titans

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

Michael Sharpneck TKO (punches) RUF MMA - Cage Rage on the River

Parker, Arizona, United States Win

Brett Shoenfelt DQ (illegal knee) UPN 3

San Manuel, Arizona, United States Win

Ramon Aleman KO (punch) UPN 2

San Manuel, Arizona, United States Win

Ruben S. Gonzales TKO (punches) UPN 1

San Manuel, Arizona, United States Loss

Sammy Ciurdar Decision (split) WFF 1

Tucson, Arizona, United States Win

Robert Gainey Submission (guillotine choke) RITC 134

Tucson, Arizona, United States