Justin Bernard Salas was born on March 13,1982 and is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a lightweight.
16 Facts About Justin Salas
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Justin Salas was signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship from 2012 to 2016.
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Justin 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.
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Justin 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.
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On January 16,2012, it was announced that Justin Salas has signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC.
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Justin Salas faced Tim Means on June 8,2012, at UFC on FX 3.
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Justin Salas was expected to face Edson Barboza on January 19,2013, at UFC on FX 7.
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However, Justin Salas was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Lucas Martins.
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Justin Salas faced Aaron Riley on July 27,2013, at UFC on Fox 8.
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Justin Salas faced Thiago Tavares on November 9,2013, at UFC Fight Night 32, replacing an injured Quinn Mulhern.
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Justin Salas lost the fight via submission in the first round.
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Justin Salas faced Ben Wall on May 10,2014, at UFC Fight Night 40.
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Justin Salas won the fight via knockout in the first round.
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Justin Salas faced Joe Proctor on July 16,2014, at UFC Fight Night 45.
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Justin Salas faced Jason Saggo on March 5,2016, at UFC 196.
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Justin Salas lost the fight via TKO in the first round and was released from the promotion.