Ivan Salaverry
Record: 13 - 8
Height: 6'0" (183cm)
Weight: 185 lbs
Age: 41

Ivan E. Salaverry (born January 11, 1971) is a retired Canadian mixed martial arts fighter and instructor. He is a member of Tito Ortiz's Team Punishment, and is known for his well-rounded skills. Salaverry is a middleweight veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the now-defunct World Fighting Alliance. After a long layoff, he made his UFC return at UFC 71, losing to Terry Martin.

He is also notable for being a pioneer of the crucifix-style position from side control, which is often referred to as "The Salaverry" during Mixed Martial Arts broadcasts, particularly by UFC commentator Joe Rogan.

Career Statistics:
Knockout Wins:  1   (05%) Knockout Losses:  2   (10%)
TKO Wins:  4   (19%) TKO Losses:  2   (10%)
Submission Wins:  5   (24%) Submission Losses:  1   (05%)
Decision Wins:  3   (14%) Decision Losses:  3   (14%)
Draws: 0 No Contests: 0
Career Fights:
Opponent Method Event Date Rnd
Loss Matt Ewin Unanimous Decision BAMMA 6: British Association of Mixed Martial Arts 6 May. 21, 2011 3
Loss Rousimar Palhares Submission UFC 84: Ill Will May. 24, 2008 1
Loss Terry Martin Technical Knockout UFC 71: Liddell vs. Jackson May. 26, 2007 1
Win Art Santore Technical Knockout WFA: King of the Streets Jul. 22, 2006 2
Loss Nate Marquardt Unanimous Decision UFC: Ultimate Fight Night Aug. 06, 2005 3
Win Joe Riggs Submission UFC 52: Couture vs Liddell 2 Apr. 16, 2005 1
Win Tony Fryklund Submission UFC 50: The War of '04 Oct. 22, 2004 1
Win Khaliun Boldbataar Unanimous Decision K-1: Beast 2004 Mar. 14, 2004 2
Loss Rene Rooze Technical Knockout K-1: Japan Grand Prix 2003 Sep. 21, 2003 1
Loss Matt Lindland Unanimous Decision UFC 39: The Warriors Return Sep. 27, 2002 3
Win Andrei Semenov Technical Knockout UFC 37: High Impact May. 10, 2002 3
Win John Renken Technical Knockout Hook n Shoot: Overdrive Mar. 09, 2002 1
Win Jason Rigsby Decision Hook n Shoot: Kings 2 Nov. 18, 2001 2
Win Steve Heath Technical Knockout IFC WC 15: Warriors Challenge 15 Aug. 31, 2001 1
Win Dan Corpstein Knockout AMC: Revenge of the Warriors Jul. 21, 2001 2
Loss Akihiro Gono Knockout Shooto: To The Top 1 Jan. 19, 2001 1
Win Dan Corpstein Submission AMC: Path of the Warrior Dec. 02, 2000 2
Loss Adam Ryan Knockout WCT: Western Canada's Toughest 2 Aug. 12, 2000
Win Jason Darrah Submission UFCF: Everett Extreme Challenge 1 Jun. 24, 2000 2
Win Auggie Padeken Unanimous Decision SB 17: SuperBrawl 17 Apr. 15, 2000 2
Win Peter da Silva Submission PPKA: Wenatchee Aug. 22, 1999
Total Fights: 21   |   Record: 13 - 8
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