Ivan Salaverry
Born
(1971-01-11) January 11, 1971 (age 53)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight
185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division
Reach
75+1⁄2 in (192 cm)
Style
Fighting out of
Seattle, Washington, United States
Team
Ivan Salaverry MMA
Rank
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active
1999–2008, 2011–2013
Mixed martial arts record
Total
23
Wins
14
By knockout
5
By submission
5
By decision
4
Losses
9
By knockout
4
By submission
1
By decision
3
By disqualification
1
Ivan E. Salaverry (born January 11, 1971) is a 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, BAMMA and the now-defunct World Fighting Alliance. 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. He also holds notable wins over Andrei Semenov and Joe Riggs.
Salaverry began his MMA career in August 1999. Over the next four years Salaverry acquired an 8-2 professional record, his most notable fight taking place in Japan for Shooto against Akihiro Gono, which he lost via KO in the first round. In 2002 Salaverry made his UFC debut defeating Russian fighter Andrei Semenov. Salaverry would continue to fight for the UFC, but struggled to find consistency. He lost by decision to Matt Lindland, submitted Tony Fryklund, choked out Joe Riggs, lost a decision to Nathan Marquardt, lost via TKO to Terry Martin and lost via armbar submission to Rousimar Palhares. After the Palhares fight, Ivan Salaverry announced his retirement.[citation needed] On 28 April 2011, it was announced that Salaverry would come out of retirement to replace the injured Phil Baroni at BAMMA 6. Here he fought Matt Ewin losing a disappointing decision.[1] On 21 July 2012, he fought Fraser Opie for the Cage Contender Light Heavyweight title[2] - coming in as a late replacement for former UFC fighter, Jeff Monson, who failed to make weight for the fight.[3] He lost this fight in the second round due to an illegal headkick.
He opened his own gym, Ivan Salaverry MMA, October 2005, in Seattle, Washington, where he lives with his wife and two sons.[4]
On December 11, 2015 Salaverry was promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu by 5th degree black belt Marcelo Alonso in Seattle.[citation needed]
On May 24, 2016 he was promoted to brown belt in Judo by 2nd Degree black belt Taylan Yuasa at his own gym in Seattle.[citation needed]
Professional record breakdown
23 matches
14 wins
9 losses
By knockout
5
4
By submission
5
1
By decision
4
3
By disqualification
0
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
14–9
Jerome Jones
Decision (unanimous)
Cage Warrior Combat 9
November 2, 2013
3
5:00
Kent, Washington, United States
Loss
13–9
Fraser Opie
DQ (illegal kick)
Cage Contender XIV
July 21, 2012
2
N/A
Dublin, Ireland
For the Cage Contender Light Heavyweight Championship, Salaverry kicked a downed opponent.
Loss
13–8
Matt Ewin
Decision (unanimous)
May 21, 2011
3
5:00
London, England
Loss
13–7
Submission (armbar)
May 24, 2008
1
2:36
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
13–6
TKO (suplex and punches)
May 26, 2007
1
2:04
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
13–5
Art Santore
TKO (punches)
July 22, 2006
2
4:18
Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss
12–5
Decision (unanimous)
August 6, 2005
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Marquardt tested positive for nandrolone.
Win
12–4
Submission (triangle choke)
April 16, 2005
1
2:42
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
11–4
Submission (body triangle)
October 22, 2004
1
1:36
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win
10–4
Khaliun Boldbataar
Decision (unanimous)
March 14, 2004
2
5:00
Niigata, Japan
Loss
9–4
TKO (dislocated finger)
K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix Final
September 21, 2003
1
2:42
Yokohama, Japan
Loss
9–3
Decision (unanimous)
September 27, 2002
3
5:00
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win
9–2
TKO (punches)
May 10, 2002
3
2:27
Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Win
8–2
John Renken
TKO (strikes)
HOOKnSHOOT - Overdrive
March 9, 2002
1
0:23
Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win
7–2
Jason Rigsby
Decision
HOOKnSHOOT - Kings 2
November 18, 2001
2
5:00
Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win
6–2
Steve Heath
TKO (cut)
IFC - Warriors Challenge 15
August 31, 2001
1
2:54
Oroville, California, United States
Win
5–2
Dan Corpstein
KO (knees)
AMC: Revenge of the Warriors
July 21, 2001
2
N/A
Rochester, Washington, United States
Loss
4–2
KO (spinning back kick)
Shooto - To The Top 1
January 19, 2001
1
3:06
Tokyo, Japan
Win
4–1
Dan Corpstein
Submission (rear-naked choke)
AMC - Path of the Warrior
December 2, 2000
2
0:52
Kirkland, Washington, United States
Loss
3–1
Adam Ryan
KO (punches)
Western Canada's Toughest 2
August 12, 2000
N/A
N/A
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win
3–0
Jason Derrah
Submission (armbar)
UFCF - Everett 1
June 24, 2000
2
N/A
Everett, Washington, United States
Win
2–0
Auggie Padeken
Decision (unanimous)
SuperBrawl 17
April 15, 2000
2
5:00
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win
1–0
Peter da Silva
Submission
PPKA: Wenatchee
August 22, 1999
1
N/A
Wenatchee, Washington, United States
Kickboxing record
Result
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Draw
0–0–1
Decision draw
July 29, 2003
3
3:00
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest
