Ivan Salaverry
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 and calm behavior. 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.
Personal life
He opened his own gym, Ivan Salaverry MMA, October 2005, in Seattle, Washington, where he lives with his wife and 2 sons, Ivan and Gabriel.In a recent interview with he said:
“This could be it for me, I honestly can tell you. I had a very nice career. I’ve talked it over with my wife and family, and the priorities are really going into the school, teaching, maybe some promotions, creating a fight team. Things of that nature.”
In what could possibly be his last MMA fight, Salaverry took on Brazilian newcomer Rousimar Palhares at UFC 84 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2008, losing by Submission (armbar) at 2:36 of Round 1.
On June 23, 2008 he announced that he has hung up his gloves for good and will no longer compete as a professional fighter.
Mixed martial arts record
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 12-6 | Rousimar Palhares | Submission (Armbar) | UFC 84: Ill Will | 1 | 2:36 | Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 12-5 | Terry Martin | TKO (Suplex and Punches) | UFC 71 - Liddell vs. Jackson | 1 | 2:04 | Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 12-4 | Art Santore | TKO (Strikes) | WFA - King of the Streets | 2 | 4:18 | Great Western Forum, Los Angeles, CA | |
| Loss | 11-4 | Nathan Marquardt | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC Ultimate Fight Night | 3 | 5:00 | Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 11-3 | Joe Riggs | Submission (Triangle Choke) | UFC 52 - Couture vs Liddell 2 | 1 | 2:42 | Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10-3 | Tony Fryklund | Submission (Body Lock) | UFC 50 - The War of '04 | 1 | 1:36 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ | |
| Win | 9-3 | Khaliun Boldbataar | Decision (Unanimous) | K-1 - Beast 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Niigata, Japan | |
| Loss | 8-3 | Rene Rooze | TKO (Dislocated Finger) | K-1 - Japan Grand Prix 2003 | 1 | 2:42 | Yokohama, Japan | |
| Loss | 8-2 | Matt Lindland | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 39 - The Warriors Return | 3 | 5:00 | Mohegan Sun Casino Uncasville, Connecticut | |
| Win | 8-1 | Andrei Semenov | TKO (Strikes) | UFC 37 - High Impact | 3 | 2:27 | Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 7-1 | John Renken | TKO | HOOKnSHOOT - Overdrive | 1 | 0:23 | Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 6-1 | Jason Rigsby | Decision | HOOKnSHOOT - Kings 2 | 2 | 5:00 | Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 5-1 | Steve Heath | TKO (Cut) | IFC WC 15 - Warriors Challenge 15 | 1 | 2:54 | California, United States | |
| Win | 4-1 | Dan Corpstein | KO (Knees) | AMC - Revenge of the Warriors | N/A | Washington, United States | ||
| Loss | 3-1 | Akihiro Gono | KO (Spinning Back Kick to the Ribs) | Shooto - To The Top 1 | 1 | 3:06 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 3-0 | Jason Derrah | Submission (Armbar) | UFCF - Everett 1 | 2 | Washington, United States | ||
| Win | 2-0 | Auggie Padeken | Decision (Unanimous) | SB 17 - SuperBrawl 17 | 2 | 5:00 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 1-0 | Peter da Silva | Submission | PPKA - Wenatchee | N/A | Washington, United States | ||
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