| Ivan Salaverry | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 11, 1971 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Reach | 75+1⁄2 in (192 cm) |
| Style | Wrestling Kickboxing |
| 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 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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.