At 37 years old and in his sixth year fighting for Bellator, John Salter finally seems to be receiving the recognition he deserves. Since Bellator began releasing rankings in March, Salter has held firm as the top-ranked middleweight contender for the organization. Meanwhile, he also serves as the head coach for Salty Dog Jiu-Jitsu in Wilmington, North Carolina, which is home to several up-and-coming fighters. Being successful on just one of those fronts is impressive, but doing so for both puts the Gardendale, Alabama native in rarified air.
John Salter: “Great Guys” in Gym Allow for Successful Coaching
When it comes to fighters that also serve as their gym’s head coach, UFC welterweight and Glory MMA and Fitness head coach James Krause is widely-recognized as the cream of the crop.