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Tarec SaffiedineWW
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Tarec Saffiedine

"Sponge"

BelgiumBelgiumAge 39Tristar GymUFC
16
Wins
7
Losses
0
Draws
38%
Finish Rate
1
KO / TKO
5
Submissions
2007
Pro Debut

Biography

Tarec Robert Saffiedine is a Belgian former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Saffiedine has also formerly competed for DREAM and Strikeforce, and was the last Strikeforce Welterweight Champion.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy48%
Takedown accuracy36%

4.05

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.06

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.52

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.13

avg

Submissions

0.26

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 178 cmUFC debut Jan. 8, 2012Born Brussels, BelgiumTeam Temecula

How He Wins

KO / TKO1
Decision8
Submission5

Finish Rate

38%
6 of 16
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts23 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossBrazilRafael dos AnjosH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. CorreiaJun 17, 2017
LossSouth KoreaDong Hyun KimH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 207Dec 30, 2016
LossUnited StatesRick StoryH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. GarbrandtMay 29, 2016
WinUnited StatesJake EllenbergerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. BaderJan 30, 2016
LossCanadaRory MacDonaldH2HTKO (punches)R3UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. SaffiedineOct 4, 2014
WinSouth KoreaHyun Gyu LimH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. LimJan 4, 2014
WinUnited StatesNate MarquardtH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. SaffiedineJan 12, 2013
WinUnited StatesRoger BowlingH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: Rousey vs. KaufmanAug 18, 2012
WinUnited StatesTyler StinsonH2HDecision (split)R3Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. JardineJan 7, 2012
WinUnited StatesScott SmithH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: Fedor vs. HendersonJul 30, 2011
LossUnited StatesTyron WoodleyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. SaffiedineJan 7, 2011
WinUnited StatesBrock LarsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs PrangleySep 11, 2010
WinUnited StatesNate MooreH2HKO (punch)R2Strikeforce Challengers: Lindland vs. CaseyMay 21, 2010
WinUnited StatesJames TerryH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. HashiFeb 26, 2010
LossYoon Dong-SikDecision (split)R3DREAM 12Oct 25, 2009
WinJapanSeichi IkemotoH2HDecision (unanimous)R2DREAM 10Jul 20, 2009
WinUnited StatesMike ArellanoH2HSubmission (americana)R1War Gods 5May 30, 2009
WinScott RoseH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Long Beach Fight Night 4Apr 19, 2009
WinRich BondocH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Ultimate Cage Wars 12Jun 27, 2008
WinNetherlandsRaymond JarmanH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shooto Belgium: Encounter the BravesDec 15, 2007
WinSebastian GrandinSubmission (armbar)R1Xtreme Gladiators 3Jun 9, 2007
LossNetherlandsKamil UygunH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Night of the GladiatorsApr 21, 2007
WinGuillaume JanvierH2HSubmission (kimura)R1Shooto Belgium: ConsecrationMar 31, 2007

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