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Welterweight Division

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"Sponge"

Tarec Saffiedine

Welterweight Division

16-7-0 (W-L-D)

Tarec Saffiedine
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LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 05: Andrei Arlovski prepares to face Frank Mir in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 191 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 5, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Imag
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UFC Minute: Under-the-Radar in Singapore

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: (R-L) Neil Magny of the United States lands a flying knee to the body of Hector Lombard of Cuba in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on March 20, 2016 in Brisbane
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UFC Minute: Great fights flying under radar at UFC 207

NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 30: Tarec Saffiedine celebrates his victory over Jake Ellenberger in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Prudential Center on January 30, 2016 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa L
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Fight Night Las Vegas: Tarec Saffiedine - The Best of Belgium

NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 30: Anthony Johnson celebrates his knockout victory over Ryan Bader in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Prudential Center on January 30, 2016 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/
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Fight Night Newark: Post Fight Press Conference Highlights

NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 30: (R-L) Tarec Saffiedine punches Jake Ellenberger in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Prudential Center on January 30, 2016 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty I
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Fight Night New Jersey: Tarec Saffiedine - Backstage Interview

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 14: Kevin Casey steps on the scale during the UFC weigh-in at the Valley View Casino Center on July 14, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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UFC Minute: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2016

SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 24: Matt Brown holds an open training session for media and fans at the SAP Center on July 24, 2014 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Fight Night Broomfield: Tickets on Sale Friday!

SINGAPORE - JANUARY 04: Tarec Saffiedine celebrates after his win over Lim Hyun Gyu in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Marina Bay Sands Resort on January 4, 2014 in Singapore. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via
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Fight Night Halifax: Tarec Saffiedine Gym Escape

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UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim Event Replay

SINGAPORE - JANUARY 02: (L-R) Opponents Tarec Saffiedine and Gyu Lim Hyun face off during the UFC Fight Night Singapore Ultimate Media Day at the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands on January 2, 2014 in Singapore. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via
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UFC Singapore: Main Event Breakdown

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UFC Singapore: Saffiedine Vlog

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UFC Singapore: Saffiedine Talks Training in Southeast Asia

Stats

Striking accuracy 48% 48%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
942
Sig. Strikes Attempted
1963
Takedown Accuracy 36% 36%

Takedown Accuracy

Takedowns Landed
4
Takedowns Attempted
22
4.05
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.06
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.52
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.13
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
62
%
Sig. Str. Defense
85
%
Takedown Defense
0.26
Knockdown Avg
15:31
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
723 (77%)
Clinch
177 (19%)
Ground
42 (4%)

Sig. Str. by target

50% 473 Head 19% 177 Body 31% 292 Leg

Win by Method

KO/TKO
1 (6%)
DEC
10 (63%)
SUB
5 (31%)

athlete record

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Brussels, Belgium
Trains at
Temecula
Age
36
Height
70.00
Weight
170.00
Octagon Debut
Jan. 8, 2012
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
42.00