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Tarec Saffiedine

Former Fighter • 16-7-0 (W-L-D)
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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3 years ago

UFC Minute: Under-the-Radar in Singapore

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews some under-the-radar fights to look out for at Fight Night 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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4 years ago

UFC Minute: Great fights flying under radar at UFC 207

Friday night's UFC 207 has so many big names, that a few fights are flying under-the-radar but well worth your time. Lisa Foiles breaks down which fights you can't miss, including Magny vs Hendricks, Borg vs Smolka and Kim vs Saffiedine
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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4 years ago

Fight Night Las Vegas: Tarec Saffiedine - The Best of Belgium

No. 10-ranked welterweight fighter Tarec Saffiedine is hoping to become the pride of Belgium. Saffiedine takes a big step in that direction on Sunday when he takes on Rick Story at Fight Night Las Vegas.
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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5 years ago

Fight Night Newark: Post Fight Press Conference Highlights

Watch the highlights from the post-fight press conference at Fight Night New Jersey, including fighters Anthony Johnson, Ben Rothwell, Bryan Barberena and more.
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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5 years ago

Fight Night New Jersey: Tarec Saffiedine - Backstage Interview

Tarec Saffiedine impressed in his first fight in the Octagon since October 2014. Saffiedine earned a unanimous decision victory over UFC veteran Jake Ellenberger at Fight Night New Jersey on Saturday.
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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5 years ago

UFC Minute: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2016

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles takes a look at the Fight Night Newark card to pick out some fights that may be flying under-the-radar but are definitely worth your attention.
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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6 years ago

Fight Night Broomfield: Tickets on Sale Friday!

Get your tickets to Fight Night Broomfield: Brown vs. Saffiedine now!
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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6 years ago

Fight Night Halifax: Tarec Saffiedine Gym Escape

When he's training for a headlining fight, Tarec Saffiedine spends so much time in the gym that he uses family time for a much needed escape.
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7 years ago

UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim Event Replay

In the five-round main event, former Strikeforce welterweight champion Tarec Saffiedine makes his awaited UFC debut against hard-hitting Korean knockout artist Hyun Gyu Lim.
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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7 years ago

UFC Singapore: Main Event Breakdown

Get a look at the numbers behind Tarec Saffiedine and Hyun Gyu Lim, the two stars of Saturday main event at UFC Singapore. Watch it on UFC Fight Pass at UFC.TV/FightPass or on UFC.TV.
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7 years ago

UFC Singapore: Saffiedine Vlog

Follow number eight welterweight and the outgoing Strikeforce champion Tarec Saffiedine as he prepares for his UFC debut on January 4th at UFC Singapore on UFC Fight Pass/UFC.TV.
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7 years ago

UFC Singapore: Saffiedine Talks Training in Southeast Asia

Welterweight contender Tarec Saffiedine goes to Singapore early to train at Evolve gym, enjoy the beauty of Southeast Asia, and get ready for his battle at UFC Fight Night Singapore on Jan. 4.

Stats

Striking accuracy 46% 46%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
360
Sig. Strikes Attempted
784
Grappling accuracy 33% 33%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
4
Takedowns Attempted
12
3.73
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
7.39
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.62
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.16
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
62
%
Sig. Str. Defense
85
%
Takedown Defense
0.47
Knockdown Ratio
16:05
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
301 (84%)
Clinch
53 (15%)
Ground
6 (2%)

Sig. Str. by target

54% 196 Head 17% 62 Body 28% 102 Leg

Win By Way

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

Event Results

  • Win

    Saffiedine vs Dos Anjos

    Round
    3
    Time
    04:58
    Method
    DEC
    Watch Replay Recap
  • Win

    Saffiedine vs Story

    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
    Watch Replay Recap

Biography

Status
Not Fighting
Hometown
Brussels, Belgium
Trains at
Temecula
Age
33
Height
70.00
Weight
170.00
Octagon Debut
Jan. 08, 2012
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
42.00
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