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Tarec Saffiedine

"Sponge"
16-7-0★ 1bonusBelgiumBelgiumLast 5
Amateur MMA 3-0

Last fight: Loss vs Rafael Dos Anjos · Unanimous Decision · Jun 17, 2017

16-7-0 · 6 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Rafael Dos AnjosUD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holm vs Correia·June 17, 2017

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CAREER SUMMARY

Tarec Saffiedine holds a professional MMA record of 16-7-0. Saffiedine has won 16 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Saffiedine lands 3.73 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 0.62 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 17, 2017. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
Stance
Switch
DOB
Sep 6, 1986
Age
40
Nationality
Belgium
Birthplace
Brussels, Belgium

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Rafael Dos Anjos
    UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Correia· Jun 17, 2017· Welterweight· 16-7 vs 26-9
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Dong Hyun Kim
    UFC 207: Nunes vs Rousey· Dec 30, 2016· Welterweight· 16-6 vs 22-3-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Rick Story
    UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt· May 29, 2016· Welterweight· 16-5 vs 19-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Jake Ellenberger
    UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Bader· Jan 30, 2016· Welterweight· 16-4 vs 30-11
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. LOSS
    vs Rory MacDonald
    UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs MacDonald· Oct 4, 2014· Welterweight· 15-4 vs 18-2
    TKO
    R3 · 1:28
  6. WIN
    vs Hyun Gyu Lim
    UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs Lim· Jan 4, 2014· Welterweight· 15-3 vs 12-4-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
    FOTN
  7. WIN
    vs Nate Marquardt×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Strikeforce: Marquardt vs Saffiedine· Jan 11, 2013· Welterweight· 14-3 vs 32-11-2
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Roger Bowling
    Strikeforce: Rousey vs Kaufman· Aug 17, 2012· Welterweight· 13-3 vs 11-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Tyler Stinson
    Strikeforce: Rockhold vs Jardine· Jan 6, 2012· Welterweight· 12-3 vs 23-8
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Scott Smith
    Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs Henderson· Jul 29, 2011· Welterweight· 11-3 vs 17-9
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. LOSS
    vs Tyron Woodley
    Strikeforce: Challengers 13· Jan 6, 2011· Welterweight· 10-3 vs 8-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Brock Larson
    Shark Fights 13· Sep 11, 2010· Welterweight· 10-2 vs 32-5
    UD
  13. WIN
    vs Nate Moore
    Strikeforce: Challengers 8· May 20, 2010· Welterweight· 9-2 vs 7-2
    TKO
    R2 · 1:21
  14. WIN
    vs James Terry
    Strikeforce: Challengers 6· Feb 25, 2010· Welterweight· 8-2 vs 7-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. LOSS
    vs Dong Sik Yoon
    Dream 12: Cage of the Rising Sun· Oct 25, 2009· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 5-7
    SD
  16. WIN
    vs Seichi Ikemoto
    Dream 10· Jul 20, 2009· Welterweight· 7-1 vs 18-16-5
    UD
  17. WIN
    vs Mike Arellano
    California Regional· May 30, 2009· 6-1 vs 2-2
    SUB
  18. WIN
    vs Scott Rose
    Long Beach Fight Night 4· Apr 19, 2009· 5-1 vs 1-2
    SUB
    R1 · 0:58
  19. WIN
    vs Rich Bondoc
    Manitoba Regional· Jun 27, 2008· 4-1 vs 1-1
    SUB
  20. WIN
    vs Raymond Jarman
    Shooto Europe· Dec 15, 2007· 3-1 vs 3-7-1
    DEC
  21. WIN
    vs Sébastien Grandin
    France Regional· Jun 9, 2007· 2-1 vs 3-1
    SUB
  22. LOSS
    vs Kamil Aygun
    Belgium Regional· Apr 21, 2007· 1-1 vs 5-2
    DEC
  23. WIN
    vs Guillaume Janvier
    Shooto Europe· Mar 31, 2007· 1-0 vs 0-1
    SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Team Quest -Portland

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power94
Kick power95
Punch speed96
Kick speed95
Accuracy94
Takedowns69
Ground striking47
Submissions71
Chin90
Body strength94
Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 16-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.73per min
46% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.88per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.62per 15 min
33% success
Takedowns stuffed81%
Submission attempts0.2per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 2-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.73per min
46% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.88per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.62per 15 min
33% success
Takedowns stuffed81%
Submission attempts0.2per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Tarec Saffiedine sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Tarec Saffiedine has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Hyun Gyu Lim · UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs LimJan 4, 2014

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

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Official UFC Ranking

Tarec Saffiedine's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#7 Welterweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked
166

Welterweight

#1#5#10#152014201520162017Feb 4, 2013 · #10Feb 18, 2013 · #9Feb 25, 2013 · #8Aug 30, 2013 · #9Sep 2, 2013 · #10Sep 6, 2013 · #9Sep 23, 2013 · #9Dec 16, 2013 · #10Jan 7, 2014 · #9Apr 18, 2014 · #8Apr 21, 2014 · #10Jul 8, 2014 · #9Jul 28, 2014 · #10Aug 18, 2014 · #9Feb 2, 2015 · #8Apr 13, 2015 · #7May 25, 2015 · #8Sep 7, 2015 · #9Nov 23, 2015 · #10Jan 19, 2016 · #11Feb 1, 2016 · #10May 31, 2016 · #13Dec 14, 2016 · #12Jan 2, 2017 · #13Feb 1, 2017 · #11Feb 21, 2017 · #10Apr 12, 2017 · #11Jun 21, 2017 · #15Sep 13, 2017 · #15#15

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1762▼9
Peak
1818Jan 4, 2014
Rated fights
23
150016001700180020082010201220142016Mar 31, 2007 · 1548Apr 21, 2007 · 1524Jun 9, 2007 · 1569Dec 15, 2007 · 1590Jun 27, 2008 · 1620Apr 19, 2009 · 1645May 30, 2009 · 1661Jul 20, 2009 · 1678Oct 25, 2009 · 1662Feb 26, 2010 · 1683May 21, 2010 · 1713Sep 11, 2010 · 1733Jan 7, 2011 · 1710Jul 30, 2011 · 1731Jan 7, 2012 · 1743Aug 18, 2012 · 1763Jan 12, 2013 · 1796Jan 4, 2014 · 1818Oct 4, 2014 · 1806Jan 30, 2016 · 1788May 29, 2016 · 1776Dec 31, 2016 · 1771Jun 17, 2017 · 17621762

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Frequently asked questions

When does Tarec Saffiedine fight next?

Tarec Saffiedine has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Tarec Saffiedine's record?

Tarec Saffiedine's professional MMA record is 16-7-0.

Who is Tarec Saffiedine fighting next?

Tarec Saffiedine's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Tarec Saffiedine fight last?

Tarec Saffiedine most recently fought Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Correia on Saturday, June 17, 2017, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Tarec Saffiedine fight in?

Tarec Saffiedine fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Tarec Saffiedine have?

Tarec Saffiedine has 1 win by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Tarec Saffiedine won?

Tarec Saffiedine has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Tarec Saffiedine?

Tarec Saffiedine is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Tarec Saffiedine weigh?

Tarec Saffiedine weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Tarec Saffiedine's reach?

Tarec Saffiedine has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Tarec Saffiedine?

Tarec Saffiedine is 40 years old (born Sep 6, 1986).

Where is Tarec Saffiedine from?

Tarec Saffiedine is from Belgium.

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