WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Tarec Saffiedine
16-7
Age
36
Height
5'10"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
15:31
Gym
Temecula
Wins By
1 KO · 5 Sub · 10 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 1R5 1
Last 5
LLLWL
Finish Rate
38%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Brussels, Belgium
Fight History
LOSS
RD
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RS
vs Rick Story
UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RM
vs Rory MacDonald
UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Saffiedine· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 1:28
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 1:28
WIN
HG
vs Hyun Gyu Lim
UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs Lim· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
DH
vs Dong Hyun Kim
UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey· 2016-12-30
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JE
vs Jake Ellenberger
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Bader
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.0/min
Grappling
0.52 TD
Defense
62%
⚖️Tarec adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (62%) and Strike Acc% (48%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (5/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (62%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 85% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (117% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
48%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
62%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
45% acc84%
Clinch
64% acc15%
Ground
75% acc2%
Striking Differential+0.99/min
4.05 landed/min3.06 absorbed/min
4.05
Landed/Min
3.06
Absorbed/Min
0.26
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed942
Sig. Strikes Attempted1963
Key Insights
Tarec is a distance-first striker, with 77% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (31%).
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Distance-dominant: 84% of output at range with 45% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 6.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
36%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
85%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
18%
Landed
4
Defended
18
Total
22
0.52
TD / 15min
0.13
Sub / 15min
4
TD Landed
22
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
24
Attempted
33%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (85%).
5 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
854
1.12
Ratio
Absorbed
760
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
6/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
26.9
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.5
Standing %
87%
R3 vs R1 Output
117%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (26.9) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
0:32
R2 Control
0:21
R3 Control
0:41
R1 to Final
+17%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+4.2pp
Body
-9.3pp
Leg
+5.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+4.9pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
17.5
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
22.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
129%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2889
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights