Ultimate Fighting Calendar
StrikeforceStrikeforce: Challengers 13
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
Tarec Saffiedine
BelgiumTarec Saffiedine
“Sponge”
16-7-0
RESULT

Tyron Woodley def. Tarec Saffiedine (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Tyron Woodley
United StatesTyron Woodley
“The Chosen One”
19-7-1
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, United States

Tyron Woodley defeated Tarec Saffiedine by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight main event of Strikeforce: Challengers 13, held Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tarec Saffiedine vs Tyron Woodley?

Tyron Woodley defeated Tarec Saffiedine by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight main event of Strikeforce: Challengers 13, held Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville.

Referee
Greg Franklin
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Tarec Saffiedine 50%50% Tyron Woodley

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

16-7-0
Record
19-7-1
1750
Power Index rating
1747
0
Win Streak
0
39
Age
44
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
Switch
Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Belgium
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
Folkstyle Wrestling
Tarec Saffiedine

No background on record

Camp Team Quest -Portland · Belgium

Tyron Woodley
  • 2018Black belt · BJJ · Din Thomas
  • 2005All-American · NCAA D1 · 165 lb
  • 2003All-American · NCAA D1 · 165 lb
  • 2003Champion · Big 12 Championships · 165 lb

Camp American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, US

Striking Profile

4.05
SLpM
2.36
47%
Str. Acc.
48%
3.06
SApM
2.76
62%
Str. Def.
54%

Grappling Profile

0.52
TD Avg.
1.06
36%
TD Acc.
40%
84%
TD Def.
87%
0.10
Sub. Avg.
0.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Tarec Saffiedine · 1-4
  • L
    Rafael Dos Anjos
    UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Correia · Jun 17, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Dong Hyun Kim
    UFC 207: Nunes vs Rousey · Dec 30, 2016
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Rick Story
    UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt · May 29, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Jake Ellenberger
    UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Bader · Jan 30, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Rory MacDonald
    UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Story · Oct 4, 2014
    TKO · R3 · 1:28 · Welterweight
Tyron Woodley · 0-5
  • L
    Anderson Silva
    Jake vs. Joshua · Dec 19, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 1:33
  • L
    Jake Paul
    Paul vs. Woodley 2 · Dec 18, 2021
    TKO · R6 · 2:12
  • L
    Jake Paul
    Paul vs. Woodley · Aug 29, 2021
    Split Decision
  • L
    Vicente Luque
    UFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou 2 · Mar 27, 2021
    Submission · R1 · 3:56 · Welterweight
  • L
    Colby Covington
    UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Woodley · Sep 19, 2020
    TKO · R5 · 1:19 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 6 fights · 16 fights
60.0
Avg sig. strikes
33.0
0.67
Avg takedowns
0.38
2:10
Avg control time
1:36
120
Career high strikes
61
2
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Tarec Saffiedine
Strike target
Tyron Woodley
54%
Head
56%
17%
Body
34%
28%
Leg
11%
Tarec Saffiedine
Strike position
Tyron Woodley
84%
Distance
51%
15%
Clinch
27%
2%
Ground
23%