Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 221: Romero vs Rockhold
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Tyson Pedro
AustraliaTyson Pedro
“Kangaroo Paws”
10-5-0
RESULT

Tyson Pedro def. Saparbeg Safarov (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 3:54
Saparbeg Safarov
RussiaSaparbeg Safarov
9-3-0
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Perth Arena, Perth, Australia

Tyson Pedro defeated Saparbeg Safarov by Submission in round 1 (3:54) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC 221: Romero vs Rockhold, held Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Perth Arena, Perth.

Fight stats

Tyson Pedro
Saparbeg Safarov
0
Knockdowns
0
12 of 23
Significant strikes
8 of 22
52%
Sig. strike accuracy
36%
17 of 28
Total strikes
10 of 24
0 of 1
Takedowns
2 of 5
0%
Takedown accuracy
40%
1
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
0:01
Control time
1:18
Significant strikes by target
6 of 17
Head
6 of 20
2 of 2
Body
1 of 1
4 of 4
Leg
1 of 1
10 of 18
Distance
4 of 14
2 of 5
Clinch
3 of 6
0 of 0
Ground
1 of 2

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
12 of 23
Sig. str.
8 of 22
17 of 28
Total str.
10 of 24
0 of 1
Takedowns
2 of 5
1
Sub. att
0
0:01
Ctrl
1:18

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tyson Pedro vs Saparbeg Safarov?

Tyson Pedro defeated Saparbeg Safarov by Submission in round 1 (3:54) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC 221: Romero vs Rockhold, held Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Perth Arena, Perth.

Referee
Peter Hickmott
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Tyson Pedro 62%38% Saparbeg Safarov

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

10-5-0
Record
9-3-0
1548
Elo rating
1464
0
Win Streak
0
34
Age
39
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
79"
201 cm
Reach
78"
198 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
Australia
Nationality
Russia

Striking Profile

2.90
SLpM
4.03
59%
Str. Acc.
48%
2.39
SApM
2.96
56%
Str. Def.
47%

Grappling Profile

0.76
TD Avg.
2.52
30%
TD Acc.
41%
50%
TD Def.
33%
0.80
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Tyson Pedro · 2-3
  • L
    Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
    PFL Belfast: Kelly vs. WilsonThu, Apr 16, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Vitor Petrino
    UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs GazievSat, Mar 2, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Anton Turkalj
    UFC 293: Adesanya vs StricklandSat, Sep 9, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 2:12 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Modestas Bukauskas
    UFC 284: Makhachev vs VolkanovskiSat, Feb 11, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Harry Hunsucker
    UFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2Sat, Aug 20, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 1:05 · Light Heavyweight
Saparbeg Safarov · 1-3
  • L
    Rodolfo Vieira
    UFC 248: Adesanya vs RomeroSun, Mar 8, 2020
    Submission · R1 · 2:58 · Middleweight
  • W
    Nicolae Negumereanu
    UFC Fight Night: Till vs MasvidalSat, Mar 16, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Tyson Pedro
    UFC 221: Romero vs RockholdSat, Feb 10, 2018
    Submission · R1 · 3:54 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Gian Villante
    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs AbdurakhimovSat, Dec 10, 2016
    TKO · R2 · 2:54 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 12 fights · 4 fights
24.9
Avg sig. strikes
30.0
0.33
Avg takedowns
1.25
0:56
Avg control time
3:04
70
Career high strikes
70
2
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Tyson Pedro
Strike target
Saparbeg Safarov
57%
Head
82%
23%
Body
8%
20%
Leg
10%
Tyson Pedro
Strike position
Saparbeg Safarov
73%
Distance
50%
17%
Clinch
8%
9%
Ground
43%