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

Tyson Pedro def. Saparbeg Safarov (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 3:54
Saparbeg Safarov
Saparbeg 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
Referee
Peter Hickmott
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Tale of the Tape

10-5-0
Record
9-3-0
0
Win Streak
0
34
Age
39
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
79"
201 cm
Reach
78"
198 cm
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Stance
—
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
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Nationality
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Striking Profile

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

Grappling Profile

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

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Tyson Pedro · 1-4
  • L
    Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
    PFL Belfast: Kelly vs. WilsonThu, Apr 16, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Dovlet 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
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%