Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Tyson Pedro
Kangaroo Paws
10-5-0
RESULT

Tyson Pedro def. Saparbeg Safarov (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 3:54
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

Betting Odds

Tyson Pedro
-293
75% implied win probability
Open: -259Best: -275
Saparbeg Safarov
+237
30% implied win probability
Open: +213Best: +250

Average moneyline across 5 sportsbooks.

Line Movement

Tyson PedroSaparbeg Safarov
30%40%50%60%70%80%Feb 2Feb 5Feb 8Feb 11Feb 2, 1:03 PM UTC · Tyson Pedro -219 (69%)Feb 2, 1:09 PM UTC · Tyson Pedro -229 (70%)Feb 3, 6:03 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -235 (70%)Feb 5, 5:30 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -237 (70%)Feb 5, 7:18 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -240 (71%)Feb 5, 7:39 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -243 (71%)Feb 5, 11:30 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -248 (71%)Feb 5, 11:45 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -250 (71%)Feb 5, 11:48 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -251 (72%)Feb 5, 1:54 PM UTC · Tyson Pedro -255 (72%)Feb 5, 2:03 PM UTC · Tyson Pedro -260 (72%)Feb 5, 3:03 PM UTC · Tyson Pedro -259 (72%)Feb 5, 3:45 PM UTC · Tyson Pedro -262 (72%)Feb 5, 11:30 PM UTC · Tyson Pedro -267 (73%)Feb 6, 6:03 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -268 (73%)Feb 6, 10:33 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -269 (73%)Feb 6, 3:57 PM UTC · Tyson Pedro -268 (73%)Feb 9, 12:30 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -269 (73%)Feb 9, 4:23 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -272 (73%)Feb 9, 4:37 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -273 (73%)Feb 9, 4:38 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -279 (74%)Feb 11, 6:24 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -280 (74%)Feb 11, 6:25 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -283 (74%)Feb 11, 7:15 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -284 (74%)Feb 11, 7:15 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -284 (74%)Feb 11, 7:25 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -282 (74%)Feb 11, 8:10 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -280 (74%)Feb 11, 9:15 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -282 (74%)Feb 11, 9:35 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -283 (74%)Feb 11, 9:40 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -282 (74%)Feb 11, 10:05 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -281 (74%)Feb 11, 10:35 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -282 (74%)Feb 11, 10:55 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -283 (74%)Feb 11, 11:04 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -287 (74%)Feb 11, 11:05 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -286 (74%)Feb 11, 11:05 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -286 (74%)Feb 11, 11:08 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -286 (74%)Feb 11, 11:10 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -292 (74%)Feb 11, 11:10 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -292 (74%)Feb 11, 11:12 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -292 (74%)Feb 11, 11:15 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -293 (75%)Feb 11, 11:16 AM UTC · Tyson Pedro -293 (75%)Feb 2, 1:03 PM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +192 (34%)Feb 2, 1:09 PM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +200 (33%)Feb 3, 6:03 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +205 (33%)Feb 5, 5:30 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +205 (33%)Feb 5, 7:18 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +208 (32%)Feb 5, 7:39 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +210 (32%)Feb 5, 11:30 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +212 (32%)Feb 5, 11:45 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +214 (32%)Feb 5, 11:48 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +215 (32%)Feb 5, 1:54 PM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +218 (31%)Feb 5, 2:03 PM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +223 (31%)Feb 5, 3:03 PM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +222 (31%)Feb 5, 3:45 PM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +225 (31%)Feb 5, 11:30 PM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +222 (31%)Feb 6, 6:03 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +223 (31%)Feb 6, 10:33 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +223 (31%)Feb 6, 3:57 PM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +222 (31%)Feb 9, 12:30 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +220 (31%)Feb 9, 4:23 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +223 (31%)Feb 9, 4:37 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +224 (31%)Feb 9, 4:38 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +225 (31%)Feb 11, 6:24 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +226 (31%)Feb 11, 6:25 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +228 (30%)Feb 11, 7:15 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +229 (30%)Feb 11, 7:15 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +230 (30%)Feb 11, 7:25 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +228 (30%)Feb 11, 8:10 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +227 (31%)Feb 11, 9:15 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +228 (30%)Feb 11, 9:35 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +229 (30%)Feb 11, 9:40 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +228 (30%)Feb 11, 10:05 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +227 (31%)Feb 11, 10:35 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +228 (30%)Feb 11, 10:55 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +229 (30%)Feb 11, 11:04 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +233 (30%)Feb 11, 11:05 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +231 (30%)Feb 11, 11:05 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +232 (30%)Feb 11, 11:08 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +233 (30%)Feb 11, 11:10 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +236 (30%)Feb 11, 11:10 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +237 (30%)Feb 11, 11:12 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +236 (30%)Feb 11, 11:15 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +236 (30%)Feb 11, 11:16 AM UTC · Saparbeg Safarov +237 (30%)-293+237
SportsbookTyson PedroSaparbeg Safarov
BetOnline-300+250
Bookmaker-295+240
Bovada-275+215
Pinnacle-290+250
unibet-305+230

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

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 63%37% Saparbeg Safarov

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

Fight DNA

Head to head

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (129 fighters)

Tyson Pedro
Knockout Artist
7 edges
Saparbeg Safarov
Grappling Specialist
4 edges
PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround

Radar scaled to this matchup · bars show the gap

Style shape

98Power66
98Speed56
98Precision57
84Durability83
57Engine71
47Wrestling98
79Ground71

Biggest edge Saparbeg Safarov, Takedowns +51

Attribute by attribute

Tyson Pedro is on the left of every row, Saparbeg Safarov on the right.
97Punch power84
98Kick power48
98Punch speed64
98Kick speed48
98Accuracy57
47Takedowns98
63Ground striking98
94Submissions43
85Chin72
83Body strength93
57Cardio71

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

Tale of the Tape

10-5-0
Record
9-3-0
1736
Power Index rating
1644
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
    PFL Washington DC: Jean vs. Rodriguez · Jul 25, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 4:59 · Heavyweight
  • L
    PFL Belfast: Kelly vs. Wilson · Apr 16, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Nowhere to Run · Feb 26, 2025
    TKO · R7 · 0:44 · Heavyweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev · Mar 2, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    UFC 293: Adesanya vs Strickland · Sep 9, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 2:12 · Light Heavyweight
Saparbeg Safarov · 2-3
  • W
    MFP 240 · May 25, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 2:16 · Heavyweight
  • L
    UFC 248: Adesanya vs Romero · Mar 8, 2020
    Submission · R1 · 2:58 · Middleweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Till vs Masvidal · Mar 16, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    UFC 221: Romero vs Rockhold · Feb 10, 2018
    Submission · R1 · 3:54 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Abdurakhimov · Dec 10, 2016
    TKO · R2 · 2:54 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 13 fights · 4 fights
23.7
Avg sig. strikes
30.0
0.31
Avg takedowns
1.25
0:52
Avg control time
3:04
70
Career high strikes
70
2
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Tyson Pedro
Strike target
Saparbeg Safarov
56%
Head
82%
24%
Body
8%
21%
Leg
10%
Tyson Pedro
Strike position
Saparbeg Safarov
79%
Distance
50%
14%
Clinch
8%
7%
Ground
43%