Saparbeg Safarov
Loss
Submission (R1 · 2:58)UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero
- Pro record 9-3-0
- UFC record 1-3-0
- Outside the UFC 8-0-0
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 4 bouts · through 2020-03-07
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
4 UFC bouts · 81 division peers
Data through 2020-03-07
1 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2019-03-16
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Saparbeg Safarov's professional MMA record?
Saparbeg Safarov has a professional MMA record of 9-3-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Saparbeg Safarov's UFC record?
Saparbeg Safarov's UFC record is 1-3-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 8-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Saparbeg Safarov fight next?
Saparbeg Safarov does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Saparbeg Safarov?
Saparbeg Safarov is 40 years old, born October 14, 1986.
How tall is Saparbeg Safarov?
Saparbeg Safarov stands 185 cm (6'1") tall, with a 198 cm (78") reach.
When was Saparbeg Safarov's last fight?
Saparbeg Safarov last fought on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero, losing to Rodolfo Vieira by submission in round 1.
What were the scorecards for Saparbeg Safarov vs Nicolae Negumereanu?
Saparbeg Safarov defeated Nicolae Negumereanu by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal on March 16, 2019. The official scorecards were Howard Hughes 29-26, Anders Ohlsson 29-26, Paul Sutherland 29-27 (winner's score first).
Saparbeg Safarov scouting report
Saparbeg Safarov, a middleweight, went 9-3 as a pro and 1-3 in the UFC (8-0 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov on December 9, 2016; his only UFC win came by decision. His reach of 78 inches is 2.5 inches longer than the middleweight average (75.5 inches). Last fight: submission loss to Rodolfo Vieira, then 1-0 in the UFC, on March 7, 2020 (UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Saparbeg Safarov vs the middleweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 4 UFC bouts (29:46 of fight time).
| Stat | Safarov | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 4120 in 29:46 | 4 | 56 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 48.2%120 of 249 landed | 49.8% | 40 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 388 in 29:46 | 3.8 | 25 |
| Significant strike defense | 47.6%80 of 168 avoided | 50.4% | 27 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 2.55 in 29:46 | 1.5 | 84 |
| Takedown accuracy | 41.7%5 of 12 landed | 40.4% | 51 |
| Takedown defense | 33.3%1 of 3 stopped | 63.4% | —† |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 00 in 29:46 | 0.5 | 16 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 29:46 | 0.5 | 10 |
| Control time | 41.2%12:16 of 29:46 | 19.5% | 93 |
| Average fight time | 7:274 bouts | 9:59 | 23 |
| Height | 185 cm73″ | 186 cm73.1″ | |
| Reach | 198 cm78″ | 192 cm75.5″ |
- Division average and percentile: 81 active middleweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-3-0Pro record now: 12-5-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0SUBR1 2:58UFC 248: Adesanya vs. RomeroMar 7, 2020Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Pro record now: 13-2-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC Fight Night: Till vs. MasvidalMar 16, 2019Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-2-0Pro record now: 10-5-0UFC record entering: 2-1-0SUBR1 3:54UFC 221: Romero vs. RockholdFeb 10, 2018Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 17-14-0UFC record entering: 4-4-0KO/TKOR2 2:54UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. AbdurakhimovDec 9, 2016Result & stats