Saparbeg Safarov is a 35 year old Male fighter from Russia with a 9-3-0 pro MMA record.
Safarov most recently fought Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 248 on Saturday March 7, 2020.
Saparbeg Safarov lost to Rodolfo Vieira by Submission at 2:58 of Round 1
in the Middleweight division.
Saparbeg Safarov has 9 wins with a 89% finish rate, including 6 by knockout, 2 by submission, 1 by decision.
Saparbeg Safarov's Last Fight
Loss • Rodolfo Vieira DEF Saparbeg Safarov by Submission R1 2:58
Saparbeg Safarov's last five professional MMA fights
Saparbeg Safarov's MMA career highlights
Saparbeg Safarov's Professional MMA debut
Safarov made his professional debut against Visampasha Mirzakhanov on November 20, 2010, fighting on the main event of Legion Fight 5: Safarov vs. Mirzakhanov.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Visampasha Mirzakhanov who carried a 3-1-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Saparbeg Safarov beat Visampasha Mirzakhanov by KO/TKO at 0:49 of Round 1.
Saparbeg Safarov's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Safarov made his debut in the UFC against Gian Villante on December 9, 2016, fighting on the main card of UFC Fight Night 102: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov having compiled a 8-0-0 professional MMA record.
Saparbeg Safarov lost to Gian Villante by KO/TKO at 2:54 of Round 2. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Since his debut, Safarov has gone on to fight a total of 4 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 1-3-0.
The first man to defeat Nicolae Negumereanu
Safarov defeated the previously unbeaten Nicolae Negumereanu on March 16, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 5: Till vs. Masvidal. Nicolae Negumereanu came into the fight with a 9-0-0 record. Safarov was a +140 betting underdog going into the fight. Saparbeg Safarov beat Nicolae Negumereanu by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
When was Saparbeg Safarov's last win?
Safarov's last win came against Nicolae Negumereanu at UFC on ESPN+ 5 on Saturday March 16, 2019. Saparbeg Safarov beat Nicolae Negumereanu by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Who is Saparbeg Safarov's next opponent?
Safarov is not currently booked for any fights.
When was Saparbeg Safarov's last loss?
Safarov's last loss came against Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 248 on Saturday March 7, 2020. Saparbeg Safarov lost to Rodolfo Vieira by Submission at 2:58 of Round 1.
How many UFC fights has Saparbeg Safarov had?
Safarov has fought 4 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 1-3-0.
How many pro MMA knockouts does Saparbeg Safarov have?
Safarov has knocked out 6 opponents.
How many pro MMA submissions does Saparbeg Safarov have?
Safarov has submitted 2 opponents.
How many times has Saparbeg Safarov been knocked out?
Safarov has been knocked out 1 times.
How many times has Saparbeg Safarov been submitted?
Safarov has been submitted 2 times.
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