Tarec Saffiedine

Nickname Sponge	Birthdate 09/06/1986
Height / Weight 5'9" - 170	Place of Birth Belgium

Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine Results: Tarec Saffiedine defeats Tyler Stinson by split decision (29-28 Stinson, 30-27 Saffiedine, 29-28 Saffiedine)

Last Fight

Strikeforce Challengers 13

Jan 7, 2011 11:00 PM EST
Tyron Woodley vs Tarec Saffiedine

Tarec Saffiedine Coverage

IBJJF 2012 Pan Ams Preview

by T.P. Grant from Bloody Elbow on Mar 29, 2012 4:00 PM EDT

IBJJF 2012 Pan Ams are this weekend! A quick overview of the big names, size of the tournament and venue.

Strikeforce's Scott Smith: The Arturo Gatti of MMA

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Mar 4, 2012 9:00 PM EST

An ode to struggling Strikeforce fighter Scott Smith, the heroic, hard-hitting "Comeback Kid" who lately seemingly can't catch a break, mired in terrible losing streak.

Strikeforce 'Tate vs Rousey' results recap: Kazuo Misaki vs Paul Daley fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 4, 2012 7:01 AM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look at last night's welterweight battle between Kazuo Misaki and Paul Daley on the Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey main card. What major change in Daley's strategy created a much different fight than many were expecting? Find out inside.

King Mo tests positive for steroids following knockout win over Lorenz Larkin

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 17, 2012 12:29 PM EST

Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammad Lawal has tested positive for anabolic steroids (Drostanolone) following his Jan. 7, 2012, technical knockout (TKO) win over Lorenz Larkin at the Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs. Jardine" event at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Tyron Woodley 'frustrated' that Strikeforce won't commit to giving him a title shot

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 12, 2012 1:12 PM EST

Strikeforce welterweight Tyron Woodley is 10-0 and beaten everyone in the 170-pound division. So why won't the promotion commit to giving him a title shot?

Strikeforce: Rockhold Vs. Jardine Roundup - Ratings, Salaries, and Suspensions

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jan 10, 2012 10:00 PM EST

A roundup of information from last Saturday's Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine event. Ratings info, fighter salaries, and medical suspensions.

Strikeforce Rockhold Vs. Jardine Medical Suspensions: Luke Rockhold Out For Six Months

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Jan 10, 2012 10:54 AM EST

Ten fighters received suspensions in the aftermath of Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, including Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, and main card participants Tarec Saffiedine and Tyler Stinson.

Strikeforce salaries: Robbie Lawler leads the payday way for 'Rockhold vs Jardine' event with $150,000

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 9, 2012 12:44 PM EST

UFC veteran Robbie Lawler cleaned up at the Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs. Jardine" event, banking 150k for knocking out Adlan Amagov.

Falling Action: Best and Worst of Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine

by Ben Fowlkes from MMA Fighting on Jan 9, 2012 10:30 AM EST

Strikeforce 'Rockhold vs Jardine' results recap: Tyron Woodley vs Jordan Mein fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jan 8, 2012 4:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger breaks down last night's Strikeforce welterweight showdown between top prospects Tyron Woodley and Jordan Mein. In what was expected to be an intriguing battle of rising stars, why were fans let down? Find out inside.

Strikeforce Results: Tyron Woodley Pins Jordan Mein At Rockhold Vs. Jardine

by Nate Wilcox from MMA Nation on Jan 8, 2012 12:00 PM EST

Tyron Woodley defeats Jordan Mein by split decision at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine.

UFC Vs. Strikeforce: MMA Needs A Super Bowl

by Nate Wilcox from MMA Nation on Jan 8, 2012 10:49 AM EST

MMA needs a superbowl. An annual fight card pitting Strikeforce and UFC champs against each other would do the trick.

Tarec Saffiedine Survives Tyler Stinson At Strikeforce: Rockhold Vs. Jardine

by Nate Wilcox from MMA Nation on Jan 8, 2012 10:00 AM EST

Strikeforce results recap from last night (Jan. 7) for 'Rockhold vs Jardine' in Las Vegas

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jan 8, 2012 8:01 AM EST

A complete recap with all the results and post-fight commentary from last night's (Sat., Jan. 7, 2012) Strikforce: "Rockhold vs. Jardine" event at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine Results and Post-Fight Analysis

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Jan 8, 2012 12:56 AM EST

A rundown of the results for Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. In the main event Luke Rockhold defended his Strikeforce title with a knockout of Keith Jardine.