Saparbek Dibirovich Safarov is a Russian mixed martial artist, who competes in the light heavyweight division.
15 Facts About Saparbek Safarov
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Saparbek Safarov was then called in for a short replacement fight against Gian Villante.
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Saparbek Safarov suffered the first loss of his career by knockout in a back and forth fight.
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Saparbek Safarov was next expected to fight Marcos Rogerio de Lima at UFC Fight Night 115.
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Saparbek Safarov faced Tyson Pedro on February 11,2018 at UFC 221.
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Saparbek Safarov lost the fight via kimura submission in the first round.
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Saparbek Safarov was expected to face Alonzo Menifield on November 10,2018 at UFC Fight Night 139.
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However, it was reported on October 21,2018 that Saparbek Safarov pulled out from the event due to undisclosed reasons and the bout was scrapped.
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Saparbek Safarov was scheduled to face Gokhan Saki on March 16,2019 at UFC Fight Night 147.
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Saparbek Safarov was expected to face promotional newcomer Da Un Jung on August 31,2019 at UFC Fight Night 157.
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However, on August 5,2019, Saparbek Safarov was pulled from the bout for undisclosed reasons.
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Saparbek Safarov faced Rodolfo Vieira in a middleweight bout on March 7,2020 at UFC 248.
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Saparbek Safarov lost the fight via an arm-triangle submission in the first round.
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Saparbek Safarov was scheduled to face Julian Marquez on August 29,2020 at UFC Fight Night 175.
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In turn, Saparbek Safarov pulled out due to weight cut issues a day before the event and the pairing was canceled .