Former Strikeforce welterweight champion Tarec Saffiedine finally made his way to the Octagon over the weekend.
Nearly 12 months following his win over Nate Marquardt on the final Strikeforce fight card, Saffiedine was welcomed to the UFC by Hyun Gyu Lim. Heavily utilizing leg kicks, the Belgian broke Lim down over five rounds and coasted to the finish for a decision victory.
In picking up a win in his first UFC showing, Saffiedine strengthened his position as a contender in the welterweight division. How far did he rise in the 170-pound rankings as a result of his victory over the Korean on Saturday?
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