Filed under: News , UFC , Videos Former Strikeforce welterweight champion Tarec Saffiedine has battled through injuries in recent years, slowing his career progress. Ahead of his return at UFC Fight Night 88, take a look at some of his early success. Saffiedine (16-4 MMA, 2-1 UFC) meets Rick Story (18-8 MMA, 11-6 UFC) on the FOX Sports 1-televised main card of UFC Fight Night 88, which takes place Sunday at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. “Sponge” hopes to build off his January win over Jake Ellenberger, a fight that saw Saffiedine return from more than 15 months on the sidelines. Ahead of that fight, take a look at some vintage Saffiedine, courtesy of GoFightLive.tv , as the Belgian import faced off with Mike Arellano at War Gods 5, a May 2009 event in Alpine, Calif. And for more footage of UFC Fight Night 88 fighters before they were competing on the big stage, check out additional videos below of UFC Fight Night 88 headliner Cody Garbrandt , as well as Paul Felder .
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GFL Video: Watch a 23-year-old Tarec Saffiedine pick up 2009 submission win via keylock – MMA Junkie