Jason Saggo

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Jason Saggo
Born (1985-11-23) November 23, 1985 (age 39)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Residence Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) [1]
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach70 in (180 cm)
Style Submission grappling
Fighting out of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
TeamWulfrun MMA, PEI Mixed Martial Arts
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Royler Gracie [2]
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins13
By knockout3
By submission9
By decision1
Losses4
By knockout1
By decision3
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jason Saggo (born November 23, 1985) is a Canadian mixed martial artist who previously fought in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

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Background

Saggo graduated from University of Guelph. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Saggo made his professional debut in August 2009, winning a fight in Northern Ireland. He amassed a record of 9–1, competing primarily for various regional promotions in Canada before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the spring of 2014. [4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Saggo made his promotional debut against Josh Shockley on June 14, 2014, at UFC 174. [5] Saggo defeated Shockley via first round TKO. [6]

Saggo faced promotional newcomer Paul Felder on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 54. [7] Saggo lost the fight by split decision. [8]

Saggo was expected to face Marcin Bandel on April 11, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 64. [9] However, Saggo pulled out of the bout due to an injury to his achilles tendon and was replaced by promotional newcomer Stevie Ray. [10]

Saggo faced Justin Salas on March 5, 2016, at UFC 196. [11] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. [12]

Saggo next faced Leandro Silva on June 18, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 89. [13] He won the fight via split decision. [14]

Saggo faced Rustam Khabilov on December 10, 2016, at UFC 206. [15] He lost the one-sided fight via unanimous decision. [16]

Saggo faced Gilbert Burns on September 16, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 116. [17] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. [18] He was subsequently released from the UFC.

BTC Fight Promotions

Following his release from the UFC, Saggo signed a multi-fight deal with BTC Fight Promotions out of Burlington, Ontario. He had his first fight on November 24, 2018, against Adam Assenza at BTC 4 for the BTC Lightweight Championship and won via first round rear-naked choke.

On May 9, Saggo vacated the lightweight title in preparation for a catchweight bout against Deivison Ribeiro on June 1, 2019, at BTC 6. [19]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
17 matches13 wins4 losses
By knockout31
By submission90
By decision13
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win13–4Adam AssenzaSubmission (read-naked choke)BTC 4: VendettaNovember 24, 201814:53 Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaFor the BTC Lightweight Championship.
Loss12–4 Gilbert Burns KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch September 16, 201724:55 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss12–3 Rustam Khabilov Decision (unanimous) UFC 206 December 10, 201635:00 Toronto, Ontario, CanadaCatchweight (158 lbs) bout; Khabilov missed weight.
Win12–2 Leandro Silva Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson June 18, 201635:00 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Win11–2 Justin Salas TKO (punches) UFC 196 March 5, 201614:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss10–2 Paul Felder Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine October 4, 201435:00 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Win10–1 Josh Shockley TKO (punches) UFC 174 June 14, 201414:57 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win9–1Stephen BeaumontSubmission (rear-naked choke)AFC 19July 5, 201313:46 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win8–1Iraj HadinSubmission (rear-naked choke)SFS 7November 23, 201223:41 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Win7–1Eric AttardSubmission (rear-naked choke)SFS 5August 25, 201213:24 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Win6–1Keven MorinTKO (punches)Ringside MMA 12October 21, 201133:49 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss5–1 Jesse Ronson Decision (split)Global Warriors FC 1August 13, 201135:00 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Win5–0Derek BoyleSubmission (rear-naked choke)JEG - MMA Live 1May 19, 201132:18 London, Ontario, Canada
Win4–0Taylor SolomanSubmission (armbar)Knockout Entertainment MMA: The ReckoningApril 2, 201123:25 Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Win3–0Kyle VivianSubmission (triangle choke)Ringside MMA 9November 13, 201012:03 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win2–0David LafondSubmission (triangle choke)Ringside MMA 8August 7, 201022:38 Beauport, Quebec, Canada
Win1–0Dominic McConnellSubmission (rear-naked choke)UC 4August 28, 200910:00 Newry, Northern Ireland

References

  1. "Fight Card - UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz". UFC . Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  2. "Jason Saggo - Official UFC Fight Profile". UFC . Retrieved June 18, 2016.
  3. "Jason Saggo". 14 September 2018.
  4. Simon, Zane (2014-05-14). "Welcome to the UFC Jason Saggo". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  5. Matt Erickson (2014-05-15). "Newcomers Josh Shockley, Jason Saggo set to meet at UFC 174 in Vancouver". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-15.
  6. Steven Morrocco (2014-06-14). "UFC 174 results, photos: Jason Saggo stops Josh Shockley with first-round TKO". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-06-14.
  7. Lutfi Sariahmed (2014-08-14). "CFFC Champ Paul Felder signs with UFC, faces Jason Saggo on Oct. 4 in Canada". sherdog.com.
  8. Steven Marrocco (2014-10-04). "UFC Fight Night 54 results: Paul Felder gets past Jason Saggo with split decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-10-04.
  9. Staff (2015-01-28). "Pawlak-Westcott, Jotko-McLellan, Bandel-Saggo added to UFC Fight Night 64". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-01-28.
  10. Staff (2015-03-30). "Making his UFC debut Steven Ray is set to face Marcin Bandel at UFC Fight Night Krakow". mmacrazytv.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  11. Staff (2016-02-01). "UFC 196 Update: Lightweights Justin Salas, Jason Saggo to meet on undercard". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-02-01.
  12. Ben Fowlkes (2016-03-05). "UFC 196 results: Jason Saggo's slick ground game too much for Justin Salas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-03-05.
  13. Staff (2016-03-27). "Jason Saggo vs. Leandro Silva booked for UFC Fight Night 89 in Ottawa". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  14. Ben Fowlkes (2016-06-18). "UFC Fight Night 89 results: Jason Saggo edges Leandro Silva by split decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
  15. Staff (2015-10-05). "Light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier defends title at UFC 206 in Toronto vs. Anthony Johnson". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-10-05.
  16. Steven Marrocco (2016-12-10). "UFC 206 results: Rustam Khabilov dominates Jason Saggo on ground for fourth straight win". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-12-10.
  17. David Tees (2017-07-23). "Multiple fights added To UFC Fight Night: Pittsburgh". fansided.com. Retrieved 2017-07-23.
  18. "UFC-Pittsburgh results: Gilbert Burns scores thunderous walk-off KO of Jason Saggo". MMAjunkie. 2017-09-17. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
  19. "BTC Fight Results". 8 November 2019.