Jason Saggo

Jason Saggo
Born (1985-11-23) November 23, 1985
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Residence Bolton, Ontario, Canada
Nationality Canadian
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach 70.0 in (178 cm)
Style Submission grappling
Fighting out of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Team Wulfrun MMA
Rank Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Royler Gracie[2]
Years active 2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 14
Wins 12
By knockout 3
By submission 8
By decision 1
Losses 2
By submission 0
By decision 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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

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 is expected to Rustam Khabilov on December 10, 2016 at UFC 206.[15]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 12–2 Leandro Silva Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson June 18, 2016 3 5:00 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Win 11–2 Justin Salas TKO (punches) UFC 196 March 5, 2016 1 4:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 10–2 Paul Felder Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine October 4, 2014 3 5:00 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Win 10–1 Josh Shockley TKO (punches) UFC 174 June 14, 2014 1 4:57 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win 9–1 Stephen Beaumont Submission (rear-naked choke) AFC 19 July 5, 2013 1 3:46 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 8–1 Iraj Hadin Submission (rear-naked choke) SFS 7 November 23, 2012 2 3:41 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Win 7–1 Eric Attard Submission (rear-naked choke) SFS 5 August 25, 2012 1 3:24 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Win 6–1 Keven Morin TKO (punches) Ringside MMA 12 October 21, 2011 3 3:49 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss 5–1 Jesse Ronson Decision (split) Global Warriors FC 1 August 13, 2011 3 5:00 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Win 5–0 Derek Boyle Submission (rear-naked choke) JEG - MMA Live 1 May 19, 2011 3 2:18 London, Ontario, Canada
Win 4–0 Taylor Soloman Submission (armbar) Knockout Entertainment MMA: The Reckoning April 2, 2011 2 3:25 Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Win 3–0 Kyle Vivian Submission (triangle choke) Ringside MMA 9 November 13, 2010 1 2:03 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 2–0 David Lafond Submission (triangle choke) Ringside MMA 8 August 7, 2010 2 2:38 Beauport, Quebec, Canada
Win 1–0 Dominic McConnell Submission (rear-naked choke) UC 4 August 28, 2009 1 0:00 Newry, Northern Ireland

References

  1. "Fight Card - UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz". UFC.com. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  2. "Jason Saggo - Official UFC Fight Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
  3. http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Jason-Saggo
  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. 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.

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