Jason Saggo
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).
| Jason Saggo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 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 | 17 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 9 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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
| 17 matches | 13 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 9 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 13–4 | Adam Assenza | Submission (read-naked choke) | BTC 4: Vendetta | November 24, 2018 | 1 | 4:53 | Peterborough, Ontario, Canada | For the BTC Lightweight Championship. |
| Loss | 12–4 | Gilbert Burns | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch | September 16, 2017 | 2 | 4:55 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Loss | 12–3 | Rustam Khabilov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 206 | December 10, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Catchweight (158 lbs) bout; Khabilov missed weight. |
| 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
- "Fight Card - UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz". UFC.com. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
- "Jason Saggo - Official UFC Fight Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- "Jason Saggo | UFC". 14 September 2018.
- Simon, Zane (2014-05-14). "Welcome to the UFC Jason Saggo". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
- Matt Erickson (2014-05-15). "Newcomers Josh Shockley, Jason Saggo set to meet at UFC 174 in Vancouver". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-15.
- Steven Morrocco (2014-06-14). "UFC 174 results, photos: Jason Saggo stops Josh Shockley with first-round TKO". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-06-14.
- Lutfi Sariahmed (2014-08-14). "CFFC Champ Paul Felder signs with UFC, faces Jason Saggo on Oct. 4 in Canada". sherdog.com.
- 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.
- Staff (2015-01-28). "Pawlak-Westcott, Jotko-McLellan, Bandel-Saggo added to UFC Fight Night 64". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-01-28.
- 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.
- Staff (2016-02-01). "UFC 196 Update: Lightweights Justin Salas, Jason Saggo to meet on undercard". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-02-01.
- 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.
- Staff (2016-03-27). "Jason Saggo vs. Leandro Silva booked for UFC Fight Night 89 in Ottawa". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
- Ben Fowlkes (2016-06-18). "UFC Fight Night 89 results: Jason Saggo edges Leandro Silva by split decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
- 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.
- 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.
- David Tees (2017-07-23). "Multiple fights added To UFC Fight Night: Pittsburgh". fansided.com. Retrieved 2017-07-23.
- "UFC-Pittsburgh results: Gilbert Burns scores thunderous walk-off KO of Jason Saggo". MMAjunkie. 2017-09-17. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
- "BTC Fight Results".