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	(1985-11-23) November 23, 1985 (age 39) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Residence	Bolton, Ontario, Canada
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Weight	155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division	Lightweight
Reach	70 in (180 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
Other information
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

Professional record breakdown

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