Pat Sabatini

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Pat Sabatini
Born (1990-11-09) November 9, 1990 (age 33)
Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Reach 70 in[1]
Fighting out of Pennsylvania
Team MPR Endurance MMA
Rank Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Daniel Gracie[2]
Black belt in Tang Soo Do[2]
Wrestling NCAA Division I Wrestling[3][4]
Years active 2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 23
Wins 18
By knockout 2
By submission 11
By decision 5
Losses 5
By knockout 3
By decision 2
University Rider University[2]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Pat Sabatini (born November 9, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Born and raised in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Sabatini initially played ice hockey at his father's behest.[5] After a school bully stuck Pat’s head in a urinal, he started training karate which led to Brazilian jiu-jitsu a couple of years later.[5] Afterwards he picked up wrestling, mixed martial arts and combat sambo.[5] He has a younger sister.[5] He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rider University.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

In his MMA debut for Cage Fury Fighting Championships at CFFC 35, he submitted Jacob Bohn via rear naked choke in the first round, before beating his next opponent Shelby Graham in the same manner. After suffering his first loss via unanimous decision to Robert Watley at CFFC 45, he rebounded at CFFC 52, where he submitted Tony Gravely in the first round via rear naked choke. Sabatini would go on to win his next three bouts outside if CFFC, before he returned to appear in the main event of CFFC 67, where he tapped out John de Jesus in the first round via heel hook, winning the CFFC Featherweight Championship. Sabatini defended the title submitting Fransisco Isata via rear naked choke in round two at CFFC 69. Sabatini faced Jose Mariscal at Victory FC 60, losing the bout via split decision. Rebounding at CES MMA 52, he defeating Borah Karmo via first round rear-naked choke.[6]

At CFFC 71, Sabatini faced Da’Mon Blackshear and defeated him via unanimous decision, winning back the CFFC Featherweight Championship. Defending his title at CFFC 74, he faced Fabricio Oliveira and tapped him out via rear naked choke in round two.[6]

Sabatini would lose the CFFC Featherweight Championship to James Gonzalez at CFFC 81 after he broke his arm in a gruesome manner after refusing to tap.[7] Returned at CFFC 84 against Jordan Titoni, winning the bout after knocking out Titoni in the first round.[8] He would then win back the Featherweight title, submitting Jesse Stirn via armbar in the second round at CFFC 91.[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Sabatini was signed to replace Mike Trizano on short notice against Rafael Alves at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis on February 20, 2021.[10] However, Alves missed weight by 11.5lbs – a UFC record to date – and the bout was cancelled.[11]

He ultimately made his UFC debut against Tristan Connelly at UFC 261 on April 24, 2021.[12] He won the fight via unanimous decision after knocking Connelly down early in the first round.[13]

Sabatini then made his sophomore appearance in the organization against Jamall Emmers at UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze on August 28, 2021. He won the fight via first-round submission, gaining his first Performance of the Night bonus.[14]

He was then initially scheduled to face Gavin Tucker at UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate on November 20, 2021. However, Tucker withdrew from the bout due to an unknown reason and was replaced by Tucker Lutz.[15] Sabatini won the bout via unanimous decision.[16]

The match between Gavin Tucker and Sabatini was rescheduled for UFC 273 on April 9, 2022.[17] However, Tucker pulled out due to unknown reasons and Sabatini was rebooked against T.J. Laramie on April 16, 2022 at UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2.[18] Sabatini won the fight via unanimous decision.[19]

Sabatini faced Damon Jackson on September 17, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 210.[20] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[21]

Sabatini faced Lucas Almeida on June 17, 2023 at UFC on ESPN: Vettori vs. Cannonier, winning the fight via an arm-triangle submission in the second round.[22]

Sabatini faced Diego Lopes on November 11, 2023, at UFC 295.[23] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[24]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 18–5 Diego Lopes KO (punches) UFC 295 November 11, 2023 1 1:30 New York City, New York, United States
Win 18–4 Lucas Almeida Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC on ESPN: Vettori vs. Cannonier June 17, 2023 2 1:48 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 17–4 Damon Jackson TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song September 17, 2022 1 1:09 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 17–3 T.J. Laramie Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 April 16, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–3 Tucker Lutz Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate November 20, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 15–3 Jamall Emmers Submission (heel hook) UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze August 28, 2021 1 1:53 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 14–3 Tristan Connelly Decision (unanimous) UFC 261 April 24, 2021 3 5:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win 13–3 Jesse Stirn Submission (armbar) CFFC 91 December 18, 2020 2 2:23 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Won the vacant Cage Fury FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 12–3 Jordan Titoni KO (punches) CFFC 84 September 17, 2020 1 2:26 Tunica, Mississippi, United States
Loss 11–3 James Gonzalez TKO (arm injury) CFFC 81 February 1, 2020 1 0:46 Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States Lost the Cage Fury FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 11–2 Fabricio Oliveira Submission (rear-naked choke) CFFC 74 May 17, 2019 2 1:45 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Defended the Cage Fury FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 10–2 Da'Mon Blackshear Decision (unanimous) CFFC 71 December 14, 2018 4 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Defended the Cage Fury FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 9–2 Boimah Karmo TKO (punches) CES 52 August 17, 2018 2 2:16 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss 8–2 Jose Mariscal Decision (split) Victory FC 60 April 14, 2018 3 5:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win 8–1 Francisco Isata Submission (rear-naked choke) CFFC 69 December 16, 2017 2 2:47 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Defended the Cage Fury FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 7–1 John De Jesus Submission (heel hook) CFFC 67 September 16, 2017 1 0:50 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Won the vacant Cage Fury FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 6–1 Michael Lawrence Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Combat 58 February 24, 2017 2 2:49 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 5–1 Renaldo Weekley Submission (heel hook) Dead Serious 22 November 5, 2016 1 1:17 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 4–1 William Calhoun III Decision (unanimous) Dead Serious 18 February 6, 2016 3 5:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 3–1 Tony Gravely Submission (rear-naked choke) CFFC 52 October 31, 2015 1 2:47 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 2–1 Robert Watley Decision (unanimous) CFFC 45 February 7, 2015 3 5:00 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 2–0 Shelby Graham Submission (rear-naked choke) CFFC 42 October 25, 2014 1 1:04 Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 1–0 Jacob Bohn Submission (rear-naked choke) CFFC 35 April 26, 2014 1 2:22 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

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Submission grappling record

1 Match, 1 win 0 Loss
Result Rec. Opponent Method Event Date Location
Win 1–0 United States Alex Caceres Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Fury Pro Grappling 6 30 December 2022 United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

See also

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