Introduction
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).
Background
Saggo graduated from University of Guelph.
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.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Saggo made his promotional debut against Josh Shockley on June 14, 2014 at UFC 174. Saggo defeated Shockley via first round TKO.
Saggo faced promotional newcomer Paul Felder on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 54. Saggo lost the fight by split decision.
Saggo was expected to face Marcin Bandel on April 11, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 64. However, Saggo pulled out of the bout due to an injury to his achilles tendon and was replaced by promotional newcomer Stevie Ray.
Saggo faced Justin Salas on March 5, 2016 at UFC 196. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.
Saggo next faced Leandro Silva on June 18, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 89. He won the fight via split decision.
Saggo faced Rustam Khabilov on December 10, 2016 at UFC 206. He lost the one-sided fight via unanimous decision.
Saggo facedGilbert Burns on September 16, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 116. He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.. 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.
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 |