Jason Saggo | |
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Born |
Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
November 23, 1985
Residence | Bolton, Ontario, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
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 |
Years active | 2009–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 15 |
Wins | 12 |
By knockout | 3 |
By submission | 8 |
By decision | 1 |
Losses | 3 |
By submission | 0 |
By decision | 3 |
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).
Saggo graduated from University of Guelph.
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.
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.