Pat Sabatini

American mixed martial arts fighter

Pat Sabatini

Born| Patrick Daniel Sabatini
(1990-11-09) November 9, 1990 (age 34)
Bristol, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height| 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight| 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division| Featherweight
Reach| 70 in (178 cm)[1]
Fighting out of| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| 24
Wins| 19
By knockout| 2
By submission| 12
By decision| 5
Losses| 5
By knockout| 3
By decision| 2
University| Rider University[2]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Patrick Daniel Sabatini[5] (born November 9, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

## Background

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Born and raised in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Sabatini initially played ice hockey at his father's behest.[6] 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.[6] Afterwards he picked up wrestling, mixed martial arts and combat sambo.[6] He has a younger sister.[6] He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rider University.[2]

## Mixed martial arts career

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### Early career

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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 Francisco 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.[7]

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.[7]

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.[8] Returned at CFFC 84 against Jordan Titoni, winning the bout after knocking out Titoni in the first round.[9] He would then win back the Featherweight title, submitting Jesse Stirn via armbar in the second round at CFFC 91.[10]

### Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Sabatini was signed to replace Mike Trizano on short notice against Rafael Alves at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis on February 20, 2021.[11] However, Alves missed weight by 11.5lbs – a UFC record to date – and the bout was cancelled.[12]

He ultimately made his UFC debut against Tristan Connelly at UFC 261 on April 24, 2021.[13] He won the fight via unanimous decision after knocking Connelly down early in the first round.[14]

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.[15]

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.[16] Sabatini won the bout via unanimous decision.[17]

The match between Gavin Tucker and Sabatini was rescheduled for UFC 273 on April 9, 2022.[18] 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.[19] Sabatini won the fight via unanimous decision.[20]

Sabatini faced Damon Jackson on September 17, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 210.[21] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[22]

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.[23]

Sabatini faced Diego Lopes on November 11, 2023, at UFC 295.[24] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[25]

Sabatini was scheduled to face Nate Landwehr on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54.[26] However, Sabatini withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Jamall Emmers.[27]

Sabatini faced Jonathan Pearce on October 12, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 244.[28] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[29]

## Professional grappling career

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Sabatini competed against Niko Price at Fury Pro Grappling 8 on December 30, 2023.[30] He won the match by submission with a Suloev Stretch.[31]

Sabatini competed against Andre Kochel at Fury Pro Grappling 10 on May 24, 2024. He won the match by golden score in overtime.[32]

Sabatini competed against Herbert Burns at Fury Pro Grappling 11 on November 2, 2024. He won the match by golden score in overtime.[33]

## Championships and accomplishments

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* Ultimate Fighting Championship
* Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Jamall Emmers
* Cage Fury Fighting Championships
* CFFC Featherweight Championship (two times; former)
* Three successful title defenses (first reign)

## Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown  24 matches | 19 wins | 5 losses

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By knockout | 2  | 3
By submission | 12  | 0
By decision | 5  | 2
Res.  | Record  | Opponent  | Method  | Event  | Date  | Round  | Time  | Location  | Notes

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Win  | 19–5  | Jonathan Pearce | Submission (rear-naked choke)  | UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira | October 12, 2024 | 1  | 4:06  | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States  |
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

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2 Matches, 2 Wins 0 Loss

Result  | Rec.  | Opponent  | Method  | Event  | Date  | Location
Win | 2–0 |  Niko Price | Submission (Suloev Stretch) | Fury Pro Grappling 8 | 30 December 2023 |  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win | 1–0 |  Alex Caceres | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Fury Pro Grappling 6 | 30 December 2022 |  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

## See also

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* List of current UFC fighters
* List of male mixed martial artists

## References

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1. ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com.
2. ^ a b c d "Pat Sabatini | UFC". UFC.com. 12 February 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
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4. ^ "Athletics | Rider University". rider.edu. 22 July 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
5. ^ "Pat Sabatini | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
6. ^ a b c d Will Manzano (April 13, 2021). "#22 - Pat Sabatini" (Podcast).
7. ^ a b Painter, Myles (2019-06-11). "Python of Granite featuring Cage Fury Fighting Championships fighter Pat Sabatini | MMA UK". Retrieved 2021-11-17.
8. ^ Lambourne, Jake; Sun, The (2020-02-03). "MMA fighter Pat Sabatini suffers grisly broken arm from refusing to quit". New York Post. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
9. ^ "Scary scene at CFFC 84: Jordan Titoni lies unconscious for 15 minutes after violent KO". MMA Junkie. 2020-09-18. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
10. ^ "CFFC 91 video: Pat Sabatini scores vacant title with armbar submission". MMA Junkie. 2020-12-19. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
11. ^ Guilherme Cruz (February 12, 2021). "Rafael Alves now meets CFFC champion Pat Sabatini at UFC Vegas 19". mmafighting.com.
12. ^ Danny Segura (2021-02-19). "Rafael Alves comes in 11.5 pounds heavy for all-time UFC weight miss; fight scrapped". MMAjunkie.com.
13. ^ Nolan King (April 5, 2021). "Tristan Connelly returns from injury layoff, fights Pat Sabatini at UFC 261". MMAjunkie.com.
14. ^ Jay Anderson (April 24, 2021). "UFC 261 Results: Pat Sabatini Takes Early Lead, Decision Over Tristan Connelly". cagesidepress.com.
15. ^ "UFC on ESPN 30 bonuses: Chikadze's main event finish, Alhassan's 17-second KO among four winners". MMAjunkie.com. 2021-08-29.
16. ^ Nolan King (October 22, 2021). "Tucker Lutz pulled from Lando Vannata fight, Lutz vs. Pat Sabatini in the works". MMAjunkie.com.
17. ^ Anderson, Jay (2021-11-20). "UFC Vegas 43: Relentless Wrestling of Pat Sabatini Too Much for Tucker Lutz". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
18. ^ SportZ. "Pat Sabatini vs. Gavin Tucker booked for April 9". Retrieved 2022-01-18.
19. ^ Anderson, Jay (2022-03-22). "UFC: TJ Laramie Replaces Fellow Canuck Tucker, Faces Pat Sabatini on April 16". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
20. ^ Anderson, Jay (2022-04-16). "UFC Vegas 51: Pat Sabatini Dominates TJ Laramie in Lopsided Decision". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
21. ^ Farah Hannoun (2022-06-17). "UFC adds Pat Sabatini vs. Damon Jackson to Sept. 17 lineup". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
22. ^ Anderson, Jay (2022-09-17). "UFC Vegas 60: Emotional Damon Jackson Honors Late Brother, Finishes Pat Sabatini Early". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
23. ^ Anderson, Jay (2023-06-17). "UFC Vegas 75: Dominant Pat Sabatini Submits Lucas Almeida". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
24. ^ Calhoun, Curtis (2023-09-15). "Top Prospect Diego Lopes Signs New UFC Deal, Octagon Return Booked". MMA News | UFC News, Results and Interviews. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
25. ^ Morehouse, Cade (2023-11-11). "UFC 295: Diego Lopes Ends Pat Sabatini's Night Early". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
26. ^ Martin, Damon (2024-02-20). "UFC Atlantic City card confirmed, Erin Blanchfield vs. Manon Fiorot headlines plus 13 more fights". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
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33. ^ "Fury Pro Grappling 11 Full Results". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
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## External links

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* Professional MMA record for Pat Sabatini from Sherdog
* Pat Sabatini at UFC