Pat Sabatini

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Pat Sabatini
BornPatrick Daniel Sabatini[1]
(1990-11-09) November 9, 1990 (age 31)
Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach70.0 in (178 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofPennsylvania
TeamMPR Endurance MMA
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Daniel Gracie[3]
Black belt in Tang Soo Do[3]
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins16
By knockout2
By submission10
By decision4
Losses3
By knockout1
By decision2
UniversityRider University[3]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Patrick Daniel Sabatini[1] (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.[4] 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.[4] Afterwards he picked up also wrestling, mixed martial arts and combat sambo.[4] He has a younger sister.[4] He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rider University.[3]

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. Sabatini also tapped out Shelby Graham in round one via rear naked choke. After suffering his first loss via unanimous decision to Robert Watley at CFFC 45, he rebounded at CFFC 52, he submitted Tony Gravely in the first round via rear naked choke. Sabatini defeated William Calhoun iii via unanimous decision at Dead Serious MMA 18. At Dead Serious MMA 22 he tapped out Renaldo Weekley via heel hook in the first round. For his lone outing with Ring Of Combat at ROC 58, Sabatini took on Mike Lawrence and submitted him via rear naked choke in the second round. In the main event of CFFC 67, 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, in his only appearance with CES MMA at CES MMA 52, he tapped out Borah Karmo via rear naked choke in round one.[5]

At CFFC 71 which also marked the promotion’s debut event on UFC Fight Pass, Sabatini faced Da’Mon Blackshear and defeated him via unanimous decision to earn his second decision win as a professional. For the headliner of CFFC 74, he faced Brazil’s Fabricio Oliveira and tapped him out via rear naked choke in round two.[5]

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.[6] Returned at CFFC 84 against Jordan Titoni, winning the bout after knocking out Titoni in the first round.[7] He would then win back the Featherweight title, submitting Jesse Stirn via armbar in the second round at CFFC 91.[8]

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.[9] However, Alves missed weight by 11.5lbs – a UFC record to date – and the bout was cancelled.[10]

He ultimately made his UFC debut against Tristan Connelly at UFC 261 on April 24, 2021.[11] He won the fight via unanimous decision after knocking Connelly down early in the first round.[12]

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.[13]

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.[14] Sabatini won the bout via unanimous decision.[15]

The match between Gavin Tucker and Sabatini was rescheduled for UFC 273 on April 9, 2022.[16] However, Tucker pulled out due to unknown reasons and Sabatini was rebooked against T.J. Laramie on April 16, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 206.[17]

Championships and accomplishments[]

Mixed martial arts record[]

Professional record breakdown
19 matches 16 wins 3 losses
By knockout 2 1
By submission 10 0
By decision 4 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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: Norwood vs. Wells 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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See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Mixed martial arts show results Date: August 28, 2021
  2. ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com.
  3. ^ a b c d "Pat Sabatini". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d Will Manzano (April 13, 2021). "#22 - Pat Sabatini" (Podcast).
  5. ^ a b Painter, Myles (2019-06-11). "Python of Granite featuring Cage Fury Fighting Championships fighter Pat Sabatini | MMA UK". Retrieved 2021-11-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Scary scene at CFFC 84: Jordan Titoni lies unconscious for 15 minutes after violent KO". MMA Junkie. 2020-09-18. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
  8. ^ "CFFC 91 video: Pat Sabatini scores vacant title with armbar submission". MMA Junkie. 2020-12-19. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
  9. ^ Guilherme Cruz (February 12, 2021). "Rafael Alves now meets CFFC champion Pat Sabatini at UFC Vegas 19". mmafighting.com.
  10. ^ Danny Segura (2021-02-19). "Rafael Alves comes in 11.5 pounds heavy for all-time UFC weight miss; fight scrapped". MMAjunkie.com.
  11. ^ Nolan King (April 5, 2021). "Tristan Connelly returns from injury layoff, fights Pat Sabatini at UFC 261". MMAjunkie.com.
  12. ^ Jay Anderson (April 24, 2021). "UFC 261 Results: Pat Sabatini Takes Early Lead, Decision Over Tristan Connelly". cagesidepress.com.
  13. ^ "UFC on ESPN 30 bonuses: Chikadze's main event finish, Alhassan's 17-second KO among four winners". MMAjunkie.com. 2021-08-29.
  14. ^ Nolan King (October 22, 2021). "Tucker Lutz pulled from Lando Vannata fight, Lutz vs. Pat Sabatini in the works". MMAjunkie.com.
  15. ^ Anderson, Jay (2021-11-20). "UFC Vegas 43: Relentless Wrestling of Pat Sabatini Too Much for Tucker Lutz". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
  16. ^ SportZ. "Pat Sabatini vs. Gavin Tucker booked for April 9". Retrieved 2022-01-18.
  17. ^ Arshad (2022-03-18). "Pat Sabatini vs TJ Laramie Added to UFC Fight Night Event on April 16". www.itnwwe.com. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
  18. ^ Sherdog.com. "Pat Sabatini". Sherdog.

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