Canadian mixed martial arts fighter
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.[3]
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.[4]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Saggo made his promotional debut against Josh Shockley on June 14, 2014, at UFC 174.[5] Saggo defeated Shockley via first round TKO.[6]
Saggo faced promotional newcomer Paul Felder on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 54.[7] Saggo lost the fight by split decision.[8]
Saggo was expected to face Marcin Bandel on April 11, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 64.[9] However, Saggo pulled out of the bout due to an injury to his achilles tendon and was replaced by promotional newcomer Stevie Ray.[10]
Saggo faced Justin Salas on March 5, 2016, at UFC 196.[11] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[12]
Saggo next faced Leandro Silva on June 18, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 89.[13] He won the fight via split decision.[14]
Saggo faced Rustam Khabilov on December 10, 2016, at UFC 206.[15] He lost the one-sided fight via unanimous decision.[16]
Saggo faced Gilbert Burns on September 16, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 116.[17] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.[18] He was subsequently released from the UFC.
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.[19]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
17 matches
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13 wins
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4 losses
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By knockout
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3
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1
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By submission
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9
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0
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By decision
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1
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3
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Res.
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Record
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Opponent
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Method
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Event
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Date
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Round
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Time
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Location
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Notes
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Win
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13–4
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Adam Assenza
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Submission (read-naked choke)
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BTC 4: Vendetta
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November 24, 2018
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1
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4:53
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Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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For the BTC Lightweight Championship.
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Loss
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12–4
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Gilbert Burns
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KO (punch)
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UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch
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September 16, 2017
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2
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4:55
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Loss
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12–3
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Rustam Khabilov
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Decision (unanimous)
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UFC 206
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December 10, 2016
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3
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5:00
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Catchweight (158 lbs) bout; Khabilov missed weight.
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Win
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12–2
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Leandro Silva
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Decision (split)
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UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson
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June 18, 2016
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3
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5:00
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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|
Win
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11–2
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Justin Salas
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TKO (punches)
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UFC 196
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March 5, 2016
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1
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4:31
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Loss
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10–2
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Paul Felder
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Decision (split)
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UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine
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October 4, 2014
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3
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5:00
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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|
Win
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10–1
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Josh Shockley
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TKO (punches)
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UFC 174
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June 14, 2014
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1
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4:57
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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|
Win
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9–1
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Stephen Beaumont
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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AFC 19
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July 5, 2013
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1
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3:46
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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|
Win
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8–1
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Iraj Hadin
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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SFS 7
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November 23, 2012
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2
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3:41
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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|
Win
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7–1
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Eric Attard
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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SFS 5
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August 25, 2012
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1
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3:24
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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|
Win
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6–1
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Keven Morin
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TKO (punches)
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Ringside MMA 12
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October 21, 2011
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3
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3:49
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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|
Loss
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5–1
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Jesse Ronson
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Decision (split)
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Global Warriors FC 1
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August 13, 2011
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3
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5:00
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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|
Win
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5–0
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Derek Boyle
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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JEG - MMA Live 1
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May 19, 2011
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3
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2:18
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London, Ontario, Canada
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|
Win
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4–0
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Taylor Soloman
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Submission (armbar)
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Knockout Entertainment MMA: The Reckoning
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April 2, 2011
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2
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3:25
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Orillia, Ontario, Canada
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|
Win
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3–0
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Kyle Vivian
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Submission (triangle choke)
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Ringside MMA 9
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November 13, 2010
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1
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2:03
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Win
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2–0
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David Lafond
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Submission (triangle choke)
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Ringside MMA 8
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August 7, 2010
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2
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2:38
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Beauport, Quebec, Canada
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Win
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1–0
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Dominic McConnell
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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UC 4
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August 28, 2009
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1
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0:00
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Newry, Northern Ireland
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