# Pat Sabatini

Patrick Daniel Sabatini (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. After a school bully stuck Pat’s head in a urinal, he started training Tang Soo Do which led to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a couple of years later. Afterwards he picked up Wrestling, and Sambo. He has a younger sister. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rider University.

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

### 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. However, Alves missed weight by 11.5lbs – a UFC record to date – and the bout was cancelled.
He ultimately made his UFC debut against Tristan Connelly at UFC 261 on April 24, 2021. He won the fight via unanimous decision after knocking Connelly down early in the first round.
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.
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. Sabatini won the bout via unanimous decision.
The match between Gavin Tucker and Sabatini was rescheduled for UFC 273 on April 9, 2022. 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. Sabatini won the fight via unanimous decision.
Sabatini faced Damon Jackson on September 17, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 210. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.
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.
Sabatini faced Diego Lopes on November 11, 2023, at UFC 295. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
Sabatini was scheduled to face Nate Landwehr on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54. However, Sabatini withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Jamall Emmers.
Sabatini faced Jonathan Pearce on October 12, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 244. He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.
Sabatini is scheduled to face Joanderson Brito on April 5, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 65.

## Professional grappling career

Sabatini competed against Niko Price at Fury Pro Grappling 8 on December 30, 2023. He won the match by submission with a Suloev Stretch.
Sabatini competed against Andre Kochel at Fury Pro Grappling 10 on May 24, 2024. He won the match by golden score in overtime.
Sabatini competed against Herbert Burns at Fury Pro Grappling 11 on November 2, 2024. He won the match by golden score in overtime.
Sabatini faced Peter Fazekas at Fury Pro Grappling 12 on December 28, 2024. He won the match by submission with an ankle-lock.

## Championships and accomplishments

* Ultimate Fighting Championship
** Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Jamall Emmers
** UFC.com Awards
*** 2021: Ranked #10 Newcomer of the Year
* Cage Fury Fighting Championships
** CFFC Featherweight Championship (two times; former)
*** Three successful title defenses (first reign)

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 24 matches | 19 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 3 |
| By submission | 12 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| 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) | Cage Fury FC 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) | Cage Fury FC 84 | September 17, 2020 | 1 | 2:26 | Tunica, Mississippi, United States | |
| Loss | 11–3 | James Gonzalez | TKO (arm injury) | Cage Fury FC 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) | Cage Fury FC 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) | Cage Fury FC 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 MMA 52 | August 17, 2018 | 2 | 2:16 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Loss | 8–2 | Chepe 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) | Cage Fury FC 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) | Cage Fury FC 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) | Cage Fury FC 52 | October 31, 2015 | 1 | 2:47 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Robert Watley | Decision (unanimous) | Cage Fury FC 45 | February 7, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Win | 2–0 | Shelby Graham | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cage Fury FC 42 | October 25, 2014 | 1 | 1:04 | Chester, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jacob Bohn | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cage Fury FC 35 | April 26, 2014 | 1 | 2:22 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Featherweight debut. |

## Submission grappling record

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 |