Pat Sabatini

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.

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. 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 for 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 faced Joanderson Brito on April 5, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 65. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Sabatini faced Chepe Mariscal in a rematch on November 15, 2025 at UFC 322. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Sabatini faced William Gomis on May 9, 2026, at UFC 328. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

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) 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 Win

William Gomis Decision (unanimous) UFC 328

Newark, New Jersey, United States Win

Chepe Mariscal Decision (unanimous) UFC 322

New York City, New York, United States Win

Joanderson Brito Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Emmett vs. Murphy

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jonathan Pearce Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Diego Lopes KO (punches) UFC 295

New York City, New York, United States Win

Lucas Almeida Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC on ESPN: Vettori vs. Cannonier

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Damon Jackson TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

T.J. Laramie Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Tucker Lutz Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jamall Emmers Submission (heel hook) UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Tristan Connelly Decision (unanimous) UFC 261

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Win

Jesse Stirn Submission (armbar) Cage Fury FC 91

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Jordan Titoni KO (punches) Cage Fury FC 84

Tunica, Mississippi, United States Loss

James Gonzalez TKO (arm injury) Cage Fury FC 81

Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Fabricio Oliveira Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Fury FC 74

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Da'Mon Blackshear Decision (unanimous) Cage Fury FC 71

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Boimah Karmo TKO (punches) CES MMA 52

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Chepe Mariscal Decision (split) Victory FC 60

Hammond, Indiana, United States Win

Francisco Isata Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Fury FC 69

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

John de Jesus Submission (heel hook) Cage Fury FC 67

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Michael Lawrence Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Combat 58

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Renaldo Weekley Submission (heel hook) Dead Serious 22

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

William Calhoun III Decision (unanimous) Dead Serious 18

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Tony Gravely Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Fury FC 52

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Robert Watley Decision (unanimous) Cage Fury FC 45

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Shelby Graham Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Fury FC 42

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Jacob Bohn Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Fury FC 35

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Submission grappling record

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