Jason Saggo (born November 23, 1985) is a Canadian

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who previously fought in the lightweight division of the

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(UFC).

Background

Saggo graduated from

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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

in the spring of 2014.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Saggo made his promotional debut against

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on June 14, 2014, at UFC 174. Saggo defeated Shockley via first round TKO. Saggo faced promotional newcomer Paul Felder on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 54. Saggo lost the fight by split decision. Saggo was expected to face Marcin Bandel on April 11, 2015, at

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. However, Saggo pulled out of the bout due to an injury to his achilles tendon and was replaced by promotional newcomer Stevie Ray. Saggo faced

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on March 5, 2016, at

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. He won the fight via TKO in the first round. Saggo next faced Leandro Silva on June 18, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 89. He won the fight via split decision. Saggo faced

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on December 10, 2016, at

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. He lost the one-sided fight via unanimous decision. Saggo faced

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on September 16, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 116. He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. He was subsequently released from the UFC.

BTC Fight Promotions

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.

Mixed martial arts record

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