Pat Sabatini
USA
Gets revenge on Jose Mariscal
Sabatini defeated Jose Mariscal via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC 322 on Saturday in New York City.
ANALYSIS
These two first fought back in April 2018, with Mariscal winning via split decision. Sabatini made sure the rematch wouldn't be anywhere near as close. Pat's striking is below-average, but at his best, as he was this evening, he's a world-class grappler. Sabatini turned seven successful takedowns and 10:37 worth of control time into a clean sweep on the scorecards. The lone complaint about Pat's wrestling is that he sometimes isn't active enough from top position. Still, when you control your opponent for more than two-thirds of a three-round fight, you're almost always going to take a decision. Sabatini has won three in a row and four of his last five.
These two first fought back in April 2018, with Mariscal winning via split decision. Sabatini made sure the rematch wouldn't be anywhere near as close. Pat's striking is below-average, but at his best, as he was this evening, he's a world-class grappler. Sabatini turned seven successful takedowns and 10:37 worth of control time into a clean sweep on the scorecards. The lone complaint about Pat's wrestling is that he sometimes isn't active enough from top position. Still, when you control your opponent for more than two-thirds of a three-round fight, you're almost always going to take a decision. Sabatini has won three in a row and four of his last five.
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Mariscal next at MSG
Sabatini is scheduled to compete against fellow featherweight Jose Marsical at UFC 322 in New York City on Nov. 15, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Sabatini and Mariscal took under a month's notice for their next fight to compete at Madison Square Garden. Both are coming off wins, with the former's coming off an April 5 decision over Joanderson Brito.
Sabatini and Mariscal took under a month's notice for their next fight to compete at Madison Square Garden. Both are coming off wins, with the former's coming off an April 5 decision over Joanderson Brito.
Flawless effort in easy win
Sabatini defeated Joanderson Brito via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
He's had a couple stinkers in his UFC run, but when he's on his game, and he was this evening, Sabatini is about the most dominant featherweight on the roster. An elite power-wrestler, Sabatini closed with four takedowns, 13:47 worth of control time and a 135-27 edge in total strikes landed. Pat is severely lacking in the striking department and is typically ineffective in terms of ground-and-pound from top position, but he's one of the best in the world in terms of keeping you pinned to the mat once he gets you there. Working against Sabatini is the fact he'll be 35 years old in November and is just 3-2 in his past five fights dating back to September 2022.
He's had a couple stinkers in his UFC run, but when he's on his game, and he was this evening, Sabatini is about the most dominant featherweight on the roster. An elite power-wrestler, Sabatini closed with four takedowns, 13:47 worth of control time and a 135-27 edge in total strikes landed. Pat is severely lacking in the striking department and is typically ineffective in terms of ground-and-pound from top position, but he's one of the best in the world in terms of keeping you pinned to the mat once he gets you there. Working against Sabatini is the fact he'll be 35 years old in November and is just 3-2 in his past five fights dating back to September 2022.
Taking on Brito in April
Sabatini will face Joanderson Brito at a UFC event in Las Vegas on April 5, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Sabatini will head into the bout riding a five-fight win streak across promotions. The 34-year-old American will look to overcome a slight reach disadvantage against the younger Brazilian. With a perfect 13-0 record in submission finishes, Sabatini will undoubtedly be looking to use the ground game in this one, though Brito is no stranger to submission success with an impressive 8-1 record in such finishes.
Sabatini will head into the bout riding a five-fight win streak across promotions. The 34-year-old American will look to overcome a slight reach disadvantage against the younger Brazilian. With a perfect 13-0 record in submission finishes, Sabatini will undoubtedly be looking to use the ground game in this one, though Brito is no stranger to submission success with an impressive 8-1 record in such finishes.
Gets right back in win column
Sabatini defeated Jonathan Pearce via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:06 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
In desperate need of a a victory on the heels of a 90-second knockout loss to Diego Lopes in November, Sabatini got right back in the win column and did so in extremely impressive fashion. Pat's greatest attribute is his grappling game, and he used it to overwhelm Pearce. He picked up a pair of early takedowns, the second of which led to the rear-naked choke that closed the show late in the opening frame. Set to turn 34 years of age in November, Sabatini's next challenge will be to string together back-to-back wins. He's alternated wins and losses in his last five fights dating back to April 2022.
In desperate need of a a victory on the heels of a 90-second knockout loss to Diego Lopes in November, Sabatini got right back in the win column and did so in extremely impressive fashion. Pat's greatest attribute is his grappling game, and he used it to overwhelm Pearce. He picked up a pair of early takedowns, the second of which led to the rear-naked choke that closed the show late in the opening frame. Set to turn 34 years of age in November, Sabatini's next challenge will be to string together back-to-back wins. He's alternated wins and losses in his last five fights dating back to April 2022.
Draws Pearce in October
Sabatini will take on Jonathan Pearce in a featherweight matchup at UFC Vegas 98 on October 12, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
After starting his UFC run with four consecutive victories, Sabatini has dropped two of his last three fights. He was set to face Nate Landwehr in March at UFC Atlantic City, but dropped from the fight for undisclosed reasons. He now draws Pearce, who has hit a rough patch of his own lately with two consecutive defeats. Pearce has a much better striking volume, so look for Sabatini to attempt to use his offensive wrestling in an attempt to exploit the 58 percent takedown defense of his opponent. Sabatini will also give up four inches in height and an inch in reach.
After starting his UFC run with four consecutive victories, Sabatini has dropped two of his last three fights. He was set to face Nate Landwehr in March at UFC Atlantic City, but dropped from the fight for undisclosed reasons. He now draws Pearce, who has hit a rough patch of his own lately with two consecutive defeats. Pearce has a much better striking volume, so look for Sabatini to attempt to use his offensive wrestling in an attempt to exploit the 58 percent takedown defense of his opponent. Sabatini will also give up four inches in height and an inch in reach.