Jason Saggo

Jason Saggo (born December 10, 1985) is a retired Canadian mixed martial artist who competed in the lightweight division. Known by his nickname "The Ranger," he is recognized for his grappling prowess and his career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Early Life and Background

Saggo was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada. He developed an interest in martial arts from a young age, eventually training extensively in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where he achieved a black belt. He trained primarily out of Team Tompkins in Ontario, Canada, throughout much of his professional career.

Mixed Martial Arts Career

Saggo began his professional mixed martial arts career in 2008. He quickly established himself as a dominant force on the Canadian regional circuit, accumulating an impressive undefeated record before making his debut in the sport's premier organization.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)

Jason Saggo signed with the UFC in 2014. He made his promotional debut at [[The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy]] on April 16, 2014, where he secured a submission victory over Josh Shockley. His career in the UFC saw him face a variety of skilled opponents within the lightweight division. Notable fights include his bouts against [[Paul Felder]] and [[Rustam Khabilov]]. Saggo's fighting style often revolved around his strong grappling base, utilizing takedowns and submissions to control his opponents.

Saggo compiled an overall professional record of 12 wins and 4 losses during his career before announcing his retirement from mixed martial arts competition in February 2018.

Retirement

Following his retirement, Saggo has remained involved in martial arts through coaching and teaching, sharing his expertise gained over years of high-level competition.

Professional Mixed Martial Arts Record

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 85%;" |+ Professional MMA Record |- ! Result ! Record ! Opponent ! Method ! Event ! Date ! Round ! Time ! Location ! Notes |- | Loss | 12–4 | [[Rustam Khabilov]] | Decision (unanimous) | [[UFC Fight Night: Struve vs. Volkov]] | September 2, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | [[Rotterdam]], [[Netherlands]] | |- | Win | 12–3 | [[Leandro Silva]] | Split decision | [[UFC 206]] | December 10, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], Canada | |- | Loss | 11–3 | [[Paul Felder]] | Split decision | [[UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson]] | June 18, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | [[Ottawa]], [[Ontario]], Canada | |- | Win | 11–2 | [[Justin Salas]] | TKO (punches) | [[UFC 196]] | March 5, 2016 | 1 | 4:31 | [[Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], United States | |- | Loss | 10–2 | [[Tony Christodoulou]] | TKO (punches) | [[UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping]] | November 8, 2014 | 1 | 4:47 | [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], Australia | |- | Win | 10–1 | [[Josh Shockley]] | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | [[The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy]] | April 16, 2014 | 1 | 4:56 | [[Quebec City]], [[Quebec]], Canada | |} ''Note: This record table is illustrative and compiled from publicly available information. For full, official details, please refer to reputable MMA statistics databases.''