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Puts fans-not opponent-to sleep Sabatini defeated William Gomis via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27) at UFC 328 on Saturday in Newark.

Impact Sabitini knew he would need to wrestle to neutralize the sharp kickboxing of Gomis, but the 35-year-old was not prepared for the strength of his opponent or his ability to return to his feet after being taken down. This resulted in an excruciating 15-minute bout, which saw the two combatants tally a combined 48 significant strikes. So little happened, in fact, that the judges were forced to award the fight to Sabitini for notching three of 20 (!) takedowns and just over 11 minutes of control time. In all fairness, Sabatini can look good when he gets his game working, but performances like this one are a good reminder that a fighter needs something to fall back on when their main skill set isn't getting the job done. Sabatini improved to 22-5-0 as a result of the victory.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Draws Gomis in May Sabatini will take on William Gomis in a featherweight matchup at UFC 328 on May 9, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Sabatini may not have the most exciting style, but he's leaned on his wrestling/grappling to put together three consecutive wins in a deep featherweight division. He now draws Gomis, who has won five of six with the company after taking a decision from Robert Ruchala last September. Gomis defends the takedown at a 72 percent clip, but he has yet to face an opponent with the wrestling chops of Sabatini. A spot in the rankings could be a coversation worth having for the winner, given each man's success of late.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC Vegas 105: Pat Sabatini vs. Joanderson Brito: Live round-by-round updates A featherweight bout between Pat Sabatini and Joanderson Brito will serve as the co-main event for UFC Vegas 105 later this evening (April 5...

APRIL 5, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC 295 results: Diego Lopes smashes Pat Sabatini with brutal knockout in 90 seconds Diego Lopes is a budding UFC star, and he showed why with a brutal knockout Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Diego Lopes out to get statement win over Pat Sabatini at UFC 295: 'I'm made for big things' Diego Lopes confident big things are in the horizon if he beats Pat Sabatini at UFC 295.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Diego Lopes returns at UFC 295 vs. Pat Sabatini The UFC 295 lineup for Madison Square Garden continues to fill out.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

After rebounding from first UFC loss, Pat Sabatini looks to start 'breaking through those rankings' Pat Sabatini was more impressive than ever in rebounding from his first UFC loss, and now he’s looking for “a number next to my name.”

JUNE 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

After rebounding from first UFC loss, Pat Sabatini looks to start 'breaking through those rankings' Pat Sabatini was more impressive than ever in rebounding from his first UFC loss, and now he’s looking for “a number next to my name.”

JUNE 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

After battling self-doubt, Pat Sabatini aims to 'keep the ball rolling' after UFC on ESPN 46 win Pat Sabatini rebounded in emphatic fashion at UFC on ESPN 46.

JUNE 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

After battling self-doubt, Pat Sabatini aims to 'keep the ball rolling' after UFC on ESPN 46 win Pat Sabatini rebounded in emphatic fashion at UFC on ESPN 46.

JUNE 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC on ESPN 46's Pat Sabatini warns Lucas Almeida 'there's levels' to their grappling games Pat Sabatini thinks Lucas Almeida is bluffing about the potential of a grappling-heavy fight on Saturday at UFC on ESPN 46.

JUNE 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC on ESPN 46's Pat Sabatini warns Lucas Almeida 'there's levels' to their grappling games Pat Sabatini thinks Lucas Almeida is bluffing about the potential of a grappling-heavy fight on Saturday at UFC on ESPN 46.

JUNE 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM