Patrick Daniel Sabatini[5] (born November 9, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Born and raised in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Sabatini initially played ice hockey at his father's behest.
[6] 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.
[2] In his MMA debut for Cage Fury Fighting Championships at CFFC 35, he submitted Jacob Bohn via rear naked choke in the first round, before beating his next opponent Shelby Graham in the same manner.
[10] Sabatini was signed to replace Mike Trizano on short notice against Rafael Alves at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis on February 20, 2021.
[14] Sabatini then made his sophomore appearance in the organization against Jamall Emmers at UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze on August 28, 2021.
[15] He was then initially scheduled to face Gavin Tucker at UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate on November 20, 2021.
[18] However, Tucker pulled out due to unknown reasons and Sabatini was rebooked against T.J. Laramie on April 16, 2022 at UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2.
[22] 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.