Chepe Mariscal vs Pat Sabatini — Fight recap

Pat Sabatini defeated Chepe Mariscal by unanimous decision after three rounds on November 15, 2025, with referee Dan Miragliotta officiating. Sabatini controlled the fight through superior grappling, landing 12 significant strikes compared to Mariscal's 7 while connecting on 7 of 12 takedown attempts for a 58% success rate.

The wrestling advantage proved decisive, as Sabatini accumulated 10:37 of control time versus Mariscal's 48 seconds, dictating the pace throughout the bout. Mariscal managed only a 36% significant strike accuracy from 19 attempts and never threatened a takedown, unable to establish his striking game against Sabatini's relentless pressure.

Sabatini's grappling-heavy approach, landing 10 head strikes to Mariscal's 2, secured all three rounds on the judges' scorecards. The victory solidifies Sabatini's position in the lightweight rankings and establishes him as a wrestler capable of neutralizing striking opponents.