Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 248: Kongo vs. Johnson 2
3 rounds scheduled
Darko Banović
Darko Banović
“Face Smasher”
21-9-0
RESULT

Mads Burnell def. Darko Banović (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 3:13
WIN
Mads Burnell
DenmarkMads Burnell
9-3-0
Saturday, October 10, 2020

Mads Burnell defeated Darko Banović by TKO in round 1 (3:13) in the bout of Bellator 248: Kongo vs. Johnson 2, held Saturday, October 10, 2020.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Darko Banović vs Mads Burnell?

Mads Burnell defeated Darko Banović by TKO in round 1 (3:13) in the bout of Bellator 248: Kongo vs. Johnson 2, held Saturday, October 10, 2020.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Darko Banović 28%72% Mads Burnell

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

21-9-0
Record
9-3-0
1579
Power Index rating
1743
2
Win Streak
0
35
Age
32
5'6"
168 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
69"
175 cm
Reach
69"
175 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Bosnia And Herzegovina
Nationality
Denmark

Style Matchup

-
vs
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Darko Banović

No background on record

Mads Burnell

No background on record

Camp Xtreme Couture · Denmark

Striking Profile

3.31
SLpM
1.28
-
Str. Acc.
41%
2.41
SApM
2.71
-
Str. Def.
51%

Grappling Profile

2.51
TD Avg.
3.45
83%
TD Acc.
47%
100%
TD Def.
22%
0.50
Sub. Avg.
0.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Darko Banović · 4-1
  • W
    Alan Gabriel
    XCC 3 · Nov 8, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Bantamweight
  • W
    Bartosz Wójcikiewicz
    FNC 19 · Sep 7, 2024
    Submission · R3 · 04:55 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Marco Beltran
    FNC 14 · Dec 16, 2023
    Split Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Júnior Assis
    Savage 1 · Sep 30, 2023
    Submission · R2 · 1:22 · Catchweight
  • L
    Farbod Nezhad
    Super League MMA 3 · Jun 25, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · Bantamweight
Mads Burnell · 2-3
  • L
    Robert Watley
    PFL World Tournament 9: 2025 Finals · Aug 15, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 2:43 · Welterweight
  • L
    Jay-Jay Wilson
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 3: First Round · Apr 17, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 4:42 · Lightweight
  • W
    Elvin Espinoza
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 Playoffs · Aug 15, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Clay Collard
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2024 Regular Season · Jun 20, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Michael Dufort
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2024 Regular Season · Apr 11, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 1:03 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 2 fights · 8 fights
49.5
Avg sig. strikes
26.6
2.50
Avg takedowns
2.63
2:49
Avg control time
5:16
70
Career high strikes
56
5
Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Darko Banović
Strike target
Mads Burnell
59%
Head
64%
13%
Body
23%
28%
Leg
12%
Darko Banović
Strike position
Mads Burnell
40%
Distance
55%
32%
Clinch
28%
28%
Ground
16%