Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2
3 rounds scheduled
Brett Johns
WalesBrett Johns
“The Pikey”
17-2-0
RESULT

Danny Sabatello def. Brett Johns (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Danny Sabatello
United StatesDanny Sabatello
“The Italian Gangster”
9-1-0
Friday, May 21, 2021
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Danny Sabatello defeated Brett Johns by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of Bellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2, held Friday, May 21, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Brett Johns vs Danny Sabatello?

Danny Sabatello defeated Brett Johns by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of Bellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2, held Friday, May 21, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

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

Win probability

Brett Johns 60%40% Danny Sabatello

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

17-2-0
Record
9-1-0
1782
Power Index rating
1713
0
Win Streak
5
34
Age
33
5'7"
170 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Wales
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Brett Johns

No background on record

Camp Shore Mixed Martial Arts Centre of Excellence · Wales

Danny Sabatello

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · United States

Striking Profile

2.86
SLpM
2.07
49%
Str. Acc.
57%
3.84
SApM
0.20
53%
Str. Def.
25%

Grappling Profile

4.92
TD Avg.
3.00
49%
TD Acc.
75%
58%
TD Def.
100%
1.00
Sub. Avg.
1.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Brett Johns · 2-3
  • L
    Nikolay Grozdev
    WOW 25: Madrid · Dec 13, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 0:26 · Featherweight
  • W
    Levan Kirtadze
    WOW 21: Starlite · Aug 9, 2025
    Submission · Featherweight
  • L
    Tyler Diamond
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2024 Regular Season · Jun 27, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    Timur Khizriev
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2024 Regular Season · Apr 18, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    David Crol
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Europe 4: 2023 Finals · Dec 7, 2023
    TKO · R3 · 3:09 · Featherweight
Danny Sabatello · 5-0
  • W
    Jinnosuke Kashimura
    Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 15 · Jul 18, 2026
    Knockout · R3 · 0:40 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Joji Goto
    Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 13 · Apr 12, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Naoki Inoue
    Rizin FF - Shiwasu no Cho Tsuwamono Matsuri · Dec 31, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Shoko Sato
    Rizin FF - Rizin 51 · Sep 28, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Shinobu Ota
    RIZIN: Otoko Matsuri · May 4, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 0:20 · Bantamweight

Career Averages

Based on 10 fights · 7 fights
35.6
Avg sig. strikes
47.4
4.00
Avg takedowns
4.43
6:41
Avg control time
7:24
73
Career high strikes
100
11
Career high TDs
9

Strike Distribution

Brett Johns
Strike target
Danny Sabatello
87%
Head
67%
9%
Body
19%
4%
Leg
14%
Brett Johns
Strike position
Danny Sabatello
35%
Distance
32%
19%
Clinch
38%
46%
Ground
30%