Ultimate Fighting Calendar
RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 51
Bantamweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Danny Sabatello
United StatesDanny Sabatello
“The Italian Gangster”
9-1-0
RESULT

Danny Sabatello def. Shoko Sato (Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Shoko Sato
JapanShoko Sato
“Masamitsu”
4-2-0
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Aichi International (IG) Arena, Nagoya, Japan

Danny Sabatello defeated Shoko Sato by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Bantamweight bout of Rizin FF - Rizin 51, held Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Aichi International (IG) Arena, Nagoya.

Betting Odds

Danny Sabatello
-324
76% implied win probability
Open: -272Best: -250
Shoko Sato
+235
30% implied win probability
Open: +192Best: +266

Average moneyline across 5 sportsbooks.

SportsbookDanny SabatelloShoko Sato
BetOnline-316+266
Betway-250+175
Bovada-360+255
MyBookie-370+244
Stake-357+235

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Danny Sabatello vs Shoko Sato?

Danny Sabatello defeated Shoko Sato by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Bantamweight bout of Rizin FF - Rizin 51, held Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Aichi International (IG) Arena, Nagoya.

Referee
Bryan Miner
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Danny Sabatello 56%44% Shoko Sato

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

9-1-0
Record
4-2-0
1765
Power Index rating
1721
5
Win Streak
2
33
Age
39
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
Orthodox
Stance
-
Bantamweight
Weight Class
Bantamweight
United States
Nationality
Japan

Striking Profile

2.07
SLpM
-
57%
Str. Acc.
-
0.20
SApM
-
25%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

3.00
TD Avg.
-
75%
TD Acc.
-
100%
TD Def.
-
1.00
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

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
Shoko Sato · 4-1
  • W
    Patchy Mix
    Rizin FF - Rizin 54 · Aug 11, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    John Sweeney
    Rizin FF - Rizin 52 · Mar 7, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 4:49 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Danny Sabatello
    Rizin FF - Rizin 51 · Sep 28, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Soo Chul Kim
    Rizin FF - World Series in Korea · May 31, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Juntaro Ushiku
    RIZIN 48 · Sep 29, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00

Career Averages

Based on 1 fight · 0 fights
31.0
Avg sig. strikes
-
3.00
Avg takedowns
-
14:06
Avg control time
-
31
Career high strikes
-
3
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Danny Sabatello
Strike target
Shoko Sato
81%
Head
-
19%
Body
-
Danny Sabatello
Strike position
Shoko Sato
6%
Distance
-
94%
Ground
-