Danny Sabatello “The Italian Gangster”
Bantamweight · United States · RIZIN
Smothering wrestler-grappler who wins on top control and pace
Relentless takedown-and-control wrestling
Record & stats
| Division | Bantamweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | MMA |
| Promotion | RIZIN |
| Nationality | United States |
| Born | United States |
| Team | American Top Team |
| Pro debut | 2017 |
| Height | 178cm |
| Reach | 183cm |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Age | 33 |
| KO rate | 50% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
50% Finish rate- 4 KO/TKO · 22%
- 5 Submission · 28%
- 9 Decision · 50%
Titles & honors
- RIZIN Bantamweight Champion
Biography
Danny "The Italian Gangster" Sabatello is the RIZIN Bantamweight Champion, a brash, wrestling-first fighter out of American Top Team. Built on a collegiate-wrestling base, he wins by imposing his grappling — chaining takedowns, riding top position and breaking opponents over the course of a fight.
He captured the RIZIN bantamweight title on New Year's Eve 2025, edging Naoki Inoue by split decision, then made his first defense in April 2026 with a unanimous-decision win over Joji Goto at RIZIN LANDMARK 13. His record stands at 18-4-1, with finishes split between knockouts and submissions but his bread and butter the control game.
As of June 2026 he is the reigning RIZIN Bantamweight Champion, set to defend against Jinnosuke Kashimura at LANDMARK 15 in Hiroshima.
Fight history
- WJoji GotoW UD
- WNaoki InoueW SD
FAQ
- Is Danny Sabatello the RIZIN bantamweight champion?
- Yes. He won the title by beating Naoki Inoue on New Year's Eve 2025 and defended it against Joji Goto in April 2026.
- What is Danny Sabatello's record?
- He is 18-4-1 as a professional, with wins by both knockout and submission.
- What is Danny Sabatello's fighting style?
- He is a wrestling-based pressure fighter who relies on takedowns and top control.
- Who does Sabatello fight next?
- He defends the RIZIN bantamweight title against Jinnosuke Kashimura at LANDMARK 15 in Hiroshima on July 18, 2026.