Rodolfo Bellato
Trator
Brazil
Drops decision in Australia
Bellato lost to Navajo Stirling via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Perth, Australia.
ANALYSIS
In one of the greatest statistical oddities you will ever see, with the defeat, Bellato falls to 1-1-1 (1NC) in four UFC bouts. Truth be told, it wasn't that poor of an effort as a +220 underdog. Bellato predictably struggled with all aspects of Stirling's game early on before slowly finding his range. The Brazilian is at his best in reckless, wild bouts, and this one got a little crazy in the latter stages. Requesting Bellato to go on the road and defeat a legitimate undefeated prospect in Stirling was a big ask. Rodolfo should be able to remain competitive most nights as long as the company is reasonable in regards to the level of competition it matches him up against.
In one of the greatest statistical oddities you will ever see, with the defeat, Bellato falls to 1-1-1 (1NC) in four UFC bouts. Truth be told, it wasn't that poor of an effort as a +220 underdog. Bellato predictably struggled with all aspects of Stirling's game early on before slowly finding his range. The Brazilian is at his best in reckless, wild bouts, and this one got a little crazy in the latter stages. Requesting Bellato to go on the road and defeat a legitimate undefeated prospect in Stirling was a big ask. Rodolfo should be able to remain competitive most nights as long as the company is reasonable in regards to the level of competition it matches him up against.
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Fighting undefeated Stirling
Bellato will face off against Navajo Stirling at UFC Perth on Sep. 27, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Bellato has come off an unorthodox stretch with two draws in his 2025 fighting wake. The Brazilian light heavyweight still hasn't lost in the UFC with a 1-0-2 record, but he still has much to prove come September. Stirling enters the bout with a 7-0 professional record, which includes two-straight wins in the UFC. Both fighters haven't lost yet in their UFC tenures, which will make for an interesting matchup in Perth.
Bellato has come off an unorthodox stretch with two draws in his 2025 fighting wake. The Brazilian light heavyweight still hasn't lost in the UFC with a 1-0-2 record, but he still has much to prove come September. Stirling enters the bout with a 7-0 professional record, which includes two-straight wins in the UFC. Both fighters haven't lost yet in their UFC tenures, which will make for an interesting matchup in Perth.
Foul leads to no-contest
Bellato and Paul Craig fought to a no contest (illegal upkick) at 4:59 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
It was one of the strangest endings you will ever see. Bellato got cracked with an illegal upkick from Craig with virtually no time on the clock in Round 1. He initially complained to referee Kevin MacDonald about the foul before going unconscious. He woke up in short order, but clearly wasn't himself, as evidenced by the fact he spent the next 30-plus seconds trying to wrestle the referee. MacDonald deemed the foul accidental, leading to the no-contest. A rematch seems likely to be forthcoming in the coming months.
It was one of the strangest endings you will ever see. Bellato got cracked with an illegal upkick from Craig with virtually no time on the clock in Round 1. He initially complained to referee Kevin MacDonald about the foul before going unconscious. He woke up in short order, but clearly wasn't himself, as evidenced by the fact he spent the next 30-plus seconds trying to wrestle the referee. MacDonald deemed the foul accidental, leading to the no-contest. A rematch seems likely to be forthcoming in the coming months.
Fight switched to Atlanta
Bellato will face off against Paul Craig at UFC Atlanta on Jun. 14, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Bellato's original fight against Craig was scheduled for Vegas in May, but it's now been switched over to June in Atlanta. The Brazilian light heavyweight is coming off a draw against Jimmy Crute in February. The 29-year-old is 1-0-1 during his time with the UFC facing off against a struggling veteran.
Bellato's original fight against Craig was scheduled for Vegas in May, but it's now been switched over to June in Atlanta. The Brazilian light heavyweight is coming off a draw against Jimmy Crute in February. The 29-year-old is 1-0-1 during his time with the UFC facing off against a struggling veteran.
Fighting at UFC Vegas 106
Bellato will face off against Paul Craig at UFC Vegas 106 on May 17, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Bellato, who is coming off a draw against Jimmy Crute in February, will take on Paul Craig this May. The 29-year-old Brazilian fighter is 1-0-1 during his time with the UFC facing off against a struggling veteran.
Bellato, who is coming off a draw against Jimmy Crute in February, will take on Paul Craig this May. The 29-year-old Brazilian fighter is 1-0-1 during his time with the UFC facing off against a struggling veteran.
Salvages draw with strong finish
Bellato and Jimmy Crute fought to a majority draw (27-29, 28-28, 28-28) at UFC 312 on Saturday in Sydney, Australia.
ANALYSIS
On the surface, a draw doesn't seem like a great result for a guy that entered as a -150 favorite, but it's actually a best-case scenario for Bellato considering where he was after Round 1. The Brazilian's opening frame went so poorly that all three judges scored it 10-8 in favor of Crute. Bellato almost certainly would have been finished had he not been saved by the bell. He was considerably better as the fight progressed, aided by the fact Crute was visibly exhausted. Two of the three judges gave him the final two rounds, which was enough to salvage the majority draw. Bellato is now 1-0-1 in his first three UFC bouts.
On the surface, a draw doesn't seem like a great result for a guy that entered as a -150 favorite, but it's actually a best-case scenario for Bellato considering where he was after Round 1. The Brazilian's opening frame went so poorly that all three judges scored it 10-8 in favor of Crute. Bellato almost certainly would have been finished had he not been saved by the bell. He was considerably better as the fight progressed, aided by the fact Crute was visibly exhausted. Two of the three judges gave him the final two rounds, which was enough to salvage the majority draw. Bellato is now 1-0-1 in his first three UFC bouts.