Rodolfo Bellato
Trator
Brazil
Taking on Bukauskas
Bellato will take on Modestas Bukauskas in a light heavyweight bout at UFC Vegas 117 on May 16, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Bellato has had an eventful start to his UFC career. He's gotten at least one of every possible results in his five fights, sporting a 2-1-1-1 record heading into the matchup with Bukauskas. His next opponent is more experienced, boasting a 7-5 record in the promotion, but he's also coming off a loss and will be looking to right the ship.
Bellato has had an eventful start to his UFC career. He's gotten at least one of every possible results in his five fights, sporting a 2-1-1-1 record heading into the matchup with Bukauskas. His next opponent is more experienced, boasting a 7-5 record in the promotion, but he's also coming off a loss and will be looking to right the ship.
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Stoppage win in Vegas opener
Bellato defeated Luke Fernandez via TKO (punches) at 2:42 of Round 1 at UFC 326 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It was a typical Bellato performance in the sense that he looked awkward and uncomfortable most of the fight and had nothing going prior to the stoppage. The Brazilian often appears stiff on the feet, in addition to lacking athleticism. Yet, the power is legitimate, and all it took here was one short left hand to drop Fernandez and essentially put him away on the spot. The finish would go on to earn him one of four $100,000 Performance of the Night bonuses awarded on the evening. Bellato is impossible to trust on fight-by-fight basis, but he's capable of a strong performance such as this one now and then. He improves to 2-1-1 (1NC) in five UFC bouts and figures to hover around the .500 mark moving forward.
It was a typical Bellato performance in the sense that he looked awkward and uncomfortable most of the fight and had nothing going prior to the stoppage. The Brazilian often appears stiff on the feet, in addition to lacking athleticism. Yet, the power is legitimate, and all it took here was one short left hand to drop Fernandez and essentially put him away on the spot. The finish would go on to earn him one of four $100,000 Performance of the Night bonuses awarded on the evening. Bellato is impossible to trust on fight-by-fight basis, but he's capable of a strong performance such as this one now and then. He improves to 2-1-1 (1NC) in five UFC bouts and figures to hover around the .500 mark moving forward.
Taking on Fernandez in Vegas
Bellato will face Luke Fernandez at UFC 326 in Las Vegas on March 7, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Bellato will head into the bout hoping to bounce back from his recent defeat at the hands of Navajo Stirling in September. The 29-year-old Brazilian will look to use advantages in both height and reach to take out the 30-year-old American fighter. With a combined 13-2 professional record in KO/TKO finishes, expect fireworks in this one.
Bellato will head into the bout hoping to bounce back from his recent defeat at the hands of Navajo Stirling in September. The 29-year-old Brazilian will look to use advantages in both height and reach to take out the 30-year-old American fighter. With a combined 13-2 professional record in KO/TKO finishes, expect fireworks in this one.
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.
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.