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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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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. 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.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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. Having 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 they match him up against.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fighting undefeated Stirling Bellato will face off against Navajo Stirling at UFC Perth on Sep. 27, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rodolfo Bellato addresses illegal upkick KO controversy during Paul Craig fight at UFC Atlanta: "I started to blackout" Rodolfo Bellato recently shared his side of the story after his matchup with Paul Craig at UFC Atlanta ended in a no contest.

JUNE 17, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC on ESPN 69: Paul Craig post-fight interview UFC on ESPN 69 winner Paul Craig talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his no contest result against Rodolfo Bellato in A...

JUNE 15, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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.

Impact 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.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fight switched to Atlanta Bellato will face off against Paul Craig at UFC Atlanta on Jun. 14, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact 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.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Craig opens up on scrapped Rodolfo Bellato UFC bout, reveals plans of June rebooking According to Paul Craig, his fight with Rodolfo Bellato is expected to be rescheduled for June.

MAY 20, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Rodolfo Bellato plans to make his name off Paul Craig with with at UFC Vegas 106 UFC Fight Night 256's Rodolfo Bellato spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his light heavyweight bout vs. Paul Craig on Saturd...

MAY 14, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Paul Crag desperate to win at UFC Vegas 106, says roster spot in danger after skid UFC Fight Night 256's Paul Craig spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his light heavyweight bout vs. Rodolfo Bellato in Las Ve...

MAY 14, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

DWCS 65 winner Rodolfo Bellato hopes for opportunity to avenge Vitor Petrino loss in the UFC Rodolfo Bellato wants another shot at Vitor Petrino – the man that initially stopped his UFC dream.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

DWCS 65 winner Rodolfo Bellato hopes for opportunity to avenge Vitor Petrino loss in the UFC Rodolfo Bellato wants another shot at Vitor Petrino – the man that initially stopped his UFC dream.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM