Christian Edwards (right) lands a good punch on Brazilian Rodolfo Bellato (left) at UFC Vegas 121. Photo: Reproduction / UFC
Rodolfo Bellato was knocked out by Christian Edwards on Saturday night (26), at UFC Vegas 121. At 27 years old, the American has a record of nine wins and five losses, with five wins by knockout and two by submission.
Rodolfo Bellato is brutally knocked out by Edwards in the third round.
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Rodolfo Bellato sought to tire his opponent out from the start by using the cage. Edwards attempted to land powerful strikes, but surprised everyone by going for a takedown with just over two minutes remaining. The Brazilian defended well, and then his opponent continued to pressure him in the striking exchanges. With his back to the cage, Bellato landed a powerful cross and went for the ground and pound. Edwards resisted and managed to get to the Brazilian's back, where he attempted a rear-naked choke, but Rodolfo defended.
In the second round, Bellato again sought to use the cage, but Edwards managed to connect with counter punches and utilize his jabs effectively, punishing the Brazilian's face. In the final stretch, Rodolfo increased the pressure and landed good combinations of punches.
Edwards returned for the third round dictating the pace and pressuring the Brazilian. Bellato tried to respond, but was surprised by a left cross that sent him to the canvas and resulted in a knockout. With this result, Edwards ended the fight decisively and inflicted another defeat on Bellato in the octagon.
UFC Vegas 121 results
MAIN CARD
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Raul Rosas Jr. defeated Raoni Barcelos by knockout (injury) at 1:38 of round 5.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Ailin Perez defeated Norma Dumont by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Luis Hernandez defeated Sedriques Dumas by submission (guillotine choke) at 0:57 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Ilimbek Akylbek defeated Mahammadali Osmanli by disqualification (illegal knee strike with opponent on the ground) at 2:19 of Round 1 – TUF Final
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Tina Black defeated Melissa Amaya by technical knockout (punches) at 3:19 of round 2 – TUF Finale
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Brady Hiestand defeated Rinya Nakamura by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:07 of round 2.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Rodolfo Vieira defeated Robert Bryczek by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light Heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Christian Edwards defeated Rodolfo Bellato by technical knockout (left cross and punches) at 1:47 of round 3.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Elves Brener defeated Josiah Harrell by knockout (right cross) at 4:14 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Montel Jackson defeated Ricky Simon by technical knockout (punches) at 2:39 of round 2.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Alateng Heili defeated John Castaneda by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Yazmin Jauregui defeated Vanessa Demopoulos by technical knockout (punches) at 1:2 of round 1.
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