Light heavyweight contender Rodolfo Bellato is looking to record his second straight win in the UFC, as he’s set to collide with Christian Edwards at UFC Vegas 121 on Saturday inside the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
Fresh off a win in his last fight, Bellato heads into the match as the betting favorite with -180 UFC odds, while Edwards, who suffered a loss in his octagon debut, is going to be the +145 betting underdog.
UFC Vegas 121: Rodolfo Bellato vs. Christian Edwards Fight Odds
- Rodolfo Bellato: -180
- Christian Edwards: +145
UFC Vegas 121: Rodolfo Bellato vs. Christian Edwards: Tale of the Tape
| Rodolfo Bellato | Christian Edwards | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 30 | 27 |
| Height | 6’3” | 6’5” |
| Reach | 77.5 inches | 78.5 inches |
| Leg Reach | 44 inches | N/A |
| Record | 13-3-1 | 8-5 |
| Fighting Style | MMA | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 92% | 75% |
UFC Vegas 121: Rodolfo Bellato vs. Christian Edwards: Prediction
A decision win for Edwards over Bellato is my prediction because he’s a threat in both the striking and grappling departments. Edwards, even though he has knockout power with his strikes, likes to mix his offense with clinch battles and takedowns.
This gives his opponents much to worry about because if they overthrow strikes, he can switch and level change into a wrestling match. But if Edwards keeps the fight on the feet, he can spam leg kicks to compromise his opponent’s movement and power.
But Bellato is always a threat, especially with his striking. If Edwards is not cautious and gets comfortable, he might be caught with a powerful hook or straight punch from Bellato. Edwards has the chance to land powerful punches because Bellato doesn’t move his head from the centerline.
Rodolfo Bellato’s Recent Fight Results
Bellato is a former LFA champion and earned his UFC roster spot via Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023. Since then, he has competed in five bouts in the promotion, recording two wins (Ihor Potieria and Luke Fernandez), one draw (Jimmy Crute), one no contest (Paul Craig), and one loss (Navajo Stirling).
Christian Edwards’ Recent Fight Results
Edwards was a former Bellator contender who made his octagon debut in May at UFC Vegas 117 against Modestas Bukauskas, but suffered a close split-decision defeat. He now aims to pick up his first UFC win against Bellato.
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