Light heavyweight Rodolfo Bellato earned a Performance bonus and TKO victory over former CFFC champion Luke Fernandez in his UFC 326 bout on Saturday, marking a significant turnaround after a difficult 2025 campaign. Bellato (13-3-1, 1NC) had struggled through three fights last year, recording a draw, no-contest, and a loss, but his dominant finish of Fernandez in Fernandez's promotional debut has reinvigorated his confidence heading into 2026. Following the victory, Bellato expressed optimism about the year ahead and indicated he would be ready to return to competition within a week after recovering from a small cut near his eye. The increased Performance bonus payout of $100,000 (up from $50,000) provided additional motivation for Bellato's strong showing.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
