Overview

• The bout was declared a no-contest after Paul Craig landed an upkick to Rodolfo Bellato’s face while Bellato’s knee was on the canvas.
• An Octagon physician ruled the foul accidental and referee Kevin MacDonald stopped the fight with one second remaining in the opening round.
• Craig admitted in his post-fight interview that he misjudged Bellato’s position and knew the kick was against the rules.
• Fans and fighters have criticized the UFC’s decision, arguing that the clear foul merited a disqualification rather than a no-contest.
• The matchup had already been postponed from UFC Vegas 106 due to Bellato’s medical issue, making this finish a second abrupt non-result for both men.