UFC Atlanta: Paul Craig Vs Rodolfo Bellato Bout Ends In No Contest Amid Controversy Over Illegal Strike; Video

At UFC Atlanta on June 14, 2025, the UFC Light Heavyweight fight between Paul Craig and Rodolfo Bellato ended in a no contest due to an illegal strike.

The fight started with Bellato landing strong punches and leg kicks, while Craig responded with spinning kicks and cage pressure. Toward the end of the first round, Bellato took Craig down and was in control. However, just before the round ended, Craig threw an upkick while on the ground. The kick hit Bellato, who was considered a grounded fighter at that moment.

Bellato was knocked out by the strike, and the referee quickly stepped in. After reviewing the situation, it was ruled that the upkick was illegal. Because the round had just ended and the foul was not intentional, the bout was declared a no contest.

As a result, neither fighter won or lost. Paul Craig’s losing streak continues, while Bellato remains unbeaten in the UFC. Fans are now wondering if the fight will be scheduled again in the future.

'Shut The F**k Up': Kamaru Usman Shuts Down Critics After Beating Joaquin Buckley At UFC Atlanta; Video

Mixed martial arts fighter Kamaru Usman hit back at his detractors who keeps talking about his weak knee after his commanding victory over Joaquin Buckley in the UFC Atlanta Main event. The 38-year-old stated that he can still freely do whatever he wants to and will remain the boogeyman.

Usman, who seemed to enter the arena limping, dominated Buckley comprehensively in the main event of UFC Atlanta. Usman took down Buckley in each of the three rounds, planting him into the canvas. The veteran notably opened a cut early and continued to hammer away at the same spot to defeat Buckley.

Speaking after the match, he stated, "I know it's a running joke, everybody wants to get on the internet and talk s**t. His knees, his knees. Well shut the f**k up. I can still do what I do. The rest of the welterweight division, listen. I have been and always will be the f***ing boogeyman."

Usman went on to comment that he had to brought his A game against an extremely talented and hungry youngster.

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