Fighter looks to end bizarre run of results at UFC 326

Rodolfo Bellato aims to snap his unusual three-fight winless streak when he faces off with Luke Fernandez at UFC 326, a numbered event scheduled for March 7 in Las Vegas.

The promotion officially announced the booking Thursday.

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Bellato (12-3-1, 1 NC) knocked out Ihor Potieria in his UFC debut and then fought to a majority draw with Jimmy Crute. His next bout ended in controversy when “Trator” was unable continue after receiving an illegal upkick from Paul Craig. Back in the cage three months later, Bellato lost a decision to Navajo Stirling to drop his promotional record to 1-1-1-1.

Fernandez (6-0) is a former CFFC light heavyweight champion who earned a deal with the UFC through Dana White’s Contender Series in October 2025, when he ran through Rafael Pergentino in just 15 seconds. That knockout, his fifth in six professional bouts, was the fastest victory of Fernandez’s career.

UFC 326 is headlined by another U.S. vs. Brazil clash with Max Holloway defending his BMF title in a highly anticipated rematch with Charles Oliveira.