UFC, Rodolfo Bellato and Paul Craig
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In the UFC, fighters are constantly looking for any edge, including bending the rules to their advantage. From exaggerated reactions to fouls to strategic use
Paul Craig urges UFC fans not "to persecute" Rodolfo Bellato after the Scot's opponent was accused of "hamming it up" by "flopping" to the canvas following a kick to the face during their light-heavyweight contest.
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MMA Fighting on MSNAnthony Smith accuses Rodolfo Bellato of faking knockout ‘trying to get a cheap win’ after illegal upkickThe kick connected and Bellato fell backwards and it appeared he was protesting to the referee about the illegal blow. Then a split second later, Bellato suddenly fell unconscious before he woke up again and tried grappling with the referee before the fight was stopped.
Rodolfo Bellato has to be disappointed with how his UFC Atlanta fight ended. And he'll feel even worse when he sees how the MMA community reacted to it. Near the end of the opening round of his UFC Atlanta bout against Paul Craig,
Paul Craig is not just looking for victory but an "exciting Paul Craig" win on his return to light heavyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.