Rodolfo Bellato vs Christian Edwards

💪 Bellato is no stranger to finishing fights: out of his 13 wins, only one has gone the distance, and he notched another knockout victory in March. But Edwards isn’t coming in on a downswing—back in May, the American defeated Modestas Bukauskas and boasts six stoppage wins of his own. That’s why, despite Bellato being a clear favorite with the oddsmakers, this matchup is anything but a formality for him.

The Brazilian offers more variety on offense—he can push a high pace on the feet before forcing his opponent to defend in the clinch or on the ground. Edwards, meanwhile, would benefit from a slower, more measured fight at range. However, if Bellato sets a physical tone right from the opening bell, he’ll have more chances to seize control. That’s the scenario we’re backing here. Our pick: Rodolfo Bellato to win.