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UFC fighter Paul Craig called for fans not to persecute opponent Rodolfo Bellato after their fight ended in a controversial no contest due to Craig's illegal upkick, which Bellato was criticized for exaggerating his injury from. Craig admitted to using an illegal move but defended Bellato's actions, emphasizing the sport's competitive nature and the circumstances of the fight.
At UFC Atlanta, fighters accused Rodolfo Bellato of faking an injury after a controversial illegal upkick by Paul Craig, with many, including Justin Gaethje and Anthony Smith, calling it the biggest flop in MMA history and criticizing Bellato's actions as a cheap attempt to win by deception.
During UFC Atlanta, a controversial moment occurred in a fight between Paul Craig and Rodolfo Bellato, where Bellato appeared to fake unconsciousness after an illegal up-kick, leading to fan criticism and a no-contest decision. Legendary referee John McCarthy clarified the rules regarding grounded fighters, emphasizing that a knee on the ground makes a fighter grounded regardless of recent rule changes. Paul Craig expressed doubt about Bellato's supposed flop, despite widespread suspicion of faking.
At Dana White's Contender Series 65 event, Rodolfo Bellato, Victor Hugo, Magomed Gadzhiyasulov, and Mauricio Ruffy earned UFC contracts from Dana White. Additionally, Jose Medina, despite losing his fight, also received a contract for his effort.