Christian Edwards achieves first UFC victory with TKO of Rodolfo Bellato
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Christian Edwards secured his first win in the UFC by defeating Rodolfo Bellato via TKO in the third round at UFC Fight Night 289 in Las Vegas. Edwards, who previously lost his UFC debut earlier this year, showcased an aggressive fighting style after receiving coaching advice during the second round. The win is pivotal in his career, marking a significant shift from his approach in the octagon. Edwards expressed his desire to compete again in January or December, aiming for a larger arena setting.
- •Edwards improves to 1-1 in UFC after eight Bellator fights.
- •He defeated Bellato, who has a record of 13-4-1 in MMA.
- •The fight was held at the Meta APEX.
- •Edwards plans to fight in January or December 2026.
- •He aims for a larger venue for his next match.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Edwards abandoned chess, made it ugly for first UFC win
"Eight-fight Bellator veteran Christian Edwards got his first UFC win Saturday after listening to his coaches before the third round.
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