Prediction, pick for Luke Fernandez vs. Rodolfo Bellato at UFC 326

Luke Fernandez makes his official UFC debut within the first struggle on the UFC 326 card towards Rodolfo Bellato. Fernandez earned a UFC contract after scoring a first-round knockout on Dana White’s Contender Series in October 2025. Bellato’s run within the UFC hasn’t gone as deliberate to this point, as he’s 1-1-1 with a no-contest since 2023.

Check out my finest wager for Luke Fernandez vs. Rodolfo Bellato on the UFC 326 Prelims.

Even although each fighters are 30 years outdated, they’re at completely different factors of their careers. Fernandez is making his first look for the UFC, whereas Bellator’s time within the promotion might be coming to an finish quickly if he cannot get again within the win column. Fernandez is 6-0 with 5 knockouts since starting his MMA profession in March 2023. He has seemed to be a future contender at 205 kilos and has even skilled with former Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira.

Bellato does have extra expertise than Fernandez, as he has 9 extra fights on his resume. But he hasn’t received a struggle since December 2023, as his final three fights led to a call loss, a no-contest, and a draw. Although Bellato is taller (6’3″ vs. 6’1″), Fernandez has a one-inch attain benefit (76″ vs. 75″).

In this contest, Fernandez is a -218 favourite whereas Bellato is a +180 underdog on DraftKings Sportsbook. This struggle is -340 to not the space whereas being +240 to go to the judges’ scorecards. The over/beneath is ready at 1.5 rounds with the over being -125. Since Fernandez has the facility benefit and 5 of his six victories have been by knockout, it’s best to again him at -105 to win by KO/TKO/DQ.