Paul Craig is set to fight Rodolfo Bellato at UFC Fight Night 256 in Las Vegas. Craig, known as "Bearjew," competes in one of the undercard events at the UFC Apex.
Craig turned professional in 2013 and has achieved notable wins since then. But his last bout was a unanimous decision loss against Bo Nickal in November. Bellato, on the other hand, turned pro in 2016 and had a recent major draw against Jimmy Crute.
What time is Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato fight
Live coverage for the Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 07:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 04:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 11:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 10:20 AM |
UFC Fight Night 256 takes place on May 17, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 07:20 PM EST. The main event features Gilbert Burns against Michael Morales. Paul Craig and Bellato will fight in the Light Heavyweight division as part of the undercard.
The start time might change depending on how long earlier fights last. Fans should check local listings for exact times in their regions. This event is part of the Fight Nights federation and consists of three rounds per fight.
Fighters Details
Paul Craig faces Rodolfo Bellato in a three-round bout at UFC Fight Night 256. No belts are on the line.
Paul Craig
- Nationality: Scotland
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 27
- Record: 17 / 9 / 1
Paul Craig is an experienced fighter with a 17-9-1 record, competing in the Middleweight class. He recently lost to Bo Nickal by unanimous decision. Bo Nickal, a younger fighter with a 7-1 record, shows potential but fewer KO victories than Craig. Against Rodolfo Bellato, who fights in the higher Light Heavyweight class, Craig might face challenges due to size and strength differences.
Rodolfo Bellato
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 12 / 2 / 1
Rodolfo Bellato holds a 12-2-1 record in the Light Heavyweight division. He last fought Jimmy Crute, ending in a draw. Crute's balanced record suggests strong competition for Bellato. Facing Paul Craig, with less KO power in his class, may favor Bellato if he utilizes his weight advantage and striking ability effectively.
Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato Betting Odds
- Underdog: Paul Craig : 5.0 (+400)
- Favorite: Rodolfo Bellato : 1.2 (-535)
| Method of victory | Paul Craig | Rodolfo Bellato |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 26.0 (+2500) | 1.6 (-160) |
| By decision or technical decision | 18.0 (+1700) | 7.0 (+600) |
How and where to watch the Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato Fight
You can watch Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato Fight Card
- Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales
- Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato
- Sodiq Yusuff vs Mairon Santos
- Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev
- Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa
- Gabriel Green vs Matheus Camilo
- Jared Gordon vs Thiago Moises
- Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews
- Luana Santos vs Tainara Lisboa
- Elise Reed vs Denise Gomes
- Hyun Sung Park vs Carlos Hernandez
- Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro
