Rodolfo Bellato stinks. He's not fast, he's particularly powerful, but he is durable and if Luke thinks he will knock him out the same way he did that bum on the Contender Series, he could have issues by late round 2. 2024 was the year of the Contender Series fade. Everyone would instinctually fade the fighter coming off the contender series. That seemed to disappear in 2025 and this fight will be a perfect indicator if it needs to be brought back in 2026. Luke should win because if he just mixes up the things and doesn't stay flat footed, he is the better fighter. So he's the pick.

Luke Fernandez

Luke Fernandez is pretty ealry in his career but he's a pretty well rounded guy. He has decent wrestling, solid BJJ and solid striking. He's not amazing at anything but he is solid at all the things and does a pretty good job transitioning between them. He will strike early, then move to wrestling and if it doesn't work, back to the striking. He is only 6 fights into his career and he hasn't fought anyone good, so its hard to tell if he is a genuine prospect or just a can crusher.

Rodolfo Bellato

Rodolfo Bellato is a heavy handed grappler who will come forward, bomb away and stick around for a slug fight, but he is a grappler and ultimately wants these fights on the ground. His takedowns could use some work but once it gets to the ground he has solid control and will chase submissions. He's a bit of an oaf but can be effective. He is coming off the decision loss to Navajo Sterling where he had 2 takedowns but his strikes doubled.