Rodolfo Bellato refutes claims he flopped at UFC Atlanta
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In the UFC, fighters are constantly looking for any edge, including bending the rules to their advantage. From exaggerated reactions to fouls to strategic use of technicalities, some athletes have been accused of gaming the system to sway outcomes.
Paul Craig urges UFC fans not "to persecute" Rodolfo Bellato after the Scot's opponent was accused of "hamming it up" by "flopping" to the canvas following a kick to the face during their light-heavyweight contest.
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MMA Fighting on MSNAnthony Smith accuses Rodolfo Bellato of faking knockout ‘trying to get a cheap win’ after illegal upkickThe kick connected and Bellato fell backwards and it appeared he was protesting to the referee about the illegal blow. Then a split second later, Bellato suddenly fell unconscious before he woke up again and tried grappling with the referee before the fight was stopped.