Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Alex Polizzi
United StatesAlex Polizzi
“Eazy”
11-7-0
RESULT

Alex Polizzi def. Rafael Carvalho (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Rafael Carvalho
BrazilRafael Carvalho
Friday, September 11, 2020
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Alex Polizzi defeated Rafael Carvalho by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2, held Friday, September 11, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Alex Polizzi vs Rafael Carvalho?

Alex Polizzi defeated Rafael Carvalho by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2, held Friday, September 11, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Alex Polizzi 47%53% Rafael Carvalho

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

11-7-0
Record
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1752
Power Index rating
1772
0
Win Streak
0
34
Age
40
6'0"
183 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
72"
183 cm
Reach
78"
198 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
Brazil

Style Matchup

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vs
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Alex Polizzi

No background on record

Camp Xtreme Couture · United States

Rafael Carvalho

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · Brazil

Striking Profile

2.59
SLpM
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-
Str. Acc.
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2.05
SApM
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-
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

3.61
TD Avg.
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44%
TD Acc.
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67%
TD Def.
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0.90
Sub. Avg.
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Recent form (last 5 fights)

Alex Polizzi · 1-4
  • L
    In Soo Hwang
    ZFN 4 · May 9, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 2:02 · Middleweight
  • L
    Adam Vigil
    Tuff-N-Uff 147 · Aug 23, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Sullivan Cauley
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First Round · Apr 30, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 1:36 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Antonio Carlos Junior
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2024 Regular Season · Jun 20, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Impa Kasanganay
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2024 Regular Season · Apr 11, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 3:29 · Light Heavyweight
Rafael Carvalho · 1-4
  • L
    Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
    Bellator 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 · Apr 15, 2022
    TKO · R2 · 4:04
  • L
    Lorenz Larkin
    Bellator 258: Archuleta vs. Pettis · May 7, 2021
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • L
    Alex Polizzi
    Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2 · Sep 11, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Vadim Nemkov
    Bellator 230: Carvalho vs. Nemkov · Oct 12, 2019
    Submission · R2 · 3:56 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Chidi Njokuani
    Bellator 224: Budd vs. Rubin · Jul 12, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 0 fights
21.5
Avg sig. strikes
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1.33
Avg takedowns
-
2:52
Avg control time
-
42
Career high strikes
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3
Career high TDs
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Strike Distribution

Alex Polizzi
Strike target
Rafael Carvalho
74%
Head
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9%
Body
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16%
Leg
-
Alex Polizzi
Strike position
Rafael Carvalho
22%
Distance
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27%
Clinch
-
52%
Ground
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