Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2
3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero
“Soldier of God”
13-5-0
RESULT

Yoel Romero def. Alex Polizzi (TKO)

TKO · Round 3 · 4:59
Alex Polizzi
United StatesAlex Polizzi
“Eazy”
11-7-0
Friday, May 6, 2022
Bercy Arena, Paris, France

Yoel Romero defeated Alex Polizzi by TKO in round 3 (4:59) in the bout of Bellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2, held Friday, May 6, 2022 at Bercy Arena, Paris.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Yoel Romero vs Alex Polizzi?

Yoel Romero defeated Alex Polizzi by TKO in round 3 (4:59) in the bout of Bellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2, held Friday, May 6, 2022 at Bercy Arena, Paris.

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

Win probability

Yoel Romero 47%53% Alex Polizzi

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

13-5-0
Record
11-7-0
1778
Power Index rating
1798
2
Win Streak
0
49
Age
34
6'0"
183 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
72"
183 cm
Southpaw
Stance
--
Cuba / United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
Yoel Romero

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · Cuba

Alex Polizzi

No background on record

Camp Xtreme Couture · United States

Striking Profile

3.44
SLpM
2.59
49%
Str. Acc.
-
3.05
SApM
2.05
60%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

1.57
TD Avg.
3.61
30%
TD Acc.
44%
78%
TD Def.
67%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.90

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Yoel Romero · 3-2
  • W
    Alex Nicholson
    Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA · May 1, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 1:11
  • L
    Vagab Vagabov
    IBA Bare Knuckle 4 · Mar 28, 2026
    Unanimous Decision
  • L
    Stephen Buchanan
    RAF 5: Covington vs. Rockhold · Jan 10, 2026
  • W
    Patrick Downey
    RAF 4: Hendrickson vs. Parris · Dec 20, 2025
  • W
    Theo Doukas
    BKFC 80 Hollywood: Perdomo vs Adams 2 · Sep 12, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 01:56 · Heavyweight
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

Career Averages

Based on 15 fights · 3 fights
47.8
Avg sig. strikes
21.5
1.50
Avg takedowns
1.33
1:46
Avg control time
2:52
125
Career high strikes
42
7
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Yoel Romero
Strike target
Alex Polizzi
58%
Head
74%
17%
Body
9%
24%
Leg
16%
Yoel Romero
Strike position
Alex Polizzi
75%
Distance
22%
12%
Clinch
27%
14%
Ground
52%