Y. Romero defeated A. Polizzi at Bellator 280 (Photo: Instagram/Bellator)
The first victory of Yoel romero in Bellator came in style. In the co-main fight of Bellator 280, this Friday (6), the 45-year-old Cuban took no notice of Alex Polizzi, put on a show and knocked out the North American in the last second of the fight.
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The victory over Alex Polizzi ended a streak of four defeats that had lasted since June 2018. Yoel romero hasn't won a fight since he knocked out Luke Rockhold at UFC 221, in February 2018.
On the other hand, Alex Polizzi lost for the first time since November 2020. Ranked seventh in the light heavyweight rankings, the American had won three consecutive victories in Bellator's circular cage.
THE FIGHT
Right at the beginning of the fight, Alex Polizzi tried to get a takedown, but fell to all fours after a good defense from Yoel romero. Afterwards, Romero landed a good strike and defended another takedown attempt by Polizzi. In the final stretch of the round, it was the Cuban who got the takedown and ended the round by striking the North American.
At the beginning of the second round, the two exchanged at close range and Yoel romero he connected with a great elbow that rocked Polizzi. From that blow onwards, the fight became a monologue on the Cuban's part. Romero connected with a straight left, which led to Polizzi's first knockdown of the fight. Still “samba”, the North American got up and survived until the end of the round.
Yoel romero he started the third round with three stomps on Alex Polizzi's knee. After a few warmer minutes, the North American went up, but received another left blow and was knocked down again. Needing to chase the result, Polizzi risked a high kick, but was hit by a brutal left counterattack from Romero, falling again. In the last second of the fight, when Polizzi was trying to get up, Romero landed a brutal cross to the American's head, which ended the fight.
Davy Gallon dominates Benjamin Brander and remains undefeated in Bellator
D. Gallon overcame B. Brander at Bellator 280 (Photo: Instagram)
In the third fight on the main card, valid for the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), Davy Gallon dominated Benjamin Brander and achieved victory by technical knockout in the second round. The Frenchman did what he wanted with the Swiss and achieved victory by striking his opponent in a “crucifix” position.
The triumph over Brander was Gallon's fifth consecutive career triumph, his third in Bellator. The Frenchman has not lost since March 2018.
On the other side, Benjamin Brander returns with defeat to Bellator's circular cage after more than two years fighting in other organizations. The Swiss continues without winning in the circular cage, with two setbacks in two fights.
Lorenz Larkin 'runs over' Kyle Stewart and wins sixth in a row
L. Larkin knocked out K. Stewart at Bellator 280 (Photo: Instagram/Bellator)
In the second fight on the main card, valid for middleweight (up to 83,9 kg), Lorenz Larkin had no difficulty overcoming newcomer Kyle Stewart and achieved victory by technical knockout at the end of the first round after a brutal sequence of knees and punches .
With his TKO over Kyle Stewart, Lorenz Larkin now has six consecutive wins in Bellator's circular cage. The American hasn't lost since he was knocked out by Paul Daley in September 2017.
On the other hand, Kyle Stewart, who accepted the fight with just 11 days notice, debuted with a defeat in the organization. The athlete now has 15 victories and six setbacks in his career.
Gregory Babene takes no notice of Mike Shipman and scores first-round knockout
G. Babene knocked out M. Shipman at Bellator 280 (Photo: Instagram)
In the first fight on the Bellator 280 main card, valid for middleweight (up to 83,9 kg), Gregory Babene surprised and knocked out Mike Shipman in the first round. Fighting at home, the Parisian took no notice of the Brit and achieved victory with a sequence of punches in the middle of the first round.
At 38 years old, Gregory Babene achieved the seventh consecutive victory in his career. Specialist in grappling, the Frenchman scored his first knockout since 2010.
On the other side, Mike Shipman suffered his third defeat in the last four fights. The Brit now has six wins and three setbacks in Bellator's circular cage.
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