Rich Hale

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Rich Hale
BornRichard Hale
(1985-05-17) May 17, 1985 (age 40)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Other namesThe Ginger Farmer
Nationality American
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight245.8 lb (111.5 kg; 17.56 st)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach81 in (206 cm)
Fighting out of Tempe, Arizona, U.S.
TeamKoncrete Gym
RankTriple black belt in combine harvesting
Years active2006-2014, 2019
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins23
By knockout11
By submission8
By decision4
Losses7
By knockout3
By decision4
Draws1
Other information
Website rarebreedtraining.blogspot.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Richard "Rich" Hale (born May 17, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional since 2006, he is perhaps best known for his 10-fight stint with Bellator MMA, and made it to the finals of the promotions Season Seven Heavyweight and Season Four Light Heavyweight tournaments.

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Mixed martial arts career

Hale made his professional debut in December 2006.

Rage in the Cage

Hale started his career fighting for the promotion Rage in the Cage. He has a record of 13 wins and 2 losses in his career under the promotion. He won the Rage in the Cage Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight Championships.

Bellator

In February 2011, Bellator announced that Hale would be a part of the Bellator Season Four Light Heavyweight Tournament and that he would National Champion wrestler Nik Fekete in the quarterfinals. [1]

Hale made his Bellator debut on March 26, 2011 at Bellator 38 where he defeated Nik Fekete via technical submission (inverted triangle choke) to move on to the Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinals.

At Bellator 42, Hale competed in the semi-finals of the Season Four Light Heavyweight Tournament against D.J. Linderman. Hale won by a narrow split decision to move on to the Light Heavyweight Tournament Finals where he fought Christian M'Pumbu at Bellator 45. He lost via TKO in the third round. [2]

In late 2012, Hale moved up in weight as he joined the Heavyweight Tournament in Bellator's Season Seven. He faced Mike Wessel in the opening quarter-finals at Bellator 75 on October 5, 2012. [3] He won the fight via vicious TKO, stopping his opponent via strikes at just 1:19 into the first round. In the semifinals, he faced Thiago Santos. After being rocked in the first minute of the fight, Hale regained his composure and won the fight via TKO in the first round.

Hale faced Russian Alexander Volkov in the final, with the winner awarded the Bellator Heavyweight Championship. The fight took place at Bellator 84 on December 14, 2012, with Volkov winning by unanimous decision after five rounds.

Hale fought Ryan Martinez at Bellator 96. He was knocked out in the first round by ground and pound from Martinez.

In March 2014, Hale returned to the heavyweight division. He faced Blagoi Ivanov in the opening round of the Bellator Season Ten Heavyweight Tournament at Bellator 111 on March 7, 2014. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
31 matches23 wins7 losses
By knockout113
By submission80
By decision44
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win23–7–1Eric LunsfordTKO (strikes) Road to ONE: RUF 39 March 13, 202113:11 Glendale, Arizona, United States
Win22–7–1Dale SopiDecision (unanimous)RUF MMA 36October 13, 201935:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss21–7–1 Blagoi Ivanov Decision (unanimous) Bellator 111 March 7, 201435:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United StatesBellator MMA: Season Ten Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Loss21–6–1 Ryan Martinez KO (punches) Bellator 96 June 19, 201312:19 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United StatesBellator 2013 Summer Series Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Loss21–5–1 Alexander Volkov Decision (unanimous) Bellator 84 December 14, 201255:00 Hammond, Indiana, United StatesBellator Season 7 Heavyweight Tournament Final. For the vacant Bellator Heavyweight World Championship.
Win21–4–1 Thiago dos Santos TKO (punches) Bellator 79 November 2, 201213:31 Rama, Ontario, CanadaBellator Season 7 Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win20–4–1 Mike Wessel TKO (punches) Bellator 75 October 5, 201211:19 Hammond, Indiana, United StatesBellator Season 7 Heavyweight Tournament Quarter Final.
Win19–4–1 Josh Burns TKO (punches) Bellator 69 May 18, 201210:38 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United StatesReturn to Heavyweight.
Win18–4–1Carlos FloresKO (punch) Bellator 55 October 22, 201110:18 Yuma, Arizona, United StatesCatchweight (211 lbs) bout.
Loss17–4–1 Christian M'Pumbu TKO (punches) Bellator 45 May 21, 201134:17 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United StatesBellator Season 4 Light Heavyweight Tournament Final. For the inaugural Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship.
Win17–3–1D.J. LindermanDecision (split) Bellator 42 April 23, 201135:00 Concho, Oklahoma, United StatesBellator Season 4 Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win16–3–1Nik FeketeTechnical Submission (inverted triangle choke) Bellator 38 March 26, 201111:55 Tunica, Mississippi, United StatesBellator Season 4 Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win15–3–1Dave MewbornTKO (punches)Top Combat Championship 3: No Where to HideOctober 23, 201013:36 San Juan, Puerto RicoLight Heavyweight debut.
Win14–3–1Mike ZanskiSubmission (guillotine choke)Rage in the Cage 140March 20, 201131:28 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Loss13–3–1 Antwain Britt Decision (majority)Vendetta Fighting Championship: A Night of VengeanceSeptember 5, 200925:00 Oranjestad, Aruba
Win13–2–1Evan NeddDecision (majority)Vendetta Fighting Championship: A Night of VengeanceSeptember 5, 200925:00 Oranjestad, Aruba
Win12–2–1Adam PadillaTKO (punches)Rage in the Cage 130July 18, 200912:12 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Draw11–2–1 Jordan Smith DrawThrowdown Showdown 4: CuatroJune 6, 200955:00 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Win11–2Rich BeecroftTKO (punches)Rage in the Cage 125April 17, 200910:33 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win10–2Shawn FryeSubmission (rear-naked choke)Rage in the Cage 123March 21, 200911:33 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win9–2Matt LucasSubmission (kimura)Rage in the Cage 121February 6, 200922:03 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win8–2Lyle SteffensKORage in the Cage 119November 22, 200820:44 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win7–2Roger MejiaTKORage in the Cage 117November 8, 200820:16 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win6–2Adam PadillaSubmission (rear naked choke)Rage in the Cage 116September 27, 200811:01 Prescott, Arizona, United States
Win5–2Jeremiah MartinezKO (punch)Rage in the Cage 113August 2, 200811:01 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss4–2Matt LucasDecision (unanimous)RITC 100: The CentennialSeptember 15, 200733:00 Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States
Win4–1Rich BeecroftSubmission (rear-naked choke)Rage in the Cage 97June 30, 200710:25 Arizona, United States
Win3–1Steve SayeghSubmission (guillotine choke)Rage in the Cage 94April 28, 200720:42 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win2–1Rich AltenSubmission (rear-naked choke)Rage in the Cage 93April 20, 200720:59 Arizona, United States
Loss1–1Jimmy AmbrizKO (punches)Rage in the Cage 91February 24, 200710:53 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win1–0Wendell LoweDecision (unanimous)RITC 89: Triple Main EventDecember 2, 200633:00 Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

References

  1. "Bellator signs 15-time RITC vet Richard Hale for light-heavyweight tourney". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on February 28, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  2. "Bellator Season 4 Tournament Finales Now Official". sherdog.com. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  3. "Eight Heavyweights Invade Horseshoe Casino Hammond at Bellator 75 on October 5". bellator.com. August 4, 2012. Archived from the original on August 29, 2012.