Richard "Rich" Hale (born May 17, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division.
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.
[2] In late 2012, Hale moved up in weight as he joined the Heavyweight Tournament in Bellator's Season Seven.
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.