Bellator Bellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho

MiddleweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled

WIN

Rafael Carvalho

Rafael Carvalho

RESULT

Rafael Carvalho def. Brandon Halsey (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 1:42

Brandon Halsey

“Bull”

12-5-0

Friday, October 23, 2015

Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Rafael Carvalho defeated Brandon Halsey by TKO in round 2 (1:42) in the Middleweight title main event of Bellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho, held Friday, October 23, 2015 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Rafael Carvalho vs Brandon Halsey?

Time format

5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)

Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Rafael Carvalho 21%79% Brandon Halsey

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

Record

12-5-0

1596

Power Index rating

1830

Win Streak

Age

6'3"

191 cm

Height

6'0"

183 cm

78"

198 cm

Reach

72"

183 cm

Orthodox

Stance

Middleweight

Weight Class

Middleweight

Brazil

Nationality

United States

Style Matchup

Rafael Carvalho

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · Brazil

Brandon Halsey

No background on record

Striking Profile

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Grappling Profile

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Recent form (last 5 fights)

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Brandon Halsey · 3-2

L
Jiri Prochazka
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W
Ronny Markes
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L
Vinny Magalhaes
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TKO · R1 · 1:34 · Light Heavyweight
W
Smealinho Rama
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TKO · R3 · 0:01 · Light Heavyweight
W
Mikhail Rogozin
M-1 Challenge 83 · Sep 23, 2017
Unanimous Decision · Light Heavyweight