Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Richard Hale
Rare Breed
23-7-1
RESULT

Richard Hale def. D.J. Linderman (Split Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
D.J. Linderman
DA PROTEGE
23-20-0
Friday, April 22, 2011
Lucky Star Casino, Concho, United States

Richard Hale defeated D.J. Linderman by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight bout of BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 42, held Friday, April 22, 2011 at Lucky Star Casino, Concho.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Richard Hale vs D.J. Linderman?

Richard Hale defeated D.J. Linderman by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight bout of BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 42, held Friday, April 22, 2011 at Lucky Star Casino, Concho.

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

Win probability

Richard Hale 48%52% D.J. Linderman

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

23-7-1
Record
23-20-0
1731
Power Index rating
1742
0
Win Streak
0
41
Age
43
6'4"
193 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
81"
206 cm
Reach
0"
0 cm
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Stance
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Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Richard Hale

No background on record

Camp Koncrete Gym

D.J. Linderman

No background on record

Camp Brave Legion

Striking Profile

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SLpM
7.00
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Str. Acc.
68%
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SApM
6.14
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Str. Def.
25%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
-
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TD Acc.
-
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TD Def.
-
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Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Richard Hale · 2-3
  • W
    RUF MMA 39: Road to ONE · Mar 13, 2021
    TKO · R1 · 3:11 · Heavyweight
  • W
    RUF MMA 36 · Oct 13, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
  • L
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 111 · Mar 6, 2014
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 96 · Jun 18, 2013
    TKO · R1 · 2:19 · Heavyweight
  • L
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 84 · Dec 14, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
D.J. Linderman · 2-3
  • L
    Rogue Valley Rumble 15 · May 16, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
  • W
    BKB 52: No Turning Back · Mar 28, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 3:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Alaska Fighting Championship 173 · Feb 18, 2026
    TKO · R2 · 0:48 · Heavyweight
  • W
    BKB 41: Brawl in Duval 2 · May 31, 2025
    Unanimous Decision
  • L
    Pure Combat · Jul 27, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 4:02 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 1 fight
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Avg sig. strikes
49.0
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Career high strikes
49

Strike Distribution

Richard Hale
Strike target
D.J. Linderman
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Head
65%
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Body
35%
Richard Hale
Strike position
D.J. Linderman
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Distance
37%
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Clinch
63%