The Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut plays host to the Bellator 144, featuring Brandon “The Bull” Halsey & Rafael Carvalho battling for the vacant Bellator Middleweight Championship. Brandon Halsey (9-0) lost his title on the scale at Bellator 137, now looking to regain the vacant title, “The Bull” battles Brazilian Rafael Carvalho (11-1), who’s on a 11 fight win streak.
Prelims
Sam Watford def. T.J. Hepburn via (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) unanimous decision
Marius Enache def. Pete Rogers via submission (scarf arm lock) 2:37 R2
Jeremie Holloway def. Matt Seco via submission (Achilles lock) 4:54 R2
Kevin Haley def. Mike Zichelle (29-28, 30-27, 29-28) unanimous decision
Matt Bessette def. Kevin Roddy via submission (heel hook) 3:47 R1
Billy Giovanella def. Brandon Polcare via submission (triangle choke) 2:19 R1
Kin Moy def. Walter Smith-Cotito via submission (rear naked choke) 3:53 R1
Keenan Raymond vs. Damien Trites
Ilya Kotau vs. Kemran Lachinov
Spike Main Card
Michael Page def. Charlie Ontiveros via TKO (elbow) 3:20 R1
Goiti Yamauchi def. Isao Kobayashi via submission (rear naked choke)
Brennan Ward def. Dennis Olson via KO (punches) 4:37 R1
Rafael Carvalho def. Brandon Halsey via TKO (body kick) 1:42 R2 – Vacant Middleweight Title
