Carson vs Hale

April 23, 2025 Ses Stevenson FIGHT FOR IT+

 

The Tale of the Tape

Attribute Trukon Carson Robert Hale
Nickname The Carolina Gamedog The Blue King
Record 4-1 (Pro) 14-9 (Pro)
Height 5’11” 5’11”
Reach N/A 75”
Weight Class Welterweight (171 lbs) Middleweight (186 lbs)
Age 30 32
Camp Gym-O ATT
Last Fight Loss via Armbar (Nov 2024) Loss via RNC (Sep 2024)

Technical & Tactical Breakdown

Robert Hale – “The Blue King”

  • Pros:
    • Vastly more experienced (23 pro fights).
    • Comfortable with long-range striking due to reach.
    • High-level experience: PFL, LFA, BTC, CFFC.
    • Durable — most losses by decision.
    • Wins often via decision = composed, consistent output.
  • Cons:
    • Currently on a 3-fight losing streak (submission & KO losses).
    • May be susceptible to explosive starters.
    • Tends to fight at Middleweight—weight cut or size difference could be a factor.

Trukon Carson – “The Carolina Gamedog”

  • Pros:
    • Explosive finisher (fast KOs and subs: 0:13, 0:10).
    • Strong early-round momentum fighter.
    • Background in bare-knuckle boxing = comfort in close-range striking chaos.
    • Training at Gym-O (solid southeastern camp).
  • Cons:
    • Limited high-level experience compared to Hale.
    • Most wins against low-ranked or journeyman opponents.
    • Lost his most recent fight via armbar (could suggest grappling vulnerability).

How They Match Up

  • Experience Advantage: Hale
  • Power & Early Finishing Threat: Carson
  • Grappling Defense Concern: Both (last losses by submission)
  • Cardio/Durability: Slight edge to Hale (more decision wins, deeper into fights)
  • Weight Class Edge: Hale, if they fight at Middleweight or catchweight

Prediction:

This fight is essentially Carson’s explosiveness vs. Hale’s experience.

  • If the fight stays standing in the first 90 seconds, Carson is dangerous and could sleep Hale (especially considering Hale’s TKO losses).
  • But if Hale survives the early blitz, his composure, range management, and cardio advantage should allow him to outlast Carson and potentially grind out a decision or find a late finish.