Raphael Butler vs. Josh Diekmann

Preliminary Card | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Feb 27, 2015
W
Butler defeats Diekmann
L
Submission, Guillotine Choke 1:04 Round 1 of 3
"The Silencer"
vs.
Submission 1:04 R1
◀︎
▶︎
"The Freight Train"

Fighter Comparison

8-1-1

Climbed to 9-1-1
Pro
Record
15-5-0

Fell to 15-6

United States
Nation

United States
Rochester
Minnesota
Fights out of
New London
Connecticut
31
+1 month, 3 wks, 2 days
Age at Fight 38
+4 mos, 2 wks, 4 days
260.0 lbs
(117.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
238.3 lbs
(108.1 kgs)
6'3"
(191cm)
Height
6'1"
(186cm)
77.0"
(196cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
Alliance MMA Gym Strike Zone MMA

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 399

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Diekmann
24%
Butler
76%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 134

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 134: Newton vs. McGeary
  • Date: Friday 02.27.2015 at 09:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Todd Anderson
  • Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 4 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Sean Wheelock, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jimmy Smith
  • Butler Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Diekmann Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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