Completed MMA Bout

Javy Ayala vs. Raphael Butler

Main Card | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA

Javy Ayala defeats Raphael Butler via Submission at 1:03 of Round 1

Javy "Eye Candy" Ayala
Raphael "The Silencer" Butler

Ayala
Submission
Round 1

Javy Ayala Raphael Butler

"Eye Candy" "The Silencer"

7-3-0   Pro Record At Fight   8-0-1
Climbed to 8-3   Record After Fight   Fell to 8-1
+255 (Moderate Underdog)   Betting Odds   -345 (Moderate Favorite)
United States   Nationality   United States
Porterville, California   Fighting out of   Rochester, Minnesota
26 years, 4 weeks, 2 days   Age at Fight   30 years, 8 months, 2 weeks, 1 day
264.6 lbs (120.0 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   257.3 lbs (116.7 kgs)
6'1" (186cm)   Height   6'3" (191cm)
76.0" (193cm)   Reach   77.0" (196cm)
  Gym   Alliance MMA
Bellator 125
  • Bout Information
  • Event: Bellator 125: Marshall vs. Manhoef
  • Date: Friday 09.19.2014 at 09:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Marcos Rosales
  • Venue: SaveMart Center
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Fresno, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Sean Wheelock, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jimmy Smith
  • Ayala Total Disclosed Pay: $12,000
  • Butler Total Disclosed Pay: $9,000
  • Event Links:

Ayala vs. Butler Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 348  
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Decision
Butler
87%
Ayala
13%
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