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Ayala faced debuting heavyweight [[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 183|Bellator 183]] on September 23, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/bellator-183-benson-henderson-returns-roy-nelson-debuts|title=Benson Henderson's return, Roy Nelson's debut at Bellator 183; Bellator 181 gets new headliner|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=June 24, 2017}}</ref> He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Ayala faced debuting heavyweight [[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 183|Bellator 183]] on September 23, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/bellator-183-benson-henderson-returns-roy-nelson-debuts|title=Benson Henderson's return, Roy Nelson's debut at Bellator 183; Bellator 181 gets new headliner|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=June 24, 2017}}</ref> He lost the fight by unanimous decision.


Ayala is expected to face [[Cheick Kongo]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 199|Bellator 199]] on May 12 in San Jose, CA.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2018/03/30/heavyweights-cheick-kongo-javy-ayala-booked-bellator-199/|title=Heavyweights Cheick Kongo and Javy Ayala Booked for Bellator 199|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Anderson, Jay|date=March 30, 2018}}</ref>
Ayala faced [[Cheick Kongo]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 199|Bellator 199]] on May 12 in San Jose, CA.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2018/03/30/heavyweights-cheick-kongo-javy-ayala-booked-bellator-199/|title=Heavyweights Cheick Kongo and Javy Ayala Booked for Bellator 199|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Anderson, Jay|date=March 30, 2018}}</ref> He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.


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Revision as of 02:02, 13 May 2018

Javy Ayala
Born (1988-08-22) August 22, 1988 (age 36)
Porterville, California, United States
Other namesEye Candy
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight265.3 lb (120.3 kg; 18.95 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
Reach76.0 in (193 cm)[1]
TeamFearless Fighters Gym[2]
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins10
By knockout5
By submission4
By decision1
Losses7
By knockout4
By submission1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Javier "Javy" Ayala (born August 22, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2011, he has also competed for Tachi Palace Fights.

Background

Born and raised in Porterville, California, Ayala began wrestling in the seventh grade. Ayala continued with the sport at Porterville High School, where he also competed in track and field. running the 100-meter dash, as well as throwing the discus and shot put.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Ayala made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2011 and compiled a record of 5-3, while competing on the regional circuit in California for promotions such as Tachi Palace Fights.[4]

Bellator MMA

Ayala signed a three-fight contract with Bellator and made his promotional debut at Bellator 102 in Visalia, California on October 4, 2013 against Thiago Santos. Ayala won in an upset, knocking out the Brazilian fighter with a series of punches as the first round ended, causing referee John McCarthy to call off the fight.[5]

After the fight, Ayala's contract was updated to six fights and he faced off against Eric Prindle at Bellator 111 on March 7, 2014. Ayala won via TKO due to a doctor stoppage in the third round, after dominating the first two rounds.[6]

Ayala faced undefeated Raphael Butler on September 19, 2014 at Bellator 125.[7] He won the fight via submission in the first round.

Ayala faced Alex Huddleston at Bellator 139 on June 26, 2015.[8] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Ayala faced Carl Seumanutafa at Bellator 148 on January 29, 2016. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Ayala returned to face Roy Boughton at Bellator 156 on June 17, 2016. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.

In his highest profile bout to date, Ayala faced Sergei Kharitonov at Bellator 163 on November 4, 2016. Despite being a significant underdog, Ayala won the fight via knockout just sixteen seconds into the first round.

Ayala faced debuting heavyweight Roy Nelson at Bellator 183 on September 23, 2017.[9] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Ayala faced Cheick Kongo at Bellator 199 on May 12 in San Jose, CA.[10] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

Personal life

Ayala is married and has two children. [11] He is the cousin of UFC Bantamweight fighter Joe Soto.[12]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
17 matches 10 wins 7 losses
By knockout 5 4
By submission 4 1
By decision 1 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 10–7 Cheick Kongo KO (punches) Bellator 199 May 12, 2018 1 2:29 San Jose, California, United States
Loss 10–6 Roy Nelson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 183 September 24, 2017 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States
Win 10–5 Sergei Kharitonov KO (punch) Bellator 163 November 4, 2016 1 0:16 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 9–5 Roy Boughton TKO (punches) Bellator 156 June 17, 2016 1 3:02 Fresno, California, United States
Loss 8–5 Carl Seumanutafa TKO (punches) Bellator 148 January 29, 2016 2 3:46 Fresno, California, United States
Loss 8–4 Alex Huddleston Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 139 June 26, 2015 1 1:12 Mulvane, Kansas, United States
Win 8–3 Raphael Butler Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 125 September 19, 2014 1 1:03 Fresno, California, United States
Win 7–3 Eric Prindle TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 111 March 7, 2014 3 3:05 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 6–3 Thiago dos Santos KO (punches) Bellator 102 October 4, 2013 1 5:00 Visalia, California, United States
Loss 5–3 Carl Seumanutafa TKO (punches) DH: Dragon House 13 February 2, 2013 1 3:00 Oakland, California, United States
Win 5–2 Mike Cook Submission (rear-naked choke) TWC 16: The Condemned January 25, 2013 1 0:34 Porterville, California, United States
Loss 4–2 Freddie Aquitania Decision (split) TPF 15: Collision Course November 15, 2012 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss 4–1 Brandon Cash KO (punch) UPC Unlimited: Up and Comers 12: Turning Point September 22, 2012 1 0:31 Coarsegold, California, United States
Win 4–0 C.J. Leveque Submission (kneebar) CCFC: The Return March 3, 2012 1 1:37 Santa Rosa, California, United States
Win 3–0 Freddie Aquitania Decision (split) TPF 11: Redemption December 2, 2011 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 2–0 Ray Castaneda TKO (punches) TWC 11: Inferno June 17, 2011 1 1:33 Porterville, California, United States
Win 1–0 Gary LaFranchi Submission (punches) TWC 10: Beatdown January 21, 2011 1 0:41 Porterville, California, United States

References

  1. ^ "Javy "Eye Candy" Avala Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
  2. ^ http://www.bellator.com/fighter/359/javy-ayala
  3. ^ http://www.recorderonline.com/sports/ayala-s-next-bellator-fight-is-march/article_b7f09d64-8f8b-11e3-9e8c-001a4bcf6878.html
  4. ^ http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Javy-Ayala-75470
  5. ^ http://mmajunkie.com/2013/10/bellator-102-live-results-and-fight-recaps
  6. ^ http://mmajunkie.com/2014/03/bellator-111-results-champ-eduardo-dantas-defends-with-slick-submission
  7. ^ "Melvin Manhoef vs. Doug Marshall announced as Bellator 125 main event". mmafighting.com. August 12, 2014.
  8. ^ Dana Becker (June 9, 2015). "Bellator 139 Main Card Receives Change, Prelims Add Bouts". fightline.com.
  9. ^ Staff (June 24, 2017). "Benson Henderson's return, Roy Nelson's debut at Bellator 183; Bellator 181 gets new headliner". mmajunkie.com.
  10. ^ Anderson, Jay (March 30, 2018). "Heavyweights Cheick Kongo and Javy Ayala Booked for Bellator 199". cagesidepress.com.
  11. ^ http://www.recorderonline.com/sports/ayala-s-next-bellator-fight-is-march/article_b7f09d64-8f8b-11e3-9e8c-001a4bcf6878.html
  12. ^ http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/8/28/6076853/ferocious-yet-humble-the-lion-heart-of-javy-eye-candy-ayala
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