Other names Eye Candy Reach 75.0 in (191 cm) | Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Nationality American Name Javy Ayala | |
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Weight 265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st) Similar People Raphael Butler, Goiti Yamauchi, Eric Prindle | ||
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Javier "Javy" Ayala (born August 22, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Heavyweight division.
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- Background
- Early career
- Bellator MMA
- Personal life
- References
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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 shotput.
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.
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.
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.
Ayala faced undefeated Raphael Butler on September 19, 2014 at Bellator 125. He won the fight via submission in the first round.
Ayala faced Alex Huddleston at Bellator 139 on June 26, 2015. 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 is expected to face debuting heavyweight Roy Nelson at Bellator 183 on September 23, 2017.
Personal life
Ayala is married and has two children. He is the cousin of UFC Bantamweight fighter Joe Soto.