Javy Ayala

Javy Ayala
Born August 22, 1988
Porterville, California, United States
Other names Eye Candy
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)
Division Heavyweight
Reach 75.0 in (191 cm)[1]
Team Fearless Fighters Gym[2]
Years active 2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 11
Wins 8
By knockout 3
By submission 4
By decision 1
Losses 3
By knockout 2
By decision 1
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.

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.[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.

Personal life

Ayala is married and has two children. [8] He is the cousin of UFC Bantamweight fighter Joe Soto.[9]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–3 Raphael Butler Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 125 September 19, 2014 1 1:03 Fresno, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–3 Eric Prindle TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 111 March 7, 2014 3 3:05 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–3 Thiago dos Santos KO (punches) Bellator 102 October 4, 2013 1 5:00 Visalia, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5–3 Carl Seumanutafa TKO (punches) DH: Dragon House 13 February 2, 2013 1 3:00 Oakland, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–2 Mike Cook Submission (rear-naked choke) TWC 16: The Condemned January 25, 2013 1 0:34 Porterville, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 4–2 Freddie Aquitania Decision (split) TPF 15: Collision Course November 15, 2012 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |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
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 C.J. Leveque Submission (kneebar) CCFC: The Return March 3, 2012 1 1:37 Santa Rosa, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Freddie Aquitania Decision (split) TPF 11: Redemption December 2, 2011 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Ray Castaneda TKO (punches) TWC 11: Inferno June 17, 2011 1 1:33 Porterville, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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. ↑ http://www.recorderonline.com/sports/ayala-s-next-bellator-fight-is-march/article_b7f09d64-8f8b-11e3-9e8c-001a4bcf6878.html
  9. ↑ http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/8/28/6076853/ferocious-yet-humble-the-lion-heart-of-javy-eye-candy-ayala

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