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 | 15 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| 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.
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, being the first person to ever completely KO Kharitonov in MMA competition.
Personal life
Ayala is married and has two children. [9] He is the cousin of UFC Bantamweight fighter Joe Soto.[10]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 15 matches | 10 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 3 |
| By submission | 4 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- ↑ "Javy "Eye Candy" Avala Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- ↑ http://www.bellator.com/fighter/359/javy-ayala
- ↑ http://www.recorderonline.com/sports/ayala-s-next-bellator-fight-is-march/article_b7f09d64-8f8b-11e3-9e8c-001a4bcf6878.html
- ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Javy-Ayala-75470
- ↑ http://mmajunkie.com/2013/10/bellator-102-live-results-and-fight-recaps
- ↑ http://mmajunkie.com/2014/03/bellator-111-results-champ-eduardo-dantas-defends-with-slick-submission
- ↑ "Melvin Manhoef vs. Doug Marshall announced as Bellator 125 main event". mmafighting.com. August 12, 2014.
- ↑ Dana Becker (June 9, 2015). "Bellator 139 Main Card Receives Change, Prelims Add Bouts". fightline.com.
- ↑ http://www.recorderonline.com/sports/ayala-s-next-bellator-fight-is-march/article_b7f09d64-8f8b-11e3-9e8c-001a4bcf6878.html
- ↑ http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/8/28/6076853/ferocious-yet-humble-the-lion-heart-of-javy-eye-candy-ayala
