Raphael Butler

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Raphael Butler (born January 4, 1984) is an American retired Heavyweight boxer and mixed martial artist. A professional boxing competitor from 2004 until 2011, he fought fighters the likes of David Price, Malik Scott, Eddie Chambers, and Chris Arreola.

Boxing career

Amateur career

Butler had a stellar amateur career, winning the 2004 National Golden Gloves Super Heavyweight Championship. Butler represented the 4th Street Gym in his hometown of Rochester, Minnesota.

Professional career

Butler turned professional in 2004. He was seen as a future star in the sport early on, but suffered two TKO losses against journeyman fighters in 2005. In 2006 he took on ESPN house fighter Jason Gavern, and lost a decision. After the loss, Butler ran off a string of victories against marginal opposition before taking on Art Binkowski in a nationally televised showcase bout on ShoBox. Despite dropping Binkowski three times in the first round, Butler tired as the fight went on, and the referee stopped the fight with just 30 seconds left before the final bell, awarding Binkowski a TKO. After six more wins against lesser competition, Butler was knocked out in 6 rounds by contender "Fast" Eddie Chambers on June 20 in the Cayman Islands.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Butler made his professional MMA debut in 2010 and compiled an undefeated record of 5–0 before being signed by Bellator MMA.

Bellator MMA

Butler made his promotional debut on June 19, 2013, at Bellator 96 against Jeremiah O'Neal and won via first-round knockout.

Butler then won his next two fights under the Bellator banner before fighting Nick Rossborough to a draw at Bellator 119 on May 9, 2014.

Butler then faced Javy Ayala at Bellator 125 on September 19, 2014.[1] Butler was handed his first professional loss via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Butler next fought Josh Diekmann at Bellator 134 on February 27, 2015.[2] Butler won via a first-round standing guillotine choke submission.[3]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
12 matches 9 wins 2 losses
By knockout 6 1
By submission 3 1
By decision 0 0
Draws 1

Template:MMA record start |- |style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | align=center|9–2–1 | Tony Johnson | TKO (punches) | Bellator 148 | Template:Dts | align=center|3 | align=center|4:24 | Fresno, California, United States | |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|9–1–1 |Josh Diekmann |Submission (standing guillotine) |Bellator 134 |Template:Dts |align=center|1 |align=center|1:04 |Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |- |style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss |align=center|8–1–1 |Javy Ayala |Submission (rear-naked choke) |Bellator 125 |Template:Dts |align=center|1 |align=center|1:03 |Fresno, California, United States | |- |Template:DrawDraw |align=center|8–0–1 |Nick Rossborough |Draw (majority) |Bellator 119 |Template:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Rama, Ontario, Canada | |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|8–0 |Josh Burns |TKO (retirement) |Bellator 107 |Template:Dts |align=center| 1 |align=center| 2:14 |Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|7–0 |Joseph Bryant |TKO (strikes) |Bellator 105 |Template:Dts |align=center| 1 |align=center| 1:04 |Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|6–0 |Jeremiah O'Neal |KO (punches) |Bellator 96 |Template:Dts |align=center| 1 |align=center| 2:19 |Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|5–0 |Brett Murphy |KO (punch) |Driller Promotions/ SEG: Throwdown at the Crowne 1 |Template:Dts |align=center| 1 |align=center| 0:13 |St. Paul, Minnesota, United States | Won the Minnesota Heavyweight Championship. |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|4–0 |Steven Shaw |Submission (armbar) |Brutaal Fight Night: Violent Night |Template:Dts |align=center| 1 |align=center| 4:35 |Maplewood, Minnesota, United States | |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|3–0 |Richard White |Submission (punches) |Brutaal Fight Night: Rochester |Template:Dts |align=center| 2 |align=center| 3:18 |Rochester, Minnesota, United States | |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|2–0 |Jeremy Beck |KO (punches) |Brutaal: Fight Night |Template:Dts |align=center| 1 |align=center| 3:36 |Red Wing, Minnesota, United States | |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|1–0 |Gabe Hobbs |KO (punch) |Brutaal: Fight Night |Template:Dts |align=center| 1 |align=center| 0:36 |Welch, Minnesota, United States |

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Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
49 Loss 35–12 (2) Template:Flagicon Chris Arreola TKO 3 (10), 0:55 Nov 5, 2011 Template:Flagicon Leon, Guanajuato, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Loss 35–11 (2) Template:Flagicon Tye Fields TKO 6 (10), 2:37 Oct 7, 2011 Template:Flagicon Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, AlbertaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Loss 35–10 (2) Template:Flagicon David Price TKO 1 (8), 1:47 April 27, 2011 Template:Flagicon Olympia LondonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Loss 35–9 (2) Template:Flagicon Neven Pajkic UD 10 Sep 4, 2010 Template:Flagicon Royal York Hotel, TorontoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 NC 35–8 (2) Template:Flagicon Joey Abell NC 1 (10), 3:00 Dec 4, 2009 Template:Flagicon Target Center, Minneapolis, MinnesotaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For Vacant USA Minnesota State Heavyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 35–8 (1) Template:Flagicon Marcus Rhode TKO 2 (6), 1:30 Sep 12, 2009 Template:Flagicon Mickey's Irish Saloon, Rochester, MinnesotaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Loss 34–8 (1) Template:Flagicon Malik Scott UD 8 Dec 13, 2008 Template:Flagicon Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, CaliforniaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Loss 34–7 (1) Template:Flagicon Homero Fonseca MD 6 Nov 20, 2008 Template:Flagicon Crown Plaza Hotel, Houston, TexasScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 34–6 (1) Template:Flagicon Marvin Hunt KO 1 (4), 1:35 Nov 1, 2008 Template:Flagicon West Junior High School, West Memphis, ArkansasScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 33–6 (1) Template:Flagicon Travis Fulton TKO 2 (6), 2:04 Oct 4, 2008 Template:Flagicon Graham Arena, Rochester, MinnesotaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 32–6 (1) Template:Flagicon Lyle McDowell TKO 1 (6), 0:52 Sep 20, 2008 Template:Flagicon Treasure Island Casino, Red Wing, MinnesotaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Loss 31–6 (1) Template:Flagicon Homero Fonseca SD 4 Sep 4, 2008 Template:Flagicon Crown Plaza Hotel, Houston, TexasScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Loss 31–5 (1) Template:Flagicon Eddie Chambers TKO 6 (12) June 20, 2008 Template:Flagicon Royal Watler Cruise Terminal, Georgetown, Cayman IslandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For USBA Heavyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 31–4 (1) Template:Flagicon Otis Tisdale TKO 4 (6), 1:48 April 26, 2008 Template:Flagicon Graham Arena, Rochester, MinnesotaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 30–4 (1) Template:Flagicon Kerry Biles KO 1 (6), 0:45 Mar 8, 2008 Template:Flagicon Renaissance Hotel, St Louis, MissouriScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 29–4 (1) Template:Flagicon Sam Comming UD 4 18/10/2007 Template:Flagicon Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States 39–37, 40–36, 39–37.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 28–4 (1) Template:Flagicon Sedreck Fields UD 4 20/09/2007 Template:Flagicon Houston, Texas, United States
32 Win 27–4 (1) Template:Flagicon Clarence Goins KO 1 24/08/2007 Template:Flagicon Hinckley, Minnesota, United States Goins knocked out at 0:39 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 26–4 (1) Template:Flagicon Travis Fulton TKO 2 29/06/2007 Template:Flagicon Comstock Park, Michigan, United States Referee stopped the fight at 1:25 of the second round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Loss 25–4 (1) Template:Flagicon Art Binkowski TKO 8 (8), 2:23 April 6, 2007 Template:Flagicon Target Center, Minneapolis, MinnesotaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 25–3 (1) Template:Flagicon Brad Bowers TKO 1 24/02/2007 Template:Flagicon Superior, Wisconsin, United States Referee stopped the fight at 0:29 of the second round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 24–3 (1) Template:Flagicon Louis Monaco DQ 6 12/01/2007 Template:Flagicon Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
27 Win 23–3 (1) Template:Flagicon Cornelius Ellis TKO 2 01/12/2006 Template:Flagicon Rochester, Minnesota, United States Referee stopped the fight at 1:35 of the second round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 22–3 (1) Template:Flagicon Matt Green KO 3 04/11/2006 Template:Flagicon Kinder, Louisiana, United States Green knocked out at 1:35 of the third round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 21–3 (1) Template:Flagicon Dan Ward KO 1 23/09/2006 Template:Flagicon Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States Ward knocked out at 1:30 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 20–3 (1) Template:Flagicon Eric Starr TKO 1 14/09/2006 Template:Flagicon Altoona, Iowa, United States Referee stopped the fight at 2:04 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 19–3 (1) Template:Flagicon Troy Beets TKO 3 20/07/2006 Template:Flagicon Lemoore, California, United States Referee stopped the fight at 2:19 of the third round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 18–3 (1) Template:Flagicon Wallace McDaniel TKO 1 11/07/2006 Template:Flagicon Memphis, Tennessee, United States Referee stopped the fight at 1:28 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Loss 17–3 (1) Template:Flagicon Jason Gavern UD 6 14/04/2006 Template:Flagicon Rancho Mirage, California, United States 55–59, 54–60, 54–60.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 17–2 (1) Template:Flagicon Forrest Neal KO 1 17/03/2006 Template:Flagicon Denver, Colorado, United States Neal knocked out at 0:52 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 16–2 (1) Template:Flagicon Ronnie Smith KO 2 11/02/2006 Template:Flagicon Pueblo, Colorado, United States Smith knocked out at 1:16 of the second round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Loss 15–2 (1) Template:Flagicon John Clark TKO 2 17/11/2005 Template:Flagicon San Jose, California, United States Referee stopped the fight at 1:41 of the second round after Butler had been down thrice in the fight.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 15–1 (1) Template:Flagicon Andrew Jackson KO 1 21/10/2005 Template:Flagicon Temecula, California, United States
16 Win 14–1 (1) Template:Flagicon Innocent Otukwu TKO 3 16/09/2005 Template:Flagicon Lemoore, California, United States Referee stopped the bout at 0:39 of the third round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 13–1 (1) Template:Flagicon John Dixon TKO 1 27/08/2005 Template:Flagicon Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States Referee stopped the bout at the end of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 12–1 (1) Template:Flagicon Kerry Biles UD 5 17/07/2005 Template:Flagicon Denver, Colorado, United States 50–44, 50–44, 50–44.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 11–1 (1) Template:Flagicon Kerry Biles UD 4 09/06/2005 Template:Flagicon Temecula, California, United States 39–36, 39–36, 39–36.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Loss 10–1 (1) Template:Flagicon Darrell Provo TKO 1 15/04/2005 Template:Flagicon Denver, Colorado, United States Referee stopped the fight at 1:10 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 10–0 (1) Template:Flagicon Brian Sargent KO 1 29/01/2005 Template:Flagicon Black Hawk, Colorado, United States Sargent knocked out at 0:37 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 9–0 (1) Template:Flagicon Marcelo Aravena UD 4 18/12/2004 Template:Flagicon Fridley, Minnesota, United States 40–35, 40–35, 40–35.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 8–0 (1) Template:Flagicon Marcelo Aravena TD 4 19/11/2004 Template:Flagicon Mandan, North Dakota, United States Fight went to scorecards due to an accidental headbut.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 7–0 (1) Template:Flagicon David Cleage TKO 1 12/11/2004 Template:Flagicon St Paul, Minnesota, United States Referee stopped the bout at 0:35 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 6–0 (1) Template:Flagicon Glen Morgan KO 1 29/10/2004 Template:Flagicon Rochester, Minnesota, United States Morgan knocked out at 2:40 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 5–0 (1) Template:Flagicon Ross Brantley KO 1 10/10/2004 Template:Flagicon Black Hawk, Colorado, United States Brantley knocked out at 0:30 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 4–0 (1) Template:Flagicon Harold Johnson TKO 1 02/10/2004 Template:Flagicon Hinckley, Minnesota, United States Referee stopped the bout at 0:57 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 3–0 (1) Template:Flagicon Arthur Boyles KO 1 11/09/2004 Template:Flagicon Fridley, Minnesota, United States Boyles knocked out at 0:36 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 NC 2–0 (1) Template:Flagicon Eric Lindsey ND 1 (4), 1:44 Aug 19, 2004 Template:Flagicon Park Plaza Hotel, Houston, TexasScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Template:Flagicon Victor Ortiz TKO 1 (4), 1:51 July 18, 2004 Template:Flagicon Pechanga Entertainment Center, Temecula, CaliforniaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Template:Flagicon Royphy Solieau TKO 3 (4), 1:02 June 19, 2004 Template:Flagicon City Center Pavilion, Reno, NevadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

References

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External links

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