Raphael Butler

Raphael Butler (born January 4, 1984) is an American retired Heavyweight boxer and mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator MMA.

Raphael Butler
Born (1984-01-04) January 4, 1984
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Other namesThe Silencer
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight260 lb (120 kg; 19 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
Reach77.0 in (196 cm)
Fighting out ofRochester, Minnesota, United States
TeamAlliance MMA
Years active2004–2011 (Boxing)
2010–2016 (MMA)
Professional boxing record
Total49
Wins35
By knockout28
Losses12
By knockout7
No contests2
Mixed martial arts record
Total12
Wins9
By knockout6
By submission3
Losses2
By knockout1
By submission1
Draws1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: May 9, 2013

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
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 9–2–1 Tony Johnson TKO (punches) Bellator 148 January 29, 2016 3 4:24 Fresno, California, United States
Win 9–1–1 Josh Diekmann Submission (standing guillotine) Bellator 134 February 27, 2015 1 1:04 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss 8–1–1 Javy Ayala Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 125 September 19, 2014 1 1:03 Fresno, California, United States
Draw 8–0–1 Nick Rossborough Draw (majority) Bellator 119 May 9, 2014 3 5:00 Rama, Ontario, Canada
Win 8–0 Josh Burns TKO (retirement) Bellator 107 November 8, 2013 1 2:14 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 7–0 Joseph Bryant TKO (strikes) Bellator 105 October 25, 2013 1 1:04 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Win 6–0 Jeremiah O'Neal KO (punches) Bellator 96 June 19, 2013 1 2:19 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 5–0 Brett Murphy KO (punch) Driller Promotions/ SEG: Throwdown at the Crowne 1 September 8, 2012 1 0:13 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States Won the Minnesota Heavyweight Championship.
Win 4–0 Steven Shaw Submission (armbar) Brutaal Fight Night: Violent Night June 2, 2012 1 4:35 Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
Win 3–0 Richard White Submission (punches) Brutaal Fight Night: Rochester March 25, 2011 2 3:18 Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Win 2–0 Jeremy Beck KO (punches) Brutaal: Fight Night February 12, 2011 1 3:36 Red Wing, Minnesota, United States
Win 1–0 Gabe Hobbs KO (punch) Brutaal: Fight Night October 29, 2010 1 0:36 Welch, Minnesota, United States

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

See also

References
  1. "Bellator 125 Results: Marshall vs. Manhoef".
  2. "Bellator 134 Fight Card".
  3. "Bellator 134 results: Liam McGeary wins title with hard-fought decision over Newton".
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