Minakov vs Ayala in the co-main bout at Bellator 225

Vitaly Minakov of Russia will hold his next defense on August 24 at the Bellator 225 tournament. Minakov will face Javy Ayala. This battle gained the status of a co-main event of the evening. It is worth noting that in the main fight of the evening another Russian fighter Sergei Kharitonov will have a rematch with Matt Mitrione.

Ayala in his time beat Sergei Kharitonov, sending him into a deep knockout.