Event: Mbilli vs. Sulecki Undercard
Division: Super Middleweight (168 lbs)
Scheduled Rounds: 10
Broadcast: ESPN+
Ring Walks (Approx.): 9:50 PM EST / 6:50 PM PT
This is a grudge match with real stakes. Macias stopped Butler in their first meeting back in January 2021 via fifth-round TKO. Now, Butler is out for revenge in front of a home crowd.
Fighter Breakdown
Steven Butler
Nationality: Canada
Age: 29
Height/Reach: 6’0″ / 75″
Stance: Orthodox
Strengths:
Explosive power (83% KO rate)
Aggressive, front-foot style
Fighting at home with crowd support
Concerns:
All five career losses have come by stoppage
Inconsistent performances against top-tier opponents
Recent Form:
Butler has won 3 of his last 5, including a first-round KO of Steve Rolls. However, he’s also suffered stoppage losses to Zhanibek Alimkhanuly and Patrice Volny.
Path to Victory: Butler must start fast, apply pressure, and avoid getting drawn into wild exchanges. A disciplined, power-first approach could earn him redemption.
Jose de Jesus Macias
Nationality: Mexico
Age: 33
Height/Reach: 5’10½” / 70.5″
Stance: Orthodox
Strengths:
Tough, gritty, and battle-tested
High-volume puncher with a strong chin
Already holds a TKO win over Butler
Concerns:
13 career losses and limited power at the elite level
Can be outboxed by slicker, more technical fighters
Recent Form:
Macias has been active, with a recent TKO win over Fernando Tamayo Alvarez. He’s also gone the distance with contenders like Erik Bazinyan.
Path to Victory: Macias will look to replicate his 2021 success—apply pressure, test Butler’s chin, and capitalize on defensive lapses.
X-Factors
Revenge Narrative: Butler is fueled by the memory of his prior loss.
Durability vs. Power: Can Macias withstand Butler’s early onslaught again?
Crowd Energy: Quebec City will be firmly in Butler’s corner.
FIGHT ODDS
Steven Butler – 295
Jose de Jesus Macias + 235
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 26, 2025
