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Phil Davis
BornPhil Kwabina Davis
(1984-09-25) September 25, 1984 (age 39)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Other namesMr. Wonderful
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight (205 lb)
Reach79 in (201 cm)
Fighting out ofChula Vista, California, United States
TeamAlliance MMA, Team Lloyd Irvin
Rank  blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Lloyd Irvin
WrestlingNCAA Division I Wrestling
Years active2008–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total12
Wins10
By knockout2
By submission4
By decision4
Losses1
By decision1
No contests1
Other information
UniversityPenn State University
Websitehttp://www.philmrwonderful.com/
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Phil Kwabina Davis [1] (born September 25, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights as a light heavyweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Davis is currently ranked the #6 light heavyweight in the world by Sherdog.[2]

Background

Davis was a collegiate wrestler at Penn State, finishing in 5th place nationally in the 197 lb weight class as a junior in 2007 [3] and then winning the (197 lbs) NCAA title in 2008. He finished with an overall wrestling record of 116–15 while at Penn State and was a four-time NCAA Division I All-American.[4] After graduating from Penn State, he began training with the newly formed LionHeart MMA team, coached by Jeff Rockwell (BJJ), TJ Turner (boxing), Mark Miller, (kickboxing/Muay Thai), Matt Kocher (wrestling/S&C) and Ryan Gruhn (Muay Thai) in State College, Pennsylvania.[5]

His primary training partners were Paul Bradley, Lou Armezzani and Jimy Hettes. He also trained with many visiting fighters such as Dave Herman, Shannon Slack, Dominick Cruz, Jon Jones and Cain Velasquez. When the LionHeart team disbanded in 2009, Davis moved to San Diego, California to continue his training with Alliance MMA. Davis earned his blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Lloyd Irvin in 2009. In 2009 he won the No Gi Grappling World Jiu-Jitsu Championship as a blue belt in the 221 lbs, Super Heavyweight division.[6][dead link] Davis began his professional mixed martial arts career in 2008, compiling a record of 4–0 in regional promotions across the United States.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Davis signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in December 2009.[7]

Davis made his UFC debut against Brian Stann on February 6, 2010 at UFC 109.[8] Davis won via unanimous decision.

Davis faced fellow prospect Alexander Gustafsson on April 10, 2010 at UFC 112.[9] Davis defeated Gustafsson via submission (anaconda choke) in the first round, giving Gustafsson his first loss.[10]

Davis next faced Rodney Wallace on August 7, 2010 at UFC 117, replacing an injured Stanislav Nedkov.[10][11] Davis controlled the bout with his wrestling and won via unanimous decision.

Davis faced Tim Boetsch on November 20, 2010 at UFC 123.[12] He won by a modified kimura submission dubbed the "Mr. Wonderful." He was awarded $80,000 for Submission of the Night and received the Submission of the Year award from MMANews247.com.[13]

Davis was expected to face Matt Hamill in Toronto at UFC 129.[14] However, Matt Hamill was tapped as a replacement for Thiago Silva against Rampage Jackson at UFC 130. Davis was then offered a fight against Jason Brilz.[15] Davis had the fight changed again and replaced an injured Tito Ortiz against Antônio Rogério Nogueira at UFC Fight Night 24 on March 26, 2011.[16] Davis defeated Nogueira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Davis was expected to face former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans on August 6, 2011 at UFC 133, replacing the injured UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones.[17] However, On July 12, Davis pulled out of the Evans bout with a knee injury and was replaced by Tito Ortiz.[18]

Davis was expected to face Lyoto Machida at UFC 140, however, shortly after it was revealed that Davis is still recovering from a knee injury and the bout did not occur.[19]

Davis faced Rashad Evans on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2.[20] Davis lost via unanimous decision.

Davis was expected to face Chad Griggs on August 4, 2012 at UFC on FOX 4.[21] However, Griggs was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Wagner Prado.[22] The bout was ruled a "No Contest" after an eye poke by Davis rendered Prado unable to continue at 1:28 of round 1.

A rematch with Prado, briefly linked to UFC on FX 5, instead took place on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153.[23] Davis won the rematch with a second round anaconda choke.

Davis was expected to face Forrest Griffin on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155.[24] However, in early December, it was announced that Griffin pulled out of the bout, citing a knee injury and that Davis would not compete at the event.[25]

Championships and achievements

Collegiate wrestling

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
12 matches 10 wins 1 loss
By knockout 2 0
By submission 4 0
By decision 4 1
Draws 0
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 10-1 (1) Brazil Wagner Prado Submission (anaconda choke) UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar October 13, 2012 2 4:29 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NC 9–1 (1) Brazil Wagner Prado No Contest (accidental eye poke) UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera August 4, 2012 1 1:28 Los Angeles, California, United States Eye poke from Davis rendered Prado unable to continue.
Loss 9–1 United States Rashad Evans Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis January 28, 2012 5 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States UFC Light Heavyweight title eliminator.
Win 9–0 Brazil Antônio Rogério Nogueira Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis March 26, 2011 3 5:00 Seattle, Washington, United States
Win 8–0 United States Tim Boetsch Submission (modified kimura) UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida November 20, 2010 2 2:55 Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States Submission of the Night.
Win 7–0 United States Rodney Wallace Decision (unanimous) UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen August 7, 2010 3 5:00 Oakland, California, United States
Win 6–0 Sweden Alexander Gustafsson Submission (anaconda choke) UFC 112: Invincible April 10, 2010 1 4:55 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 5–0 United States Brian Stann Decision (unanimous) UFC 109: Relentless February 6, 2010 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 4–0 United States David Baggett Submission (rear naked choke) UCFC June 27, 2009 1 3:37 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 3–0 United States Terry Cohens TKO (punches) UWC 6 April 25, 2009 1 4:29 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Win 2–0 United States Josh Green TKO (punches) PFC 12 January 22, 2009 1 1:49 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 1–0 United States Brett Chism Decision (unanimous) No Boundary October 11, 2008 2 5:00 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

See also

References

  1. ^ "UFC 109 Results" (PDF). Boxing.nv.gov. 2010-02-06. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
  2. ^ "Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings". sherdog.com. August 22, 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
  3. ^ Penn State University Official Athletic Site – Wrestling. Gopsusports.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-24.
  4. ^ http://mmainpa.weebly.com/
  5. ^ "NCAA champ Phil Davis". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
  6. ^ [1]. Bjjlegends.com.
  7. ^ "UFC signs NCAA champ Phil Davis". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2009-12-17.
  8. ^ "Phil Davis vs. Brian Stann added to UFC 109". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2009-12-28.
  9. ^ "UFC 112: Phil Davis vs Alexander Gustafsson on tap for April 10". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2009-02-15.
  10. ^ a b "Phenom Davis gets a submission win to finish UFC 112 undercard". Yahoo! Sports. 2010-04-10. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
  11. ^ "Phil Davis replaces injured Stanislav Nedkov, meets Rodney Wallace at UFC 117". mmajunkie.com. 2010-07-22.
  12. ^ "Tim Boetsch vs. Phil Davis tapped for UFC 123". mmajunkie.com. 2010-09-04.
  13. ^ "UFC 123 bonuses: Penn, Davis, Sotiropoulos and Lauzon earn $80,000 awards". mmajunkie.com. 2010-11-21. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
  14. ^ "Phil Davis vs. Matt Hamill targeted for UFC 129 in Toronto". mmajunkie.com. January 7, 2011.
  15. ^ "Jason Brilz and Phil Davis targeted for UFC 129 matchup". mmajunkie.com. February 16, 2011.
  16. ^ "Tito Ortiz out, Phil Davis faces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Night 24". mmajunkie.com. 2011-02-19. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  17. ^ "Jon Jones injured, Phil Davis vs. Rashad Evans now targeted for UFC 133". mmajunkie.com. April 25, 2011.
  18. ^ "UFC 133: Tito Ortiz accepts fight against Rashad Evans for Aug. 6 in Philadelphia". mmamania.com. July 13, 2011.
  19. ^ UFC 140 briefly adds Phil Davis vs. Lyoto Machida, but UFC boss 'jumped gun' (Updated). MMAjunkie.com (2011-09-27). Retrieved on 2011-12-24.
  20. ^ "Sources: Rashad Evans, Phil Davis set". espn.go.com.com. November 30, 2011. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
  21. ^ "Phil Davis vs. Chad Griggs added to August's UFC on FOX 4 event". mmajunkie.com. May 14, 2012, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  22. ^ "Phil Davis now meets undefeated newcomer Wagner Prado at UFC on FOX 4". mmajunkie.com. May 30, 2012, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  23. ^ "With Belcher's spinal fracture, Davis vs. Prado shifts to UFC 153 in Rio". mmajunkie.com. August 25, 2012.
  24. ^ "Phil Davis meets Forrest Griffin at UFC 155 in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. October 19, 2012.
  25. ^ "With Forrest Griffin Out, Phil Davis Will Not Fight at UFC 155 and Move to Future Card". mmaweekly.com. December 7, 2012.
  26. ^ http://uk.ufc.com/fighter/Phil-Davis
  27. ^ a b c d Phil Davis. wrestlinghalloffame.org

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