Chris Davis (fighter) explained

Chris Davis
Other Names:The Professional
Birth Date:day=18 month=11 year=1982
Birth Place:Gadsden, Alabama, United States
Weight:205lb
Weight Class:Light Heavyweight
Fighting Out Of:Gadsden, Alabama, United States
Team:Headhunters MMA
Years Active:2008-2013
Mma Kowin:5
Mma Subwin:5
Mma Koloss:4
Mma Subloss:2
Sherdog:41387

Chris Davis (born November 18, 1982) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2008 until 2013, he fought in Bellator.

Background

Born and raised in Alabama, Davis is a former Marine.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

A professional mixed martial artist since 2008, Davis spent the majority of his earlier fights is smaller organizations, where he would face the likes of Jeremy Horn and Vinny Magalhães. By April 23, 2010, Davis had compiled a record of 10 wins and 2 losses.[2]

Bellator Fighting Championships

Davis signed with Bellator in February 2011.[3] Davis took part in the Season Four Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal at Bellator 38 against Christian M'Pumbu.[4] He lost the fight via TKO at 3:34 in round 3.[5]

Over a year later, Davis would return to the Bellator cage when he faced seasoned veteran Travis Wiuff at Bellator 71. Davis lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[6]

Independent promotions

After his short stint in Bellator, Davis faced William Hill at Rogue Warrior Championships 3 on September 6, 2012. Davis lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[7]

Davis next faced Teddy Holder at Strike Hard Productions 28 on August 10, 2013. Davis lost the fight via TKO in the first round, marking Davis' fourth consecutive loss via form of TKO.[8]

Personal life

Davis currently works as a Public Adjuster for the Noble Public Adjusting Group.[9]

Mixed martial arts record

|-| Loss|align=center| 10–6|Terry Holder|TKO (punches)| Strike Hard Productions 28||align=center| 1|align=center| 3:18|Birmingham, Alabama, United States||-| Loss|align=center| 10–5|William Hill|TKO (punches)| Rogue Warrior Championships 3||align=center| 1|align=center| 4:46| Green Bay, Wisconsin||-| Loss|align=center| 10–4|Travis Wiuff|TKO (punches)| Bellator 71||align=center| 1|align=center| 4:19| Chester, West Virginia||-| Loss|align=center| 10–3|Christian M'Pumbu| TKO (punches)| Bellator 38| |align=center| 3|align=center| 3:34| Tunica, Mississippi, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 10–2|Francisco France| KO (punches)| Empire Fighting Championships: A Night of Reckoning 3| |align=center| 2|align=center| 3:27| Tunica, Mississippi, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 9–2|Kendrick Watkins| TKO (punches)| Rumble at Raxx 7| |align=center| 1|align=center| 1:05| Louisiana, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 8–2|Brian Imes| TKO (punches)| 5150 Combat League / Xtreme Fighting League: New Year's Revolution| |align=center| 1|align=center| 2:22| Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States| |-| Loss|align=center| 7–2|Vinny Magalhães| Submission (triangle choke)| CFP: Carolina Crown 2| |align=center| 1|align=center| 1:13| Raleigh, North Carolina, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 7–1|Chris Bell| Submission (armbar)| Rumble at Raxx 6| |align=center| 1|align=center| 0:58| Louisiana, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 6–1|Chris Bell| Submission (armbar)| Cajun Fighting Championships| |align=center| 1|align=center| 2:03| Lafayette, Louisiana, United States| |-| Loss|align=center| 5–1|Jeremy Horn| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Adrenaline MMA 3: Bragging Rights| |align=center| 1|align=center| 4:17| Birmingham, Alabama, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 5–0|Brett Chism| Submission (armbar)| DPP: Blood, Sweat & Victory| |align=center| 1|align=center| 1:10| Columbus, Georgia, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 4–0|Brad Rinehart| TKO (punches)| Rumble at Raxx 4| |align=center| 1|align=center| 1:06| Louisiana, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 3–0|Donavin Hawkey| Submission (armbar)| XFC 6: Clash of the Continents| |align=center| 1|align=center| 3:58| Tampa, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 2–0|Mike Perez| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Rumble at Raxx 3| |align=center| 1|align=center| 1:18| Louisiana, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 1–0|Patrick Mandio| TKO (doctor stoppage)| EFN: Gadsden Extreme Fight Night| |align=center| 2|align=center| 5:00| Gadsden, Alabama, United States|

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Marine Chris Davis joins Bellator's season-four light-heavy tourney. 18 February 2011.
  2. Web site: Chris Davis. tapology.com.
  3. Web site: U.S. Marine Chris ?The Professional? Davis signs with Bellator Fighting Championships. bellator.com. February 18, 2011. October 3, 2014. dead. https://archive.today/20141003080551/http://bellator.com/articles/U.S.-Marine-Chris-The-Professional-Davis-signs-with-Bellator-Fighting-Championships. October 3, 2014.
  4. Web site: U.S. Marine Chris Davis joins Bellator's season-four light-heavy tourney. mmajunkie.com. MMAjunkie Staff. February 18, 2011. October 3, 2014.
  5. Web site: Bellator 38 Results: Christian M'Pumbu Comes Back To Knock Out Chris Davis In Round Three. sbnation.com. Mike Fagan. March 26, 2011. October 3, 2014.
  6. Web site: Travis Wiuff rolls in Bellator 71 tourney opener; Brett Rogers wins promotional debut. sherdog.com. Jordan Breen. June 22, 2012. October 3, 2014.
  7. Web site: William Hill vs. Chris Davis. tapology.com.
  8. Web site: Teddy Holder vs. Chris Davis. tapology.com.
  9. Web site: Noble Public Adjusting Group Appoints Chris Davis as Public Adjuster. 26 January 2016.

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