Phil Davis (fighter) explained

Phil Davis
Other Names:Mr. Wonderful
Birth Name:Phil Kwabina Davis
Birth Date:25 September 1984
Birth Place:Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Weight Lb:205
Weight Class:Light Heavyweight
Reach In:79
Reach Footnote:[1]
Style:Wrestling
Stance:Orthodox
Fighting Out Of:Chula Vista, California, U.S.
Team:LionHeart MMA (2008–2009)[2]
Alliance MMA (2009–2024)[3]
Rank:Purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Richie Martinez[4]
Wrestling:NCAA Division I Wrestling
Years Active:2008–present (MMA)
Mma Kowin:6
Mma Subwin:5
Mma Decwin:13
Mma Decloss:7
Mma Nc:1
University:Penn State University
School:Harrisburg High School
Sherdog:27802
Medaltemplates: Penn State Nittany Lions
Show-Medals:yes

Phil Kwabina Davis[5] (born September 25, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes as a Light Heavyweight for Bellator MMA, where he is the former Bellator Light Heavyweight World Champion. Prior to signing with Bellator, Davis competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he achieved success as a top 5 Light Heavyweight contender and held a UFC record of 9–3 (1). He is currently ranked as the #7 Light Heavyweight fighter in the world by ranking site Fight Matrix.[6] Davis first gained athletic notoriety in college as a wrestler for Penn State University, where he became an NCAA Division I champion in 2008.

Background

Davis was born and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with his two older brothers, Jeffery and John. He began wrestling when he was in the seventh grade[7] and then attended Harrisburg High School where he was a four-year team captain and letterman, with a 112–17 career record. Davis also lettered in tennis and cross-country running. He then went on to wrestle for the Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team, finishing in 5th place nationally in the 197 lb weight class as a junior in 2007[8] and then winning the (197 lbs) NCAA title in 2008. He finished with an overall wrestling record of 116–20 while at Penn State and was a four-time NCAA Division I All-American.[9] After graduating from Penn State, he began training with the newly formed LionHeart MMA team in State College, Pennsylvania.[10]

Mixed martial arts career

Davis' primary training partners were Paul Bradley, Lou Armezzani and Jimy Hettes. He also trained with many visiting fighters such as Dave Herman, Shanon 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.[11] 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.[12] 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.[13]

First contender run

Davis made his UFC debut against Brian Stann on February 6, 2010, at UFC 109,[14] winning by unanimous decision.[15]

Davis faced Alexander Gustafsson on April 10, 2010, at UFC 112.[16] Davis defeated Gustafsson via submission (anaconda choke) in the first round, giving Gustafsson his first loss.[17]

Davis next faced Rodney Wallace on August 7, 2010, at UFC 117, replacing the injured Stanislav Nedkov.[18] [19] Davis controlled the bout with his wrestling and won by unanimous decision.[20]

Davis fought Tim Boetsch on November 20, 2010, at UFC 123.[21] He won by a one-handed modified kimura submission later 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.[22]

Davis was expected to face Matt Hamill in Toronto at UFC 129.[23] However, Hamill was tapped as a replacement for Thiago Silva against Rampage Jackson at UFC 130. Davis was offered a fight against Jason Brilz,[24] but then he replaced the injured Tito Ortiz on 6 weeks' notice against Antônio Rogério Nogueira in his first UFC main event on March 26, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 24.[25] Davis defeated Nogueira by unanimous decision.[26]

When UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones pulled out of a long-awaited title fight for Rashad Evans, Phil Davis agreed to fight Evans on August 6, 2011, at UFC 133,[27] but on July 12, Davis pulled out of the event with a knee injury and was replaced by Tito Ortiz.[28] Davis was announced to face Lyoto Machida on December 10, 2011, at UFC 140, however, shortly after, it was revealed that Davis was still recovering from a knee injury and the fight did not occur.[29]

Davis faced former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans in a number one contender fight on January 28, 2012, at UFC on Fox 2.[30] Despite Davis' substantial wrestling credentials, Evans dominated him on the canvas, coasting to a unanimous decision.[31]

Second contender run

Davis was expected to face Chad Griggs on August 4, 2012, at UFC on FOX 4.[32] However, Griggs was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Wagner Prado.[33] The fight was ruled "No Contest" after an accidental eye poke at 1:28 of round 1 rendered Prado unable to continue.[34] A rematch with Prado, briefly linked to UFC on FX 5, took place on October 13, 2012, at UFC 153.[35] Davis won the rematch with a second round anaconda choke submission.[36]

Davis was expected to face Forrest Griffin on December 29, 2012, at UFC 155.[37] However, in early December, Griffin pulled out of the bout, citing a knee injury.[38] Davis faced Vinny Magalhães in a wrestler vs. BJJ specialist fight on April 27, 2013, at UFC 159.[39] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[40]

On August 3, 2013, at UFC 163, Davis won a controversial unanimous decision against former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida.[41] Davis' only significant advantage was ground and pound following take-downs in the last minute of rounds one and two. While ESPN scored the fight for Davis,[42] 13 selected UFC affiliate media outlets scored the fight in favor of Machida.[43] An SP Nation fanpost stated, "Some MMA commentators and bloggers scored the fight 30–27 for Lyoto Machida."[44] UFC president Dana White tweeted shortly after the fight that he had Machida winning all three rounds,[45] and later told Yahoo! Sports "Machida definitely won", "MMA judging sucks", and his oft-repeated advice: "Never leave it in the hands of the judges."[46] Machida left the light heavyweight division and went on to fight for the UFC Middleweight Championship.

With an official win over the highly ranked Machida, Davis looked to move into title contention against Anthony "Rumble" Johnson who returned to the UFC[47] riding a six-fight win streak at light heavyweight (including one heavyweight fight) outside the promotion, following his disastrous and much-criticised previous UFC run at welterweight. Despite Davis being a considerable betting favorite, on April 26, 2014, in the co-main event at UFC 172, Johnson shut down Davis' wrestling game and kept the fight standing, where his pronounced edge in the striking won him all three rounds in a unanimous decision.[48]

Leading up to the UFC 172 event, Davis actively baited UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones on a media promotion conference call.[49] Later, he disparaged Jones' achievements against undersized competition, claiming "against actual light heavyweights, he's been so-so". He predicted that he would soon claim the title, while explicitly dismissing the challenge of his own booked opponent Anthony Johnson.[50] Jones, who defended the UFC Light Heavyweight title against Glover Teixeira at the same event, took pleasure in mocking Davis' loss at the post-fight press conference,[51] and later on-line.[52]

Final UFC fights

After UFC 172, Davis faced Glover Teixeira who was coming off a loss to UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones on the same card. The fight took place October 25, 2014, at UFC 179.[53] He utilized his wrestling advantage and won the fight by unanimous decision.[54]

Having just one fight left of his UFC contract, Davis faced Ryan Bader on January 24, 2015, at UFC on Fox 14.[55] He lost the fight by a close split decision.[56] He did not re-sign with the UFC, finishing his UFC career with a record of 9–3 (1).

Bellator MMA

Following his final fight in the UFC, Davis parted from the organization and signed with Bellator MMA on April 15, 2015.[57]

Road to the title

Davis made his debut as a participant in Bellator's one-night Light Heavyweight tournament at on September 19, 2015.[58] He faced Emanuel Newton in the opening round[59] and won by submission due to a kimura.[60] He was scheduled to face Muhammed Lawal in the final.[61] However, Lawal was unable to advance to the finals due to a rib injury and was replaced by alternate Francis Carmont.[62] Davis won the bout via knockout in the first round.[63] [64]

By winning the tournament, Davis was set up to face Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Liam McGeary at a yet-to-be-determined event.[65] However, on February 19, 2016, it was announced that Davis next opponent would be Muhammed Lawal in a no 1 contender fight on May 14, 2016, at Bellator 154.[66] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[67]

Davis faced Liam McGeary for the Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship in the main event at Bellator 163 on November 4, 2016.[68] He won the bout via unanimous decision to become the new Bellator Light Heavyweight champion.[69]

Title and post-title reign

Davis faced his former opponent Ryan Bader again in a title fight on June 24, 2017, at Bellator 180.[70] Bader and Davis first met at on January 24, 2015, with Bader winning by split decision.[71] He was defeated again via split decision, thus losing the Bellator title.[72]

Davis faced undefeated Brazilian fighter Leo Leite on November 3, 2017, at Bellator 186.[73] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[74]

Davis faced Linton Vassell on May 25, 2018, at Bellator 200.[75] He won the fight via knock out due to a head kick in round three.[76]

Davis faced Vadim Nemkov on November 15, 2018, Bellator 209.[77] He lost the fight via split decision.[78]

Davis next faced Liam McGeary at Bellator 220 on April 27, 2019.[79] He won the fight via TKO in the third round.[80]

On August 15, 2019, it was announced that Davis had signed an exclusive multi-fight, multi-year contract extension with Bellator.[81] In his first fight on that contract, Davis faced Karl Albrektsson at Bellator 231 on October 25, 2019.[82] He won the fight via TKO in the third round.[83]

Davis headlined Bellator 245 in a rematch against Lyoto Machida on September 11, 2020.[84] He won the fight by split decision.[85]

Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix

On February 9, 2021, it was announced that Davis would be participating in the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament. Davis is scheduled to face Vadim Nemkov for the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship in the quarterfinal round. This was a rematch of their November 2018 bout, which saw Nemkov win via split decision. The bout took place at Bellator 257 on April 16.[86] Davis lost the bout via unanimous decision, with Nemkov controlling the first three rounds on the feet.[87]

Post Grand Prix

Davis faced Yoel Romero, who was making his Bellator debut, on September 18, 2021, at Bellator 266.[88] He won the bout via split decision.[89] Five out of five media outlets scored the fight for Davis.[90]

Davis faced Julius Anglickas on March 12, 2022, at Bellator 276.[91] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[92]

Davis faced Corey Anderson on June 16, 2023, at Bellator 297.[93] He lost the fight via split decision.[94]

Professional Fighters League

Davis was expected to face Rob Wilkinson at PFL 2 on April 6, 2024.[95] However, Davis withdrew from the bout due to an unknown reason and was replaced by Tom Breese.[96]

Professional grappling career

Davis will compete at EBI 21: The Absolutes on June 2, 2024.[97]

Championships and achievements

Collegiate wrestling

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

|Loss|align=center|24–7 (1)|Corey Anderson|Decision (split)|Bellator 297||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Chicago, Illinois, United States||-|Win|align=center|24–6 (1)|Julius Anglickas|Decision (unanimous)|Bellator 276||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|St. Louis, Missouri, United States||- |Win|align=center|23–6 (1)|Yoel Romero|Decision (split)|Bellator 266||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|San Jose, California, United States||-|Loss|align=center||Vadim Nemkov|Decision (unanimous)|Bellator 257 ||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States ||-|Win|align=center|22–5 (1)|Lyoto Machida|Decision (split)|Bellator 245||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States||-|Win|align=center|21–5 (1)|Karl Albrektsson|TKO (punches)|Bellator 231||align=center|3|align=center|3:06|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States||-|Win|align=center|20–5 (1)|Liam McGeary|TKO (jaw injury)|Bellator 220||align=center|3|align=center|4:11|San Jose, California, United States||-|Loss|align=center| 19–5 (1)|Vadim Nemkov|Decision (split)|Bellator 209||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Tel Aviv, Israel||-|Win|align=center| 19–4 (1)|Linton Vassell|KO (head kick)|Bellator 200||align=center|3|align=center|1:05|London, England||-|Win|align=center| 18–4 (1)|Leonardo Leite|Decision (unanimous)|Bellator 186||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|University Park, Pennsylvania, United States||-|Loss|align=center| 17–4 (1)|Ryan Bader|Decision (split)|Bellator 180||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|New York City, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center| 17–3 (1)|Liam McGeary|Decision (unanimous)|Bellator 163||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States||-| Win| align=center| 16–3 (1)| Muhammed Lawal| Decision (unanimous)| Bellator 154| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| San Jose, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 15–3 (1)| Francis Carmont| KO (punches)|rowspan="2"| Bellator 142: Dynamite 1|rowspan="2"| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:15|rowspan="2"| San Jose, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 14–3 (1)| Emanuel Newton| Submission (kimura)| align=center| 1| align=center| 4:39| |-| Loss| align=center| 13–3 (1)| Ryan Bader| Decision (split)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Stockholm, Sweden| |-| Win| align=center| 13–2 (1)| Glover Teixeira| Decision (unanimous)| UFC 179| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil| |-| Loss| align=center| 12–2 (1)| Anthony Johnson| Decision (unanimous)| UFC 172| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Baltimore, Maryland, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 12–1 (1)| Lyoto Machida| Decision (unanimous)| UFC 163| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 11–1 (1)| Vinny Magalhães| Decision (unanimous)| UFC 159| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Newark, New Jersey, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 10–1 (1)| Wagner Prado| Submission (anaconda choke)| UFC 153| | align=center| 2| align=center| 4:29| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil| |-| NC| align=center| 9–1 (1)| Wagner Prado| NC (accidental eye poke)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:28| Los Angeles, California, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 9–1| Rashad Evans| Decision (unanimous)| UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis| | align=center| 5| align=center| 5:00| Chicago, Illinois, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 9–0| Antônio Rogério Nogueira| Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Seattle, Washington, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 8–0| Tim Boetsch| Submission (modified kimura)| UFC 123| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:55| Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 7–0| Rodney Wallace| Decision (unanimous)| UFC 117| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Oakland, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 6–0| Alexander Gustafsson| Submission (anaconda choke)| UFC 112| | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:55| Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates| |-| Win| align=center| 5–0| Brian Stann| Decision (unanimous)| UFC 109| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 4–0| David Baggett| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Ultimate Cage FC 1| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:37| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 3–0| Terry Cohens| TKO (punches)| Ultimate Warrior Challenge 6| | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:29| Fairfax, Virginia, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 2–0| Josh Green| TKO (punches)| PFC 12: High Stakes| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:49| Lemoore, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Brett Chism| Decision (unanimous)| No Boundary 1| | align=center| 2| align=center| 5:00| Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States| [104]

NCAA record

! colspan="8"| NCAA Championships Matches|-! Res.! Record! Opponent! Score! Date! Event|-! style=background:white colspan=6 |2008 NCAA Championships at 197 lbs|-|Win|15–5|align=left|Wynn Michalak|style="font-size:88%"|7–2|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|March 22, 2008|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|2008 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|-|Win|14–5|align=left|Dallas Herbst|style="font-size:88%"|6–0|-|Win|13–5|align=left|Hudson Taylor|style="font-size:88%"|7–3|-|Win|12–5|align=left|Logan Brown|style="font-size:88%"|9–2|-|Win|11–5|align=left|Riley Orozco|style="font-size:88%"|Fall|-! style=background:white colspan=6 |2007 NCAA Championships 5th at 197 lbs|-|Loss|10–5|align=left|J.D Bergman|style="font-size:88%"|4–5|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|March 16, 2007|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|2007 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|-|Loss|10–4|align=left|Kurt Backes|style="font-size:88%"|4–5|-|Win|10–3|align=left|Jerry Rinaldi|style="font-size:88%"|6–3|-|Win|9–3|align=left|Travis Gardner|style="font-size:88%"|Fall|-|Win|8–3|align=left|Ryan Goodman|style="font-size:88%"|9–3|-! style=background:white colspan=6 |2006 NCAA Championships at 197 lbs|-|Loss|7–3|align=left|Jake Rosholt|style="font-size:88%"|3–10|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|March 18, 2006|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|2006 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|-|Win|7–2|align=left|Jerry Rinaldi|style="font-size:88%"|7–4|-|Win|6–2|align=left|B.J Padden|style="font-size:88%"|6–5|-|Win|5–2|align=left|Ryan Goodman|style="font-size:88%"|6–2|-|Win|4–2|align=left|Jon Oplinger|style="font-size:88%"|11–0|-! style=background:white colspan=6 |2005 NCAA Championships 7th at 197 lbs|-|Loss|3–2|align=left|Wynn Michalak|style="font-size:88%"|5–6|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=6|March 18, 2005|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=6|2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|-|Win|3–1|align=left|Chris Skretkowicz|style="font-size:88%"|12–6|-|Loss|2–1|align=left|Jake Rosholt|style="font-size:88%"|4–9|-|Win|2–0|align=left|Ryan Bader|style="font-size:88%"|3–1|-|Win|1–0|align=left|Jerry Rinaldi|style="font-size:88%"|7–1|-

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fight Card - UFC 172 Jones vs. Teixeira. UFC.com. May 3, 2014.
  2. Web site: Phil Davis signs with LionHeart. June 17, 2008. Sherdog.
  3. LUKE THOMAS *LIVE* with DOMINICK CRUZ Live Interview and Fan Q & A. February 14, 2024. YouTube. Luke Thomas. 47m 35s.
  4. CED1zrpDP_Q. philmrw. Phil Davis. It's been a long journey as a blue belt but that journey has now ended. Thanks to all my instructors who have poured knowledge into me as well as the love of this sport. . August 19, 2020.
  5. Web site: UFC 109 Results . 2010-12-21 . Boxing.nv.gov . 2010-02-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120302195057/http://boxing.nv.gov/2010%20Results%20Web/02-06-10%20MMA.pdf . 2012-03-02.
  6. Web site: Light Heavyweight (191.0-210.0 lbs) fighter ranks. FightMatrix.com. November 2, 2020.
  7. Sean Ross Sapp, "Wikipedia Fact Check: Phil Davis, MMA Fighter And Tennis Star!??!" Fightful, Oct. 25, 2019.
  8. http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-wrestl/mtt/davis_phil00.html Penn State University Official Athletic Site – Wrestling
  9. Web site: the First and Foremost Authority on MMA in PA - Home . 2010-08-05 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110202054656/http://mmainpa.weebly.com/ . 2011-02-02.
  10. Web site: NCAA champ Phil Davis. https://web.archive.org/web/20091225075147/http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=mmajunkie-UFC_signs_Phil_Davis&prov=mmajunkie&type=lgns. dead. December 25, 2009. sports.yahoo.com. 2009-12-18.
  11. Web site: Fight Path: Self-professed "nerd" Phil Davis seeks structure in UFC debut. December 24, 2009. MMAjunkie.com.
  12. http://www.bjjlegends.com/bjj/bjj-jiujitsu-grappling-nogi-tournaments/tournaments/item/278-no-gi-worlds-final-results-2009.html
  13. Web site: UFC signs NCAA champ Phil Davis . mmajunkie.com . 2024-05-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20091220035909/http://mmajunkie.com/news/17248/ufc-signs-ncaa-champ-phil-davis.mma . 2009-12-20. December 17, 2009.
  14. Web site: Phil Davis vs. Brian Stann added to UFC 109. mmajunkie.com. 2024-05-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20100101044824/http://mmajunkie.com/news/17347/phil-davis-vs-brian-stann-added-to-ufc-109-josh-koscheck-reportedly-out.mma. 2010-01-01. December 28, 2009.
  15. Web site: UFC 109 Results and Live Play-by-Play. February 8, 2010. Sherdog.
  16. Web site: UFC 112: Phil Davis vs Alexander Gustafsson on tap for April 10. mmamania.com . 2009-02-15.
  17. Web site: UFC 112 Results & Live Play-by-Play. April 10, 2010. Sherdog.
  18. Web site: Phenom Davis gets a submission win to finish UFC 112 undercard . 2011-01-02. Yahoo! Sports. 2010-04-10.
  19. Web site: Phil Davis replaces injured Stanislav Nedkov, meets Rodney Wallace at UFC 117. mmajunkie.com. 2010-07-22. https://archive.today/20120711144529/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20018/phil-davis-replaces-injured-stanislav-nedkov-meets-rodney-wallace-at-ufc-117.mma. 2012-07-11.
  20. Web site: UFC 117 Results & Live Play-by-Play. August 7, 2010. Sherdog.
  21. Web site: Tim Boetsch vs. Phil Davis tapped for UFC 123. mmajunkie.com. 2010-09-04. https://archive.today/20120712224159/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20540/tim-boetsch-vs-phil-davis-tapped-for-ufc-123.mma. 2012-07-12.
  22. Web site: UFC 123 bonuses: Penn, Davis, Sotiropoulos and Lauzon earn $80,000 awards . 2024-05-07 . mmajunkie.com . 2010-11-21. https://archive.today/20120711200508/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21480/ufc-123-bonuses-earn-80000-awards.mma . 2012-07-11. John Morgan.
  23. Web site: Phil Davis vs. Matt Hamill targeted for UFC 129 in Toronto. mmajunkie.com. January 7, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110811165835/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22023/phil-davis-vs-matt-hamill-targeted-for-ufc-129-in-toronto.mma. August 11, 2011.
  24. Web site: Jason Brilz and Phil Davis targeted for UFC 129 matchup. mmajunkie.com. February 16, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110829112634/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22498/phil-davis-gets-jason-brilz-at-ufc-129.mma. August 29, 2011. Steven Marrocco.
  25. Web site: Tito Ortiz out, Phil Davis faces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Night 24 . 2024-05-07 . mmajunkie.com . 2011-02-19.
  26. Web site: UFC Fight Night 24 Results: Phil Davis Routs Nogueira, "Rumble" Outwrestles Dan Hardy. Jordy McElroy. Bleacher Report. March 27, 2011.
  27. Web site: Jon Jones injured, Phil Davis vs. Rashad Evans now targeted for UFC 133. mmajunkie.com. April 25, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110817083517/http://mmajunkie.com/news/23365/jon-jones-injured-phil-davis-vs-rashad-evans-now-targeted-for-ufc-133.mma. August 17, 2011.
  28. Web site: UFC 133: Tito Ortiz accepts fight against Rashad Evans for Aug. 6 in Philadelphia . mmamania.com. July 13, 2011.
  29. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2011/09/ufc-140-adds-phil-davis-vs-lyoto-machida UFC 140 briefly adds Phil Davis vs. Lyoto Machida, but UFC boss 'jumped gun' (Updated)
  30. Web site: Sources: Rashad Evans, Phil Davis set . espn.go.com.com . November 30, 2011. November 30, 2011.
  31. Web site: UFC on FOX 2 results: Rashad Evans dominates Phil Davis en route to decision win. Geno Mrosko. mmamania.com. January 28, 2012.
  32. Web site: Phil Davis vs. Chad Griggs added to August's UFC on FOX 4 event. mmajunkie.com. May 14, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120616133249/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28694/phil-davis-vs-chad-griggs-added-to-augusts-ufc-on-fox-4-event.mma. June 16, 2012.
  33. Web site: Phil Davis now meets undefeated newcomer Wagner Prado at UFC on FOX 4. mmajunkie.com. May 30, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120604042906/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28964/phil-davis-now-meets-undefeated-newcomer-wagner-prado-at-ufc-on-fox-4.mma. June 4, 2012.
  34. Web site: UFC on FOX 4 results: Eye poke leads to no contest between Phil Davis, Wagner Prado. Matt Erickson. August 4, 2012. MMAjunkie.com.
  35. Web site: With Belcher's spinal fracture, Davis vs. Prado shifts to UFC 153 in Rio. mmajunkie.com. August 25, 2012. https://archive.today/20130103203400/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/08/with-belchers-spinal-fracture-davis-vs-prado-shifts-to-ufc-153-in-rio. January 3, 2013.
  36. Web site: UFC 153 results: Phil Davis submits Wagner Prado. October 13, 2012. bloodyelbow.com. Tim Burke.
  37. Web site: Phil Davis meets Forrest Griffin at UFC 155 in Las Vegas. mmajunkie.com. October 19, 2012.
  38. Web site: With Forrest Griffin Out, Phil Davis Will Not Fight at UFC 155 and Move to Future Card . mmaweekly.com. December 7, 2012.
  39. Web site: Davis vs. Magalhaes added to UFC 159. mmajunkie.com. January 29, 2013.
  40. Web site: UFC 159 results: Phil Davis out-strikes Vinny Magalhaes in decision win. April 27, 2013. mmafighting.com. Mike Chiappetta.
  41. Web site: UFC 163 results recap: Phil Davis vs Lyoto Machida fight review and analysis . mmamania.com. Brian Hemminger. 2013-08-04. 2013-08-04.
  42. Web site: Phil Davis vs. Lyoto Machida vs. Phil Davis - UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie - Fight Statistics . espn.go.com.com. 2013-08-04. 2013-08-04.
  43. Web site: MMA Decisions - UFC 163 Aldo vs Korean Zombie . mmadecisions.com . August 5, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130812190302/http://mmadecisions.com/decision.jsp?id=4380 . August 12, 2013.
  44. Web site: White: Machida 'Definitely' Beat Davis At UFC 163. 4 August 2013.
  45. Web site: Wow!!! I had Machida winning all 3 rds but that's what happens when u leave it up to the judges!. Dana. White.
  46. Dana is also notable for preferring the spectacle of aesthetic fighting over the imperative of sporting merit. Lyoto Machida says 'positive thinking' key to coping with difficult loss
  47. Web site: Anthony Johnson returns to the UFC, will face Phil Davis at UFC 172. bloodyelbow.com. Brent Brookhouse. 2014-02-04. 2014-02-04. February 4, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140204182813/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/2/4/5377354/anthony-johnson-returns-to-the-ufc-will-face-phil-davis-at-ufc-172. dead.
  48. Web site: Monday Morning Hangover: Phil Davis dominated by Anthony Johnson in 'Rumble's' UFC return. April 28, 2014. mmamania.com. Adam Guillen.
  49. Web site: Phil Davis hijacks UFC 172 conference call, trash-talking Jon Jones - FOX Sports. 21 April 2014.
  50. Web site: Phil Davis Rips Jon Jones, Dismisses Anthony Johnson at UFC 172 Media Day. Hunter. Homistek. Bleacher Report.
  51. Web site: Jon Jones Clowns on Phil Davis at UFC 172 Post-Fight Presser. Steven. Rondina. Bleacher Report.
  52. Web site: Jon Jones Pokes Fun at Chuck Liddell, Phil Davis and Eye-Gouging Accusations. Jordy. McElroy. Bleacher Report.
  53. Web site: Glover Teixeira vs. Phil Davis added to UFC 179 in Brazil. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz. 2014-08-01. 2014-08-01.
  54. Web site: UFC 179 results, photos: Phil Davis wins again in Brazil, dominates Glover Teixeira. mmajunkie.com. Ben Fowlkes. 2014-10-25. 2014-10-25.
  55. Web site: UFC on FOX 14: Phil Davis vs. Ryan Bader booked for Jan. 24 in Sweden. mmamania.com. Jesse Holland. 2014-11-28. 2014-11-28.
  56. Web site: UFC on FOX 14 results: Ryan Bader edges out split decision against Phil Davis. Brent Brookhouse. MMAjunkie.com. January 25, 2015 .
  57. Web site: Bellator announces signing of UFC contender Phil Davis. mmajunkie.com. 2015-04-15.
  58. Web site: Bellator 'Dynamite' to feature title fight, one-night light heavyweight tourney, and GLORY kickboxing in San Jose. mmamania.com. Michael Stets. 2015-06-19. 2015-08-06.
  59. Web site: Bellator Light Heavyweight tournament pairs Linton Vassell vs 'King Mo', Phil Davis vs Emanuel Newton. mma-core.com. 2015-08-29. September 24, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150925123459/http://www.mma-core.com/news/Bellator_Light_Heavyweight_tournament_pairs_Linton_Vassell_vs_King_Mo_Phil_Davis_vs_Emanuel_Newton/1109990. September 25, 2015. dead.
  60. Web site: Phil Davis advances to the LHW finals at Bellator Dynamite 1. efightnews.com. 2015-09-19.
  61. Web site: Bellator Dynamite results: Phil Davis makes quick work of Newton, meets 'King Mo' in final. bjpenn.com. 2015-09-19.
  62. Web site: 'King Mo' out, Carmont in vs. Phil Davis in Bellator LHW tournament final. bloodyelbow.com. 2015-09-20.
  63. Web site: Bellator 142 results: Phil Davis shuts down replacement Franics Carmont to win tourney. mmajunkie.com. 2015-09-20.
  64. Web site: Bealltor Dynamite co-main event recap: Phil Davis knocks out Francis Carmont. bloodyelbow.com. 2015-09-21.
  65. Web site: Bellator 142 results: McGeary retains belt, gets Phil Davis in next title defense. mmajunkie.com. 2015-09-20.
  66. Web site: Bellator 154 set for San Jose with Davis vs. Lawal, Chandler vs. Thomson. mmajunkie.com. 2016-02-19.
  67. Web site: Bellator 154 results: Phil Davis earns title shot with decision over 'King Mo' Lawal. mmajunkie.com. 2016-05-14.
  68. Web site: McGeary vs. Davis headlines Bellator 163. Mookie. Alexander. September 25, 2016. Bloody Elbow.
  69. Web site: Bellator 163 Results: Phil Davis Defeats Liam McGeary By Decision. Andrew Ravens. lowkickmma.com. November 4, 2016.
  70. Web site: Bellator 180: Phil Davis vs Ryan Bader title fight booked with Muhammad Lawal injured. mmamania.com. Adam Guillen Jr.. 2017-04-24. 2017-04-25.
  71. Web site: Bellator 180 'Sonnen vs. Silva' Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2017-06-25.
  72. Web site: Bellator NYC results: Ryan Bader takes light heavyweight title from Phil Davis by split decision. mmajunkie.com. Steven Marrocco. June 24, 2017.
  73. Web site: Phil Davis, Ed Ruth Get Opponents for Bellator 186 on Penn State University Campus.
  74. Web site: Bellator 186 Results: Phil Davis Cruises Past Leo Leite. Jay Anderson. November 3, 2017. cagesidepress.com.
  75. News: Phil Davis vs. Linton Vassell booked for Bellator 200 in May. 2018-02-27. MMAjunkie. 2018-05-26.
  76. News: VIDEO: Phil Davis vs. Linton Vassell ends with highlight-reel finish. MMA Fighting. 2018-05-26.
  77. News: Ex-champ Phil Davis vs. Vadim Nemkov added to Bellator's Israel return. 2018-08-18. MMAjunkie. 2018-08-19.
  78. News: Bellator 209 Results: Vadim Nemkov Earns Decision Over Phil Davis. McClory. Mike. 2018-11-16. Cageside Press. 2018-11-21.
  79. Web site: Rory MacDonald vs. Jon Fitch title fight, Bellator grand prix first round slated for April. Marc Raimondi. January 23, 2019. mmafighting.com.
  80. Web site: Bellator 220 results: Phil Davis breaks Liam McGeary's jaw, wins rematch. Steven Marrocco. April 27, 2019. MMAjunkie.com.
  81. Web site: Phil Davis, Ed Ruth among five fighters to sign Bellator contract extensions. Nolan King. mmajunkie.com. August 15, 2019.
  82. Web site: Ex-champ Phil Davis meets Karl Albrektsson in Bellator 231 co-headliner. October 2, 2019. mmajunkie.com. Dave Doyle.
  83. Web site: Bellator 231 results: Phil Davis bullies Karl Albrektsson en route to TKO victory. October 25, 2019. MMAjunkie.com. Nolan King.
  84. Web site: Davis-Machida 2, Archuleta-Mix title fight lead back-to-back Bellator shows Sept. 11-12. August 19, 2020. mmajunkie.com.
  85. Web site: Bellator 245 results: Phil Davis edges out Lyoto Machida, wins rematch by split decision. Nolan King. September 11, 2020. MMAjunkie.com.
  86. Web site: Bellator set for Showtime debut in April as star-studded Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix headlines slate. Brent Brookhouse. CBS Sports. February 9, 2021. February 9, 2021.
  87. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2021-04-16. Bellator 257 Results: Vadim Nemkov Wins Decision Over Phil Davis Once Again. 2021-04-17. Cageside Press.
  88. Web site: Helwani. Ariel. Yoel Romero's Bellator debut is set (again). 2021-08-13. arielhelwani.substack.com. August 13, 2021 .
  89. Web site: Law. Eddie. 2021-09-19. Bellator 266 Results: Phil Davis Dominates Yoel Romero Earns Split Decision. 2021-09-19. Cageside Press.
  90. Web site: Phil Davis def. Yoel Romero :: Bellator 266 :: MMA Decisions. 2021-09-19. www.mmadecisions.com.
  91. Web site: FightBookMMA. 2022-02-09. Bellator 276 Officially Set For Saturday, March 12 In St. Louis FightBook MMA. 2022-02-09.
  92. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2022-03-12 . Bellator 276: Julius Anglickas Has No Answer for Wrestling of Phil Davis . 2022-03-13 . Cageside Press.
  93. Web site: 2023-03-30 . Anderson-Davis set for Bellator 297 on June 16 . 2023-03-30 . ESPN.com.
  94. Web site: Phil Davis falls to Corey Anderson via split decision at Bellator 297 . pennlive.com. June 17, 2023 .
  95. Web site: PFL announces first three 2024 regular season lineups with influx of Bellator fighters, new women's division. Nolan King. MMAjunkie.com. March 11, 2024.
  96. Web site: Tom Breese Replaces Phil Davis, Meets Rob Wilkinson at PFL 2 on April 12. Tristen Critchfield. April 6, 2024. Sherdog.
  97. Web site: de Souza . Diogo . EBI Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary With EBI 21: The Absolutes . Jitsmagazine . March 22, 2024 . 23 March 2024.
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  100. Web site: Bellator 276 pre-event facts: Phil Davis leaving his mark in Bellator record books. Mike Bohn. MMAjunkie.com. March 9, 2022.
  101. Web site: UFC 123 bonuses: Four Fighters earn $80K. sherdog.com. 2010-11-20.
  102. Web site: Ten Best - The Newcomers of 2010. December 14, 2010. Thomas Gerbasi. Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  103. Web site: MMA News 247 Awards 2010. mmanews247.com. 2011-01-02. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110131044124/http://www.mmanews247.com/mma-news/mma-news-247-awards-2010/. 2011-01-31.
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