Phil Davis (fighter)

Phil Davis
BornPhil Kwabina Davis[1]
(1984-09-25) September 25, 1984 (age 40)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Other namesMr. Wonderful
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Reach79 in (201 cm)[2]
StyleWrestling
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofChula Vista, California, U.S.
TeamLionHeart MMA (2008–2009)[3][4]
Alliance MMA (2009–2024)[4][5]
RankPurple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Richie Martinez[6]
WrestlingNCAA Division I Wrestling
Years active2008–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total32
Wins24
By knockout6
By submission5
By decision13
Losses7
By decision7
No contests1
Other information
UniversityPenn State University
Notable school(s)Harrisburg High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Penn State Nittany Lions
NCAA Division I Championships
Gold medal – first place 2008 St. Louis 197 lb
Silver medal – second place 2006 Oklahoma City 197 lb
Big Ten Championships
Gold medal – first place 2006 Bloomington 197 lb
Gold medal – first place 2008 Park Ridge 197 lb

Phil Kwabina Davis[1] (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.[7] Davis first gained athletic notoriety in college as a wrestler for Penn State University, where he became an NCAA Division I champion in 2008.

  1. ^ a b "UFC 109 Results" (PDF). Boxing.nv.gov. February 6, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 2, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2010.
  2. ^ "Fight Card - UFC 172 Jones vs. Teixeira". UFC.com. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
  3. ^ "Phil Davis signs with LionHeart". Sherdog. June 17, 2008.
  4. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference mmaj09 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ Luke Thomas (February 14, 2024). LUKE THOMAS *LIVE* with DOMINICK CRUZ | Live Interview and Fan Q & A. Event occurs at 47m 35s – via YouTube.
  6. ^ Phil Davis [@philmrw] (August 19, 2020). "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" – via Instagram.
  7. ^ "Light Heavyweight (191.0-210.0 lbs) fighter ranks". FightMatrix.com. Retrieved November 2, 2020.