Phil Davis (fighter) - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

Phil Kwabina Davis is an American

United States

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Mixed martial arts

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who currently fights in Ultimate Fighting Championship

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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's light heavyweight

Light Heavyweight (MMA)

The light heavyweight division in mixed martial arts generally refers to competitors weighing between 186 and 205 lb . It sits between the lighter middleweight division, and the heavyweight division....

division. Davis is currently ranked the #6 light heavyweight in the world by Sherdog

Sherdog

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Biography

Davis had a collegiate wrestling career at Penn State

Pennsylvania State University

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, finishing in 5th place nationally in the 197 lb weight class as a junior in 2007 and then winning an individual (197 lbs) NCAA title in 2008. He finished with an overall wrestling record of 116-17 while at Penn State and was a four-time NCAA Division I All-American. Upon graduating from Penn State, he immediately began training with the newly formed LionHeart MMA team, coached by Jeff Rockwell (BJJ), TJ Turner (Boxing), Mark "FightShark" Miller, (Kickboxing/MuayThai), Matt Kocher (Wrestling/S&C) and Ryan Gruhn (Muay Thai) in State College, PA.

His primary training partners were Paul "The Gentleman" Bradley, Lou Armezzani, and Jim "Kid Samurai" Hettes

Jim Hettes

Jim Hettes is an American mixed martial artist currently competing as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Martial Arts background:...

, though he also trained with many visiting fighters such as Dave "Pee Wee" Herman

Dave Herman (fighter)

Dave Herman is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Herman received a significant amount of buzz from fans and media for being undefeated in his first fifteen fights and beating his opponents impressively, having only been...

, Shannon Slack, Dominick Cruz

Dominick Cruz

Dominick Cruz is an American mixed martial artist of Mexican descent, who competes as a bantamweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and is the current UFC Bantamweight Champion...

, Jon "Bones" Jones

Jon Jones (fighter)

Jonathan Dwight Jones is an American mixed martial artist from Endicott, New York. He is the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion....

. He has also trained with former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez

Cain Velasquez

Cain Ramirez Velasquez is an American mixed martial artist fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion. He is a two-time All-American collegiate wrestler from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, and a Junior College National Champ at Iowa...

. When the LionHeart team disbanded in 2009, Phil moved to San Diego, California to continue his training with Alliance MMA. Davis earned his blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting...

under Lloyd Irvin in 2009. In 2009 he won the No Gi Grappling World Jiu-Jitsu Championship

World Jiu-Jitsu Championship

The World Jiu-Jitsu Championship is the most prestigious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament in the world. They are hosted annually by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. The first Mundial tournament to be held outside of Brazil was in 2007 at the California State University in Long...

as a blue belt in the 221lbs, Super Heavyweight division.

Mixed martial arts career

Davis began his professional career in 2008, compiling a record of 4-0 in regional promotions across the United States

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Ultimate Fighting Championship

Davis signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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in December of 2009. Davis made his UFC debut against Brian Stann

Brian Stann

Brian Michael Stann is an American mixed martial artist and former US Marine who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a former WEC Light Heavyweight champion...

on February 6, 2010 at UFC 109

UFC 109

UFC 109: Relentless was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 6, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...

. Davis won this fight via unanimous decision.

Davis faced Alexander Gustafsson

Alexander Gustafsson

Alexander Gustafsson is a Swedish mixed martial artist who has competed for Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki, Shooto, FinnFight and UFC in his career. He is currently signed with the UFC fighting in their light heavyweight division. As of August 2011, Gustafsson is ranked the #9 light-heavyweight in the...

on April 10, 2010 at UFC 112

UFC 112

UFC 112: Invincible was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 10, 2010, on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates...

. Davis defeated Gustafsson via submission (Anaconda Choke) at 4:55 of round one. Davis faced Rodney Wallace

Rodney Wallace (fighter)

Rodney Wallace is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He previously fought in the UFC's light heavyweight division. Rodney currently competes for the Canadian based MFC promotion in the light heavyweight division...

on August 7, 2010 at UFC 117

UFC 117

UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 7, 2010 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, United States.-Background:...

, replacing an injured Stanislav Nedkov

Stanislav Nedkov

Stanislav Nedkov is a Bulgarian mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship .His nickname is Staki.-Early career:...

. Davis controlled the bout and won via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27).

Davis faced Tim Boetsch

Tim Boetsch

Tim Boetsch is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship . He was released by the UFC in late June 2009, with a record of 2 wins and 2 losses...

on November 20, 2010 at UFC 123

UFC 123

UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 20, 2010 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in the Detroit suburb of Auburn Hills, Michigan...

. He won the fight by a modified kimura submission. He was awarded $80,000 for submission of the night and received the Submission of the Year award from MMANews247.com.

Davis was expected to face Matt Hamill

Matt Hamill

Matthew S. Hamill is a retired American wrestler and mixed martial artist. He is a three-time NCAA Division III National Champion in wrestling while attending the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York...

in Toronto at UFC 129

UFC 129

UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario.-Background:...

, but Matt Hamill

Matt Hamill

was tapped as a replacement for Thiago Silva

Thiago Silva

Thiago Anderson Ramos da Silva is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who got his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Jorge Patino. Silva currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championships...

in UFC 130

UFC 130

UFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 28, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.-Background:...

. Davis was then instead offered a fight against Jason Brilz

Jason Brilz

Jason Brilz is an American mixed martial artist. He formerly fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the light heavyweight division.-Wrestling career:...

. Davis then had his fight changed again and replaced an injured Tito Ortiz

Tito Ortiz

Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz is a Mexican-American mixed martial artist and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, having held the title from April 14, 2000 to September 26, 2003. Along with fighters like Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell, he was one of the sport's early stars...

against Antônio Rogério Nogueira

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

Antônio Rogério Nogueira is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist currently signed with the UFC. He is the twin brother of Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira. A proficient amateur boxer, he was the 2006 and 2007 Brazilian Super Heavyweight Champion. He also won a bronze medal in the 2007 Pan...

at UFC Fight Night 24 on March 26, 2011. Davis defeated Nogueira via unanimous decision. After the win, Davis entered the MMA top rankings at MMA Top 10, while climbing to 13 at Fight Matrix rankings.

Davis was expected to face former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans

Rashad Evans

Rashad Anton Evans is an American mixed martial artist from Niagara Falls, New York, currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Evans won the heavyweight division of The Ultimate Fighter 2. Evans lost the UFC Light Heavyweight...

on August 6, 2011 at UFC 133

UFC 133

UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 6, 2011 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.-Background:...

, replacing the injured UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones

Jon Jones (fighter)

Jonathan Dwight Jones is an American mixed martial artist from Endicott, New York. He is the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion....

. However, On July 12, Davis pulled out of the Evans bout with a knee injury and was replaced by Tito Ortiz

Tito Ortiz

.

Davis was expected to face Lyoto Machida

Lyoto Machida

Lyoto Carvalho Machida is a Japanese-Brazilian mixed martial artist from Belém, Brazil who fights as a light heavyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...

at UFC 140

UFC 140

UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario.-Background:...

, however, shortly after it was revealed that Davis is still recovering from a knee injury and that the bout would not occur.

Davis is expected to face Rashad Evans

Rashad Evans

on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2

UFC on Fox 2

UFC on Fox 2 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While not officially announced by the organization, the event is expected to take place on January 28, 2012 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois....

Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...

Ultimate Fighting Championship
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- Submission of the Night
  Bonus Awards
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  (One time)

Amateur wrestling
Amateur wrestling
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
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- NCAA Division I 197 lb - 7th place out of Pennsylvania State University
  Pennsylvania State University
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  (2005)
- NCAA Division I 197 lb - Runner-up out of Pennsylvania State University
  Pennsylvania State University
  The Pennsylvania State University, commonly referred to as Penn State or PSU, is a public research university with campuses and facilities throughout the state of Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service...
  
  (2006)
- NCAA Division I 197 lb - 5th place out of Pennsylvania State University
  Pennsylvania State University
  The Pennsylvania State University, commonly referred to as Penn State or PSU, is a public research university with campuses and facilities throughout the state of Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service...
  
  (2007)
- NCAA Division I 197 lb - Champion out of Pennsylvania State University
  Pennsylvania State University
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  (2008)

Mixed martial arts record

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| Win
|align=center| 9–0
| Antônio Rogério Nogueira

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis

UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis

UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 26, 2011 at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington.-Background:...

Seattle, Washington

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, United States

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| Win
|align=center| 8–0
| Tim Boetsch

Tim Boetsch

| Submission (Mr. Wonderful)
| UFC 123

UFC 123

Auburn Hills, Michigan

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, United States

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| Win
|align=center| 7–0
| Rodney Wallace

Rodney Wallace (fighter)

| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 117

UFC 117

UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 7, 2010 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, United States.-Background:...

Oakland, California

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, United States

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| Win
|align=center| 6–0
| Alexander Gustafsson

Alexander Gustafsson

| Submission (anaconda choke)
| UFC 112

UFC 112

UFC 112: Invincible was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 10, 2010, on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates...

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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:55
|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–0
| Brian Stann

Brian Stann

Brian Michael Stann is an American mixed martial artist and former US Marine who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a former WEC Light Heavyweight champion...

| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 109

UFC 109

UFC 109: Relentless was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 6, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...

Las Vegas, Nevada

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, United States

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| Win
|align=center| 4–0
| David Baggett
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| UCFC: Rumble on the Rivers
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:37
|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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| Win
|align=center| 3–0
| Terry Cohens
| TKO (punches)
| UWC 6: Capital Punishment
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:29
|Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax, Virginia

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, United States

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| Win
|align=center| 2–0
| Josh Green
| TKO (punches)
| PFC 12: High Stakes

PFC 12: High Stakes

PFC 12: High Stakes was a mixed martial arts event held by the Palace Fighting Championship on January 22, 2009 in Lemoore, CA. It was the first PFC event of 2009.-Fight Card:...

Lemoore, California

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, United States

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| Win
|align=center| 1–0
| Brett Chism
| Decision (unanimous)
| No Boundary: The Awakening
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
|Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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External links

Official UFC Profile
Davis ready for greatness - HeavyMMA.com
Phil Davis's profile at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

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