Phil Davis
“Mr. Wonderful”
Professional record
Last 5: LWLWW
Profile
- Age
- 42 (born September 25, 1984)
- Born in
- Harrisburg
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 205 lbs.
- Reach
- 79"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- UFC record
- 9-3 (1 NC)
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC9
- Submission 3
- Decision 6
Losses in the UFC3
- Decision 3
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 2.87 top 67%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 1.33
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 2.76 top 17%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 0.5
Next fight
In the record book
About Phil Davis
Phil Davis "Mr. Wonderful", born in Harrisburg, United States on September 25, 1984, is a light heavyweight mixed martial artist. Davis stands 6' 2" with a 79" reach, long for that height.
Davis has fought professionally since 2008, debuting with No Boundary. Davis arrived in the UFC with a 4-0 record. The UFC debut came at UFC 109: Relentless in February 2010, where Davis beat Brian Stann by decision. Davis's UFC record stands at 9-3 (1 NC) after 13 fights.
Most of Davis's UFC wins (6 of 9) were decided by the judges. By the numbers, Davis avoids strikes better than 99% of light heavyweights and lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 83% of light heavyweights. Notable wins include Glover Teixeira and Lyoto Machida, both UFC title-fight winners. Davis ranks #3 in UFC history for best striking defense.
Every one of Davis's UFC losses has gone to the judges; no opponent has finished Davis in the UFC. Davis has fought Wagner Prado twice in the UFC (no contest, won). Before and outside the UFC, Davis fought in Bellator (11-4) and PFL (1-1).
Davis's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC on FOX: Gustafsson vs Johnson in January 2015, where Davis lost to Ryan Bader.
UFC fight history
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L
Decision - Split · R3 5:00
UFC on FOX: Gustafsson vs Johnson
Jan 24, 2015
35Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Oct 25, 2014
49Str 9TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Apr 26, 2014
21Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Aug 3, 2013
21Str 2TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Apr 27, 2013
79Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Anaconda Choke On Ground · R2 4:29
Oct 13, 2012
29Str 5TD 0KD -
NC
Could Not Continue · Eye Poke by Davis · R1 1:28
Aug 4, 2012
4Str 0TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R5 5:00
Jan 28, 2012
51Str 2TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis
Mar 26, 2011
42Str 4TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Kimura From Side Control · R2 2:55
Nov 20, 2010
33Str 2TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Aug 7, 2010
59Str 3TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Anaconda Choke From Front Headlock · R1 4:55
Apr 10, 2010
14Str 1TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Feb 6, 2010
48Str 3TD 0KD
Full MMA career
Phil Davis is 25-8 (1 NC) across 34 professional fights in 7 promotions, since a pro debut on October 11, 2008 (No Boundary). 21 of those fights were outside the UFC.
Pro wins25
- KO/TKO 7
- Submission 5
- Decision 13
Pro losses8
- Decision 8
- Finish rate
- 48% of wins
- Longest win streak
- 9
Fights by promotion
| Promotion | Record | First fight |
|---|---|---|
| Bellator | 11-4 | 2015 |
| UFC | 9-3 (1 NC) | 2010 |
| PFL | 1-1 | 2025 |
| No Boundary | 1-0 | 2008 |
| Palace FC | 1-0 | 2009 |
| Ultimate Cage FC | 1-0 | 2009 |
| Ultimate Warrior Challenge | 1-0 | 2009 |
All professional fights
| Result | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| L | Sullivan Cauley | Jun 27, 2025 |
| W | Rob Wilkinson | May 1, 2025 |
| L | Corey Anderson | Jun 16, 2023 |
| W | Julius Anglickas | Mar 12, 2022 |
| W | Yoel Romero | Sep 18, 2021 |
| L | Vadim Nemkov | Apr 16, 2021 |
| W | Lyoto Machida | Sep 11, 2020 |
| W | Karl Albrektsson | Oct 25, 2019 |
| W | Liam McGeary | Apr 27, 2019 |
| L | Vadim Nemkov | Nov 15, 2018 |
| W | Linton Vassell | May 25, 2018 |
| W | Leonardo Leite | Nov 3, 2017 |
| L | Ryan Bader | Jun 24, 2017 |
| W | Liam McGeary | Nov 4, 2016 |
| W | Muhammed Lawal | May 14, 2016 |
| W | Francis Carmont | Sep 19, 2015 |
| W | Emanuel Newton | Sep 19, 2015 |
| L | Ryan Bader | Jan 24, 2015 |
| W | Glover Teixeira | Oct 25, 2014 |
| L | Anthony Johnson | Apr 26, 2014 |
| W | Lyoto Machida | Aug 3, 2013 |
| W | Vinny Magalhães | Apr 27, 2013 |
| W | Wagner Prado | Oct 13, 2012 |
| NC | Wagner Prado | Aug 4, 2012 |
| L | Rashad Evans | Jan 28, 2012 |
| W | Antônio Rogério Nogueira | Mar 26, 2011 |
| W | Tim Boetsch | Nov 20, 2010 |
| W | Rodney Wallace | Aug 7, 2010 |
| W | Alexander Gustafsson | Apr 10, 2010 |
| W | Brian Stann | Feb 6, 2010 |
| W | David Baggett | Jun 27, 2009 |
| W | Terry Cohens | Apr 25, 2009 |
| W | Josh Green | Jan 22, 2009 |
| W | Brett Chism | Oct 11, 2008 |
Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Quick answers
What is Phil Davis's record?
Phil Davis's professional MMA record is 25 wins, 8 losses and 0 draws, with 1 no contest.
How old is Phil Davis?
Phil Davis is 42 years old, born on September 25, 1984.
How tall is Phil Davis and what is their reach?
Phil Davis stands 6' 2" with a 79" reach.
Who did Phil Davis fight last?
Phil Davis lost to Ryan Bader by Decision - Split at UFC on FOX: Gustafsson vs Johnson on Jan 24, 2015.
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