// Roster Index›Welterweight›Dossier · Marcus Davis
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Marcus
Davis

NICKNAME"The Irish Hand Grenade"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
23-11-0
CURRENT FORM
1W STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
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Marcus Davis
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
5'10"
REACH
5'10"
AGE
53
STANCE
SOUTHPAW
WEIGHT
Welterweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
35 BOUTS
WIN
23
LOSS
11
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
68%
23/35 bouts
FINISH RATE
70%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS1W STREAK · 2-2
-WLLW
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 43% of wins are by sub.

KEY STRENGTHS

Drags it to the mat and hunts the finish — submission threat opens up off transitions.

KEY RISKS

Pressure boxers willing to wade into the pocket have found chins on offer; cardio drops in late rounds.

// PERFORMANCE_METRICS · 02_

STRIKE / GRAPPLE
VITALS

Observed profile rates compared with stored weight-class medians where coverage exists. Any fallback uses a labeled UFC reference average; no fallback is presented as a division median.

// SLPM▲ ABOVE
2.72
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.65
// STR. ACC▼ BELOW
39%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 47%
// SAPM▼ BELOW
2.79
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.74
// STR. DEF▲ ABOVE
65%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▲ ABOVE
1.60
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▲ ABOVE
48%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▼ BELOW
47%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 59%
// SUB AVG▲ ABOVE
1.40
Submissions/15 min
Reference value 0.50
// QUALITY_OF_COMPETITION · 02B_

WHO THEY
ACTUALLY FOUGHT

A record says how often a fighter won, not against whom. These ratings weigh every result by the opponent's strength at the time, then compare this fighter with the 99 rated fighters on the UFC welterweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

// RATING
#73
against the 99 rated on the UFC welterweight roster · Elo 1524
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
24th
percentile · average opponent rated 1524 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
6th
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.23 per fight)

23 rated fights · opponents rated in 70% of recorded fights · last rated fight FEB 8, 2014

// CAREER_BREAKDOWN · 03_

WIN CONDITION MAP

Where the wins come from, and where the losses came from. Method splits by knockout, submission, and decision.

// WINS (23)
n = 23
KO/TKO · 6
SUB · 10
DEC · 7
6
KO/TKO
26%
10
SUB
43%
7
DEC
30%
// LOSSES (11)
n = 11
KO/TKO · 4
SUB · 3
DEC · 4
4
KO/TKO
36%
3
SUB
27%
4
DEC
36%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
70% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 6 fights
26%
SUBANY ROUND · 10 fights
43%
DECFULL FIGHT · 7 fights
30%
Top win condition: ko/tko · early rounds.
// DNA_PROFILE · 04_

ATTRIBUTE FINGERPRINT

Evidence-backed 0-100 scores built only from observed profile stats and disclosed bout-history proxies. This is a fixed Blueprint scoring model, not a division percentile; missing axes remain unknown.

// DNA_PROFILE_
3 OBSERVED7 DERIVED0 UNKNOWN
// BENCHMARK
FIXED SCORE SCALE
// LINKED SAMPLE
35 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
OCT 3, 2026
// RECORDED SOURCE
ufcstats
Fighter attribute fingerprint10 of 10 attributes have evidence-backed scores on the Blueprint fixed scale. Unknown axes are not plotted and no score represents a division percentile.KO POWER37TD DEFENSE20GRAPPLING63CHIN74STRIKING30CARDIO66AGGRESSION25SUB THREAT70STR DEFENSE78RECOVERY64
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Str Defense. Lowest scored axis: TD Defense.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power37
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=23 wins
TD Defense20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (47%)

Grappling63
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin74
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=34 bouts
Striking30
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio66
DERIVED PROXY

Long-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win share

Aggression25
DERIVED PROXY

Activity proxy from observed strike and takedown volume

Sub Threat70
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (1.4 per 15 min)

Str Defense78
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (65%)

Recovery64
DERIVED PROXY

Share of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.

N=11 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power37 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins23 wins
TD Defense20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (47%)Not recorded
Grappling63 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin74 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record34 bouts
Striking30 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio66 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win shareNot recorded
Aggression25 out of 100DERIVED PROXYActivity proxy from observed strike and takedown volumeNot recorded
Sub Threat70 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (1.4 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense78 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (65%)Not recorded
Recovery64 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.11 losses
// CAREER_MOMENTUM · 05_

THE ARC SO FAR

Rolling momentum score (0-100) recomputed after every bout. Weighted blend of result, opponent context, and method-of-finish, designed to show the shape, not the destination.

// MOMENTUM_TIMELINE_
SCOREWINLOSS
0255075100AUG 2003WAUG 2003LOCT 2003LAPR 2004WJUL 2004WAPR 2005LNOV 2005WAPR 2006WMAY 2006WJUN 2006WJUL 2006WSEP 2006WOCT 2006WDEC 2006WAPR 2007WJUN 2007WSEP 2007WJAN 2008LJUN 2008WOCT 2008WJAN 2009LJUN 2009LNOV 2009WMAY 2010LAUG 2010LJAN 2011WAPR 2011WJUN 2011WSEP 2011LOCT 2011WOCT 2012MAR 2013WMAY 2013LSEP 2013LFEB 2014WNOV 2021// SCORE

  1. Start, AUG 2003, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, AUG 2003, momentum score 56, KO/TKO R1.
  3. Start, OCT 2003, momentum score 49, DEC R3.
  4. Start, APR 2004, momentum score 42, SUB R3.
  5. Start, JUL 2004, momentum score 52, KO/TKO R1.
  6. Start, APR 2005, momentum score 62, SUB R1.
  7. Start, NOV 2005, momentum score 55, KO/TKO R2.
  8. Start, APR 2006, momentum score 65, SUB R1.
  9. Start, MAY 2006, momentum score 74, SUB R1.
  10. Start, JUN 2006, momentum score 81, DEC R3.
  11. Start, JUL 2006, momentum score 92, KO/TKO R1.
  12. Start, SEP 2006, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  13. Start, OCT 2006, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  14. Start, DEC 2006, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  15. Start, APR 2007, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  16. Start, JUN 2007, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  17. Start, SEP 2007, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  18. Start, JAN 2008, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  19. Start, JUN 2008, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  20. Start, OCT 2008, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  21. Start, JAN 2009, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  22. Start, JUN 2009, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  23. Start, NOV 2009, momentum score 83, KO/TKO R1.
  24. Start, MAY 2010, momentum score 92, KO/TKO R2.
  25. Start, AUG 2010, momentum score 85, SUB R3.
  26. Start, JAN 2011, momentum score 78, KO/TKO R3.
  27. Start, APR 2011, momentum score 85, DEC R3.
  28. Start, JUN 2011, momentum score 92, DEC R3.
  29. Start, SEP 2011, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  30. Start, OCT 2011, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  31. Start, OCT 2012, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  32. Start, MAR 2013, momentum score 100.
  33. Start, MAY 2013, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  34. Start, SEP 2013, momentum score 93, SUB R1.
  35. Start, FEB 2014, momentum score 83, KO/TKO R1.
  36. Start, NOV 2021, momentum score 93, SUB R1.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Vaughn), bottomed at 42 (L vs Shakir). Current reading: 93.

// KILL_SHOT_MATRIX · 06_

WHEN THE FINISHES COME

Cross-tab of fight outcome by method and round. Reads top-down for method, left-right for round. Cyan intensity scales with frequency.

// METHOD × ROUND_
34/35 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
7
21%
2
6%
1
3%
-
-
10
total
SUB
9
26%
2
6%
2
6%
-
-
13
total
DEC
-
-
11
32%
-
-
11
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 9 of 34 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
31%, fights often go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
35 FIGHTS

Detailed bout records for the indexed tenure. Sorted most recent first.

W
VS Stephen StengelNov 19, 2021
SubmissionR1 · 0:00
PFC - Premier FC 32
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Triangle Choke)
L
VS Ryan SandersFeb 8, 2014
KO/TKOR1 · 5:00
NEF - Fight Night 12
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
L
VS Alexander SarnavskiySep 27, 2013
SubmissionR1 · 1:40
Bellator MMA - Bellator 101
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS Darrius HeyligerMay 18, 2013
DecisionR3 · 5:00
NEF - Fight Night 7
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
D
VS Waachiim SpiritwolfMar 21, 2013
No ContestR1 · 3:05
Bellator MMA - Bellator 93
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
No Contest (Spiritwolf Kneed in Groin)
W
VS David BielkhedenOct 6, 2012
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Superior Challenge 8 - Malmo
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision
L
VS Chuck O'NeilOct 15, 2011
DecisionR3 · 5:00
W-1 MMA 7 - Reloaded
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
W
VS Travis CoyleSep 23, 2011
SubmissionR1 · 1:07
GFL 13 - Heavy Hitters
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
W
VS Pete SprattJun 10, 2011
DecisionR3 · 5:00
MFC 30 - Unplugged 4: Up Close and Personal
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Curtis DemarceApr 8, 2011
DecisionR3 · 5:00
MFC 29 - Conquer
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
L
VS Jeremy StephensJan 1, 2011
KO/TKOR3 · 2:33
UFC 125 - Resolution
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Punch)
L
VS Nate DiazAug 28, 2010
SubmissionR3 · 4:02
UFC 118 - Edgar vs. Penn 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

Quick answers based on the public fighter profile and fight history shown on this page.

Welterweight. Professional record 23-11 (1 NC). Unranked at the time of indexing.

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