// Roster Index›Light Heavyweight›Dossier · Phil Davis
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Phil
Davis

NICKNAME"Mr. Wonderful"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
25-8-0
CURRENT FORM
1L STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
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Phil Davis
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
6'2"
REACH
6'7"
AGE
42
STANCE
ORTHODOX
WEIGHT
Light Heavyweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
34 BOUTS
WIN
25
LOSS
8
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
76%
25/34 bouts
FINISH RATE
48%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS1L STREAK · 3-2
WWLWL
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 52% of wins are by dec.

KEY STRENGTHS

Banks rounds on the scorecard — pace and positioning over splash damage.

KEY RISKS

Volume strikers have outpointed across full fights — output drops after R2.

// 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
2.85
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.75
// STR. ACC▼ BELOW
34%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 49%
// SAPM▲ ABOVE
1.33
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.75
// STR. DEF▲ ABOVE
72%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▲ ABOVE
2.99
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▼ BELOW
38%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▲ ABOVE
72%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 59%
// SUB AVG▲ ABOVE
0.60
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 56 rated fighters on the UFC light heavyweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

// RATING
#5
against the 56 rated on the UFC light heavyweight roster · Elo 1663
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
73rd
percentile · average opponent rated 1586 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
32nd
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.09 per fight)

30 rated fights · opponents rated in 91% of recorded fights · last rated fight JUN 27, 2025

// 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 (25)
n = 25
KO/TKO · 7
SUB · 5
DEC · 13
7
KO/TKO
28%
5
SUB
20%
13
DEC
52%
// LOSSES (8)
n = 8
DEC · 8
0
KO/TKO
0%
0
SUB
0%
8
DEC
100%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
48% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 7 fights
28%
SUBANY ROUND · 5 fights
20%
DECFULL FIGHT · 13 fights
52%
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
34 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 POWER40TD DEFENSE71GRAPPLING60CHIN88STRIKING27CARDIO82AGGRESSION37SUB THREAT30STR DEFENSE93RECOVERY86
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Str Defense. Lowest scored axis: Striking.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power40
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=25 wins
TD Defense71
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (72%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin88
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=33 bouts
Striking27
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio82
DERIVED PROXY

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

Aggression37
DERIVED PROXY

Activity proxy from observed strike and takedown volume

Sub Threat30
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (0.6 per 15 min)

Str Defense93
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (72%)

Recovery86
DERIVED PROXY

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

N=8 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power40 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins25 wins
TD Defense71 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (72%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin88 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record33 bouts
Striking27 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio82 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win shareNot recorded
Aggression37 out of 100DERIVED PROXYActivity proxy from observed strike and takedown volumeNot recorded
Sub Threat30 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (0.6 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense93 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (72%)Not recorded
Recovery86 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.8 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
0255075100OCT 2008WOCT 2008WJAN 2009WAPR 2009WJUN 2009WFEB 2010WAPR 2010WAUG 2010WNOV 2010WMAR 2011LJAN 2012AUG 2012WOCT 2012WAPR 2013WAUG 2013LAPR 2014WOCT 2014LJAN 2015WSEP 2015WSEP 2015WMAY 2016WNOV 2016LJUN 2017WNOV 2017WMAY 2018LNOV 2018WAPR 2019WOCT 2019WSEP 2020LAPR 2021WSEP 2021WMAR 2022LJUN 2023WMAY 2025LJUN 2025// SCORE

  1. Start, OCT 2008, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, OCT 2008, momentum score 52, DEC R2.
  3. Start, JAN 2009, momentum score 63, KO/TKO R1.
  4. Start, APR 2009, momentum score 73, KO/TKO R1.
  5. Start, JUN 2009, momentum score 83, SUB R1.
  6. Start, FEB 2010, momentum score 90, DEC R3.
  7. Start, APR 2010, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  8. Start, AUG 2010, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  9. Start, NOV 2010, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  10. Start, MAR 2011, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  11. Start, JAN 2012, momentum score 93, DEC R5.
  12. Start, AUG 2012, momentum score 93.
  13. Start, OCT 2012, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  14. Start, APR 2013, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  15. Start, AUG 2013, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  16. Start, APR 2014, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  17. Start, OCT 2014, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  18. Start, JAN 2015, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  19. Start, SEP 2015, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  20. Start, SEP 2015, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  21. Start, MAY 2016, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  22. Start, NOV 2016, momentum score 100, DEC R5.
  23. Start, JUN 2017, momentum score 93, DEC R5.
  24. Start, NOV 2017, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  25. Start, MAY 2018, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R3.
  26. Start, NOV 2018, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  27. Start, APR 2019, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R3.
  28. Start, OCT 2019, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R3.
  29. Start, SEP 2020, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  30. Start, APR 2021, momentum score 93, DEC R5.
  31. Start, SEP 2021, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  32. Start, MAR 2022, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  33. Start, JUN 2023, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  34. Start, MAY 2025, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  35. Start, JUN 2025, momentum score 93, DEC R3.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Gustafsson), bottomed at 45 (Debut). 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_
33/34 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
3
9%
1
3%
3
9%
-
-
7
total
SUB
3
9%
2
6%
-
-
-
5
total
DEC
-
1
3%
16
48%
-
4
12%
21
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 4 of 33 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
62%, fights often go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
34 FIGHTS

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

L
VS Sullivan CauleyJun 27, 2025
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Rob WilkinsonMay 1, 2025
KO/TKOR2 · 0:51
Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First Round
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
L
VS Corey AndersonJun 16, 2023
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Bellator 297 - Nemkov vs. Romero
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
W
VS Julius AnglickasMar 12, 2022
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Bellator 276 - Borics vs. Burnell
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Yoel RomeroSep 18, 2021
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Bellator 266 - Romero vs. Davis
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
L
VS Vadim NemkovApr 16, 2021
DecisionR5 · 5:00
Bellator 257 - Nemkov vs. Davis 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Lyoto MachidaSep 11, 2020
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Bellator 245 - Davis vs. Machida 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
W
VS Karl AlbrektssonOct 25, 2019
KO/TKOR3 · 3:06
Bellator 231 - Mir vs. Nelson 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches and Elbows)
W
VS Liam McGearyApr 27, 2019
KO/TKOR3 · 4:11
Bellator 220 - MacDonald vs. Fitch
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Jaw Injury)
L
VS Vadim NemkovNov 15, 2018
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Bellator 209 - Pitbull vs. Sanchez
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
W
VS Linton VassellMay 25, 2018
KO/TKOR3 · 1:05
Bellator 200 - Carvalho vs. Mousasi
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Head Kick)
W
VS Leo LeiteNov 3, 2017
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Bellator 186 - Bader vs. Vassell
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

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

Light Heavyweight. Professional record 25-8 (1 NC). Unranked at the time of indexing.

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