Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis
Light HeavyweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Phil Davis
United StatesPhil Davis
“Mr. Wonderful”
17-4-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Phil Davis def. Liam McGeary (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 5 · 5:00
Liam McGeary
United KingdomLiam McGeary
13-4-0
Friday, November 4, 2016
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Phil Davis defeated Liam McGeary by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight title main event of Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis, held Friday, November 4, 2016 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Phil Davis vs Liam McGeary?

Phil Davis defeated Liam McGeary by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight title main event of Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis, held Friday, November 4, 2016 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Phil Davis 61%39% Liam McGeary

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

17-4-0 (1 NC)
Record
13-4-0
1919
Power Index rating
1845
0
Win Streak
0
41
Age
43
6'2"
188 cm
Height
6'6"
198 cm
79"
201 cm
Reach
81"
206 cm
Orthodox
Stance
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Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United Kingdom

Style Matchup

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vs
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Phil Davis

No background on record

Camp Alliance MMA · United States

Liam McGeary

No background on record

Camp Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu · England

Striking Profile

2.85
SLpM
-
34%
Str. Acc.
-
1.33
SApM
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72%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

2.99
TD Avg.
-
38%
TD Acc.
-
72%
TD Def.
-
0.60
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Phil Davis · 3-2
  • L
    Sullivan Cauley
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals · Jun 26, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Rob Wilkinson
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First Round · Apr 30, 2025
    Knockout · R2 · 0:51 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Corey Anderson
    Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero · Jun 16, 2023
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Julius Anglickas
    Bellator 276: Borics vs. Burnell · Mar 12, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • W
    Yoel Romero
    Bellator 266: Davis vs. Romero · Sep 18, 2021
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00
Liam McGeary · 2-3
  • L
    Phil Davis
    Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch · Apr 27, 2019
    TKO · R3 · 4:11 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Muhammed Lawal
    Bellator 212: Primus vs. Chandler 2 · Dec 14, 2018
    TKO · R3 · 0:53 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Vadim Nemkov
    Bellator 194: Nelson vs. Mitrione · Feb 16, 2018
    TKO · R3 · 4:02 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Linton Vassell
    Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald · May 19, 2017
    Submission · R3 · 2:28 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Brett McDermott
    Bellator 173: McGeary vs. McDermott · Feb 24, 2017
    TKO · R2 · 1:06 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 14 fights · 0 fights
37.6
Avg sig. strikes
-
2.50
Avg takedowns
-
4:23
Avg control time
-
79
Career high strikes
-
9
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Phil Davis
Strike target
Liam McGeary
57%
Head
-
30%
Body
-
13%
Leg
-
Phil Davis
Strike position
Liam McGeary
48%
Distance
-
15%
Clinch
-
36%
Ground
-