Phil Davis def. Lyoto Machida (Split Decision)
Phil Davis defeated Lyoto Machida by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight main event of Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2, held Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Phil Davis vs Lyoto Machida?
Phil Davis defeated Lyoto Machida by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight main event of Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2, held Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.
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Win probability
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Fight DNA
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Style shape
Biggest edge Lyoto Machida, Punch power +50
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Tale of the Tape
Style Matchup
No background on record
Camp Alliance MMA · United States
- 1991Black belt · Karate · Yoshizo Machida
- 2009UFC Light Heavyweight Championship · UFC
- 2001Champion · Pan American Karate Championship
- 2000Runner-up · Brazilian Sumo Championship · 115 kg
Camp Machida Karate / Machida Academy · Brazil and Los Angeles, US
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Grappling Profile
Recent form (last 5 fights)
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- WProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First Round · Apr 30, 2025Knockout · R2 · 0:51 · Light Heavyweight
- LBellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero · Jun 16, 2023Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
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