Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
Phil Davis
United StatesPhil Davis
“Mr. Wonderful”
17-4-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Anthony Johnson def. Phil Davis (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Anthony Johnson
United StatesAnthony Johnson
“Rumble”
22-6-0
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore, United States

Anthony Johnson defeated Phil Davis by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira, held Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore.

Fight stats

Phil Davis
Anthony Johnson
0
Knockdowns
0
21 of 127
Significant strikes
45 of 132
17%
Sig. strike accuracy
34%
27 of 133
Total strikes
47 of 134
0 of 8
Takedowns
0 of 1
0%
Takedown accuracy
0%
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
0:32
Control time
0:15
Significant strikes by target
9 of 95
Head
31 of 113
6 of 24
Body
6 of 11
6 of 8
Leg
8 of 8
16 of 121
Distance
39 of 121
3 of 4
Clinch
3 of 6
2 of 2
Ground
3 of 5

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
2 of 27
Sig. str.
17 of 40
2 of 27
Total str.
17 of 40
0 of 3
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
0:04
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
10 of 50
Sig. str.
14 of 50
10 of 50
Total str.
14 of 50
0 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
9 of 50
Sig. str.
14 of 42
15 of 56
Total str.
16 of 44
0 of 3
Takedowns
0 of 1
0
Sub. att
0
0:32
Ctrl
0:11

Judges' Scorecards

Richard Bertrand
#DavisJohnson
1910
2910
3910
Total2730
Derek Cleary
#DavisJohnson
1910
2910
3910
Total2730
Cardo Urso
#DavisJohnson
1910
2910
3910
Total2730

Media Scores

0
Davis
–
12
Johnson
●30–27 Johnson×12
All 12 media scorecards▾

Fan Scorecards

8%
Davis
92%
Johnson
39 fan scorecards submitted
●30–27 Johnson71.8%●30–26 Johnson12.8%●29–28 Johnson2.6%●30–25 Johnson2.6%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
80%
Johnson
R2
90%
Johnson
R3
82%
Johnson

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Phil Davis vs Anthony Johnson?

Anthony Johnson defeated Phil Davis by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira, held Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore.

What were the judges' scorecards for Phil Davis vs Anthony Johnson?

The judges scored it 30–27, 30–27, 30–27 — Anthony Johnson won the decision.

Referee
Herb Dean
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Phil Davis 69%31% Anthony Johnson

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

17-4-0 (1 NC)
Record
22-6-0
1685
Elo rating
1543
0
Win Streak
0
41
Age
42
6'2"
188 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
79"
201 cm
Reach
78"
198 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

2.85
SLpM
3.25
34%
Str. Acc.
47%
1.33
SApM
1.83
72%
Str. Def.
60%

Grappling Profile

2.99
TD Avg.
2.43
38%
TD Acc.
57%
72%
TD Def.
77%
0.60
Sub. Avg.
0.60

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  • W
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  • L
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    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
Anthony Johnson · 3-2
  • L
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  • W
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  • W
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    TKO · R1 · 1:26 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
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  • L
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Career Averages

Based on 12 fights · 19 fights
40.1
Avg sig. strikes
20.1
2.58
Avg takedowns
1.00
4:44
Avg control time
2:17
79
Career high strikes
51
9
Career high TDs
5

Strike Distribution

Phil Davis
Strike target
Anthony Johnson
56%
Head
67%
31%
Body
15%
13%
Leg
18%
Phil Davis
Strike position
Anthony Johnson
49%
Distance
56%
13%
Clinch
18%
38%
Ground
26%