Fighter

Phil Davis

"Mr. Wonderful"

25-8-0★ 1bonus United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 3-0

25-8-0 · 12 finishes · Full stats →

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Phil Davis holds a professional MMA record of 25-8-0. Phil Davis has 34 professional MMA bouts on record. Phil Davis has won 26 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 14 by decision. In the UFC, Phil Davis lands 2.85 significant strikes per minute with 34% accuracy and averages 2.99 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 27, 2025. Tracked organizations: PFL, BELLATOR, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'2"188 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 79"201 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1984-09-25
Age: 42
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Alliance MMA · United States

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (129 fighters)

Takedown Machine

99 · best in division

Punch power46

Kick power64

Punch speed62

Kick speed82

Accuracy64

Takedowns99

Ground striking99

Submissions95

Chin92

Body strength93

Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 9-3-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.85per min

34% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.33per min

72% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.99per 15 min

38% success

Takedowns stuffed72%

Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

Tracked fightsSource: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.80per min

34% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.52per min

72% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.77per 15 min

37% success

Takedowns stuffed76%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Phil Davis sits in the top 25.

All MMA

PFL

#19 Most takedowns in a fight, Heavyweight4

UFC

Bonus résumé

Phil Davis has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.

★ SOTN ×1

★ SOTNvs Tim Boetsch · UFC 123: RAMPAGE vs MACHIDANov 20, 2010

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Phil Davis earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Sullivan Cauley
PFLPFL World Tournament 7: 2025 Semifinals· Jun 27, 2025· Heavyweight· 25-8 vs 8-1
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rob Wilkinson
PFLPFL World Tournament 4: 2025 First Round· May 1, 2025· Heavyweight· 25-7 vs 19-4
TKO
R2 · 0:51
LOSS
vs Corey Anderson
BellatorBellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero· Jun 16, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 24-7 vs 17-6
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Julius Anglickas
BellatorBellator 276: Borics vs. Burnell· Mar 12, 2022· 24-6 vs 10-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Yoel Romero
BellatorBellator 266: Davis vs. Romero· Sep 18, 2021· 23-6 vs 13-6
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Vadim NemkovTitle bout
BellatorBellator 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2· Apr 16, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 22-6 vs 14-2
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Lyoto Machida
BellatorBellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2· Sep 11, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 22-5 vs 26-10
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Karl Albrektsson
BellatorBellator 231: Mir vs. Nelson 2· Oct 25, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 21-5 vs 9-3
TKO
R3 · 3:06
WIN
vs Liam McGeary
BellatorBellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch· Apr 27, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 20-5 vs 13-4
TKO
R3 · 4:11
LOSS
vs Vadim Nemkov
BellatorBellator 209: Pitbull vs. Sanchez· Nov 15, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 19-5 vs 11-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Linton Vassell
BellatorBellator 200: Carvalho vs. Mousasi· May 25, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 19-4 vs 19-7
TKO
R3 · 1:05
WIN
vs Leonardo Leite
BellatorBellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell· Nov 3, 2017· Light Heavyweight
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Leo Leite
Bellator 186· Nov 3, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 18-4 vs 10-1
UD
LOSS
vs Ryan BaderTitle bout
BellatorBellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva· Jun 24, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 17-4 vs 23-5
SD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Liam McGeary×1Title bout · Title win #1
BellatorBellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis· Nov 4, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 17-3 vs 11-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Muhammed Lawal
BellatorBellator 154: Davis vs. Lawal· May 14, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 16-3 vs 19-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Francis Carmont
BellatorBellator 142: Dynamite· Sep 19, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 15-3 vs 24-11
KO
R1 · 2:15
WIN
vs Emanuel Newton
BellatorBellator 142: Dynamite· Sep 19, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 14-3 vs 26-9-1
SUB
R1 · 4:39
LOSS
vs Ryan Bader
UFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Johnson· Jan 24, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 13-3 vs 19-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Glover Teixeira
UFCUFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2· Oct 25, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 13-2 vs 22-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Anthony Johnson
UFCUFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· Apr 26, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 12-2 vs 17-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Lyoto Machida
UFCUFC 163: Aldo vs Korean Zombie· Aug 3, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 12-1 vs 19-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Vinny Magalhaes
UFCUFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen· Apr 27, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 10-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Wagner Prado
UFCUFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar· Oct 13, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 10-1 vs 8-1
SUB
R2 · 4:29
NC
vs Wagner Prado
UFCUFC on FOX: Shogun vs Vera· Aug 4, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 8-0
Could Not Continue
R1 · 1:28
LOSS
vs Rashad Evans
UFCUFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis· Jan 28, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 17-1-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rogerio Nogueira
UFCUFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis· Mar 26, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 19-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tim Boetsch
UFCUFC 123: RAMPAGE vs MACHIDA· Nov 20, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 12-4
SUB
R2 · 2:55
SOTN
WIN
vs Rodney Wallace
UFCUFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen· Aug 7, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 9-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alexander Gustafsson
UFCUFC 112: INVINCIBLE· Apr 10, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 9-1
SUB
R1 · 4:55
WIN
vs Brian Stann
UFCUFC 109: RELENTLESS· Feb 6, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 8-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs David Baggett
Pennsylvania Regional· Jun 27, 2009· 4-0 vs 5-3
SUB
WIN
vs Terry Cohens
Ultimate Warrior Challenge 6· Apr 25, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 4-3
TKO
R1 · 4:29
WIN
vs Josh Green
Palace Fighting Championship· Jan 22, 2009· 2-0 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Brett Chism
No Boundary· Oct 11, 2008· 1-0 vs 7-4
DEC

Official UFC Ranking

Phil Davis's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #3 Light Heavyweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked: 87

Light Heavyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1793▼13
Peak: 1943Sep 12, 2020
Rated fights: 34

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Frequently asked questions

When does Phil Davis fight next?

Phil Davis has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Phil Davis's record?

Phil Davis's professional MMA record is 25-8-0.

Who is Phil Davis fighting next?

Phil Davis's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Phil Davis fight last?

Phil Davis most recently fought Sullivan Cauley at PFL World Tournament 7: 2025 Semifinals on Friday, June 27, 2025, LOSS (Decision).

What weight class does Phil Davis fight in?

Phil Davis fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Phil Davis have?

Phil Davis has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Phil Davis won?

Phil Davis has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Phil Davis?

Phil Davis is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Phil Davis weigh?

Phil Davis weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Phil Davis's reach?

Phil Davis has a reach of 79" (201 cm).

How old is Phil Davis?

Phil Davis is 42 years old (born Sep 25, 1984).

Where is Phil Davis from?

Phil Davis is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY