Phil Davis
UFC 2010–present · rated in 2 editions · peak overall 83.0
Scouting report
Bringing an NCAA Division I national championship wrestling pedigree from Penn State into MMA, Phil "Mr. Wonderful" Davis went on to capture the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Title. Originating from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Davis compiled UFC wins over Alexander Gustafsson, Lyoto Machida, and Glover Teixeira, his grappling demonstrated by an 83 Wrestling and 76 BJJ, establishing an 83 Overall rating.
Peak ratings
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Davis showcased NCAA Division I wrestling dominance between 2011 and 2013, submitting Tim Boetsch with a one-arm kimura, defeating Wagner Prado, out-grappling Vinny Magalhaes, and earning a controversial unanimous decision victory over former champion Lyoto Machida at UFC 163 in Rio. His wrestling takedowns, top control, and submissions are reflected in an 92 Wrestling and 76 Boxing.
In 2014 and 2015, Davis dropped a decision to Anthony Johnson at UFC 172 in Baltimore before putting on a wrestling performance to defeat Glover Teixeira by unanimous decision in Rio de Janeiro, followed by a split-decision loss to Ryan Bader in Stockholm prior to joining Bellator. His top rides and takedown execution anchor his 92 Wrestling and 88 Cardio.
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