Brandon Davis

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Brandon Davis
BornBrandon Michael Davis [1]
(1990-05-08) May 8, 1990 (age 34)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States [2]
Other namesKiller B
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight146 lb (66 kg; 10 st 6 lb)
Division Bantamweight
Featherweight
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Fighting out of D'Iberville, Mississippi, United States
TeamAlan Belcher MMA Club
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Alan Belcher [2]
Brown belt in Muay Thai [2]
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total27
Wins15
By knockout4
By submission4
By decision7
Losses12
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision9
OccupationRegional manager for a pulmonary company
University Itawamba Community College [2]
Mississippi State University [2]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Brandon Michael Davis [1] (born May 8, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). [2]

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Background

Davis began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 20, while attending Mississippi State University. His first fight came after training just for four months of training. He later transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA) and joined Dana White's Contender Series, where he earned his contract with UFC. [3] [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Davis fought mostly in the southern region especially his adopted state of Mississippi. [4] He participated in Dana White's Contender Series 4 in 2017 [5] where he won the fight against Austin Arnett and he was signed by UFC. [3] He amassed a record of 8–2, on a seven winning streak of prior joining UFC. [4] [ non-tertiary source needed ]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Davis made his promotion debut on January 20, 2018, facing Kyle Bochniak, at UFC 220. [6] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [7]

On February 18, 2018, Davis was scheduled to meet Humberto Bandenay at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros. However, due to visa issue, Bandenay was pulled from the card and was replaced by Steven Peterson. [8] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [9] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. [10]

His next fight came three months later on May 19, 2018. He faced Enrique Barzola at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman. [11] He lost his second UFC fight via unanimous decision. [12]

Davis faced Zabit Magomedsharipov on September 8, 2018, at UFC 228. [13] He lost the fight via submission in the second round. [14]

Davis faced touted newcomer Randy Costa on April 13, 2019, at UFC 236. [15] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round. [16]

Davis faced Kang Kyung-ho on August 17, 2019, at UFC 241. [17] He lost the fight via split decision. [18]

Davis faced promotional newcomer Giga Chikadze on September 28, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 18. [19] He lost the fight via split decision. [20] Davis was subsequently released from the UFC. [21]

Post-UFC career

After being released from the UFC, Davis signed with Gulf Coast MMA. He won three fights in a row meanwhile capturing the organization's Bantamweight Championship. In his first title defense attempt, he faced Josh Huber for the Gulf Coast MMA Bantamweight Championship at Gulf Coast MMA 11 on August 14, 2021. [22] He won the fight via first-round knockout. [23]

Return to UFC

Davis faced Danaa Batgerel on October 16, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 195. [24] Davis lost the fight via technical knockout in round one. [25]

Davis faced Leomana Martinez on October 15, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 212. [26] He lost the fight via split decision. [27]

It was announced in mid January that Davis was released by UFC. [28]

Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA

After losing against Joshua Weems at Gulf Coast MMA 9 via unanimous decision, Davis faced Ago Huskić on September 8, 2023, at Gamebred Fighting Championship 5, losing once again via unanimous decision. [29]

Davis faced Joe Penafiel at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 6 on November 10, 2023. [30] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [31]

Personal life

Davis earned an Athletic Training degree from Itawamba Community College and a degree in Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University. [2]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
27 matches15 wins12 losses
By knockout41
By submission42
By decision79
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Randy Costa Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 8November 15, 2024 Biloxi, Mississippi, United StatesBare knuckle MMA. For the inaugural Gamebred FC Bantamweight Championship.
Win15–12Joe PenafielDecision (unanimous)Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 6November 10, 202335:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United StatesBare knuckle MMA.
Loss14–12Ago HuskićDecision (unanimous)Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 5September 8, 202335:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United StatesFeatherweight bout. Bare Knuckle MMA.
Loss14–11Joshua WeemsDecision (unanimous)Gulf Coast MMA 19April 14, 202355:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United StatesFor the GCMMA Bantamweight Championship.
Loss14–10Leomana MartinezDecision (split) UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo October 15, 202235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss14–9 Danaa Batgerel TKO (elbows and punches) UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont October 16, 202112:01 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–8Josh HuberTKO (body kick and punches)Gulf Coast MMA 11August 14, 202111:31 Biloxi, Mississippi, United StatesDefended the GCMMA Bantamweight Championship.
Win13–8Rey TrujilloDecision (unanimous)Gulf Coast MMA 9March 20, 202135:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United StatesFeatherweight bout.
Win12–8Jonathan EilandSubmission (rear-naked choke)Gulf Coast MMA 7November 21, 202024:00 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United StatesWon the GCMMA Bantamweight Championship.
Win11–8Brad KellyDecision (split)Gulf Coast MMA 6September 26, 202035:00 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States
Loss10–8 Giga Chikadze Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier September 28, 201935:00 Copenhagen, DenmarkFeatherweight bout.
Loss10–7 Kang Kyung-ho Decision (split) UFC 241 August 17, 201935:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Win10–6 Randy Costa Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 236 April 13, 201921:12 Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesBantamweight debut.
Loss9–6 Zabit Magomedsharipov Submission (Suloev stretch) UFC 228 September 8, 201823:46 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss9–5 Enrique Barzola Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman May 19, 201835:00 Santiago, Chile
Win9–4 Steven Peterson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros February 18, 201835:00 Austin, Texas, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss8–4 Kyle Bochniak Decision (unanimous) UFC 220 January 20, 201835:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win8–3 Austin Arnett Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 4 August 1, 201735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–3Randy HedderickTKO (punches)FFI: Blood and Sand 22June 10, 20171N/A Biloxi, Mississippi, United StatesLightweight bout.
Win6–3Max MustakiDecision (unanimous)Island Fights 40April 14, 201735:00 Pensacola, Florida, United StatesLightweight bout.
Win5–3Latral PerdueSubmission (guillotine choke)Summit FCNovember 5, 201610:42 Tupelo, Mississippi, United States
Loss4–3Dawond PickneyDecision (Split)Summit FC JacksonOctober 6, 201635:00 Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Win4–2Thomas VasquezDecision (unanimous)Summit FC 15March 5, 201635:00 Tupelo, Mississippi, United States
Win3–2Adam DentonTKO (punches)Summit FC 14July 25, 2015N/AN/A Tupelo, Mississippi, United StatesReturn to Featherweight.
Win2–2Lawrence PurifoySubmission (choke)Summit FC 13June 13, 2015N/AN/A Jackson, Mississippi, United StatesLightweight debut.
Loss1–2Jesse SandersonDecision (unanimous)Summit FC 11March 7, 201535:00 Tupelo, Mississippi, United States
Loss1–1Jorge MedinaSubmission (rear-naked choke)Summit FC 8September 13, 201423:11 Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States
Win1–0Brandon PembertonTKO (punches)Summit FC 5July 19, 20141N/A Southaven, Mississippi, United States

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