Brian Davidson (fighter)

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Brian Davidson
Born (1975-11-22) November 22, 1975 (age 46)
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Residence Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States
Nationality American
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight
Bantamweight
Reach70.0 in (178 cm)
Fighting out of Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States
TeamK2L GrindHouse
Glory MMA and Fitness
RankSixth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do [1]
Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2008-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins13
By knockout6
By submission2
By decision5
Losses4
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Brian Davidson (born November 22, 1975) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of Titan FC. A professional competitor since 2008. Davidson has also formerly competed for Bellator MMA and Strikeforce. [2]

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Background

Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Davidson began training in Tae Kwon Do from a young age and would go on to win numerous world titles. Davidson has also trained in Krav Maga, and is a certified instructor of both martial arts as well as MMA. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Davidson made his amateur MMA debut in 2005 and won via first-round TKO. However, Davidson would not make his professional debut until 2008. Davidson would make his first appearance for Titan FC in 2009, and has competed for the promotion six times overall. Davidson held an overall professional record of 4-1 before being signed by Strikeforce.

Strikeforce

Davidson made his promotional debut at Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears on November 20, 2009 against Russell Patrick. Davidson won via TKO 29 seconds into the first round. [4]

Bellator MMA

Davidson then signed with Bellator and made his debut at Bellator 16 on April 29, 2010 against Danny Tims. Davidson lost via unanimous decision.

Davidson next faced Kevin Croom at Bellator 26 on August 26, 2010. Davidson lost via rear-naked choke submission in the second round. [5]

Davidson then fought Shane Hutchinson on October 14, 2010 at Bellator 32. Davidson won via knockout 54 seconds into the first round. [6] Davidson then announced his retirement. [7]

Return to Titan FC

Davidson came out retirement a year later to face former UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver on May 27, 2011. Davidson won via rear-naked choke submission in the first round. [8]

Davidson is currently on a three-fight winning streak, and holds a 5-1 overall record under the Titan FC banner.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
17 matches13 wins4 losses
By knockout42
By submission71
By decision21
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win13–4 Estevan Payan Decision (unanimous)Titan FC 33March 20, 201535:00 Mobile, Alabama, United States148 lb. Catchweight bout.
Win12-4Kevin SmithTKO (punches)Titan FC 29August 22, 201435:00 Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
Win11-4Jesus AdameDecision (unanimous)Titan FC 25June 7, 201335:00 Fort Riley, Kansas, United States Bantamweight bout.
Loss10-4 Kevin Croom TKO (punches) [9] RFA 6January 18, 201310:42 Kansas City, Missouri, United States140 lb. Catchweight bout.
Win10-3John DeVallTKO (punches)Titan FC 24August 24, 201213:32 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Featherweight bout.
Win9-3Charlie DuBraySubmission (rear-naked choke)Cageside Promotions: Kansas City Fighting Alliance 2April 27, 201213:59 Independence, Missouri, United States
Win8-3Vincent EazelleDecision (unanimous) Shark Fights 19 September 10, 201135:00 Independence, Missouri, United States
Win7-3 Jens Pulver Submission (rear-naked choke)Titan FC 18May 27, 201114:04 Kansas City, Missouri, United States140 lb. Catchweight bout.
Win6-3Shane HutchinsonKO (punches) Bellator 32 October 14, 201010:54 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss5-3 Kevin Croom Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 26 August 26, 201023:22 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesReturn to Featherweight.
Loss5-2Danny TimsDecision (unanimous) Bellator 16 April 29, 201035:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Bantamweight debut.
Win5-1Russell PatrickTKO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears November 20, 200910:29 Kansas City, Missouri, United States147 lb. Catchweight bout.
Loss4-1Ramiro HernandezTKO (punches)Titan FC 14October 3, 200923:01 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win4–0Ben NoguerasTKO (punches)EFP: Extreme Fight ProductionJune 12, 200924:43 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win3–0Adam RiderTKO (punches)XF: X-Treme Fight 1January 23, 200911:52 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win2–0Trevor NelsonTKO (punches)TFF: True Fight FansMay 2, 200810:48 Missouri, United States
Win1–0Damien JonesDecision (unanimous)TFF: True Fight FansFebruary 2, 20083N/A Missouri, United States

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