Mike Davis (fighter)

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Mike Davis
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Davis in 2022
Born (1992-10-07) October 7, 1992 (age 31)
South Cairo, New York, U.S.
Other namesBeast Boy
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division Lightweight
Reach72.5 in (184 cm)
Style Boxing
Fighting out of Orlando, Florida, United States [1]
TeamCus D'amatos Boxing Gym (formerly) [2]
Moose Lodge (formerly) [2]
American Top Team [3]
American Top Team Orlando [3]
Fusion X-Cel [3]
Years active2015–present
Professional boxing record
Total3
Wins3
By knockout2
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins11
By knockout7
By submission2
By decision2
Losses2
By submission1
By decision1
Other information
University Columbia–Greene Community College
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mike Davis (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Contents

Background

Davis was born in Hudson, New York and grew up in South Cairo, New York. [4] [1] Davis graduated from Cairo-Durham High School, where he also started wrestling. [5] After the high school, Davis graduated from Columbia–Greene Community College with an associate degree in exercise physiology. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After his amateur career, Davis turned professional in 2015. He racked up a record of 5–0 before he was invited to participate Dana White's Contender Series. He faced Sodiq Yusuff at Dana White's Contender Series 14 on July 24, 2018. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [6]

After the Contender Series, Davis continued in Island Fights. He faced Elvin Brito for the Island Fights Lightweight Championship at Island Fights 51 on December 21, 2018. He won the fight and the championship via third-round knockout. [7] He won another fight against Carlos Guerra before being called to replace the injured Eric Wisely on short notice at UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson. [8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his promotional debut, Davis faced Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson on April 27, 2019, losing the bout via second-round submission. [9]

Davis was expected to make his sophomore appearance against Danny Henry at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier on September 28, 2019. [10] However, Henry withdrew from the fight and Davis was subsequently booked to replace Brok Weaver and face Thomas Gifford at UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson on October 12, 2019. [11] He won the fight via third-round knockout. [12]

Davis was then scheduled to face Giga Chikadze at UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo on February 29, 2020. However, Davis pulled out due to an injury. [13] The bout was rebooked to take place at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris on May 16, 2020, only to see Davis withdraw again due to a weight cut related illness and be replaced by Irwin Rivera. [14]

Davis faced UFC newcomer Mason Jones at UFC on ESPN: Magny vs. Chiesa on January 20, 2021. [15] He won the close fight via unanimous decision. [16] He earned a Fight of the Night bonus for his performance. [17]

Davis was scheduled to face Jai Herbert for the first time on March 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 204. [18] However, Davis withdrew from the bout due to personal reasons and was replaced by Ilia Topuria. [19]

Davis was scheduled to face Uroš Medić on October 1, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 211. [20] However, Medić was removed from the bout for undisclosed reasons and he was replaced by Viacheslav Borshchev. [21] Davis won the bout via unanimous decision. [22]

Davis faced Natan Levy on March 16, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 239. [23] At the weigh-in, Levy weighed 156.5 pounds, half a pound over the lightweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Levy was fined 20% of his purse which went to Davis. [24] Davis won the bout in the second round by an arm-triangle submission. [25]

Boxing career

Davis is also a professional boxer, holding a record of 3–0 with two knockouts. [5]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
13 matches11 wins2 losses
By knockout70
By submission21
By decision21
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win11–2 Natan Levy Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura March 16, 202421:43 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (156.5 lb) bout; Levy missed weight.
Win10–2Viacheslav BorshchevDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan October 1, 202235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9–2 Mason Jones Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny January 20, 202135:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFight of the Night.
Win8–2Thomas GiffordKO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson October 12, 201934:45 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss7–2 Gilbert Burns Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson April 27, 201924:15 Sunrise, Florida, United States
Win7–1Carlos GuerraSubmission (kimura)Island Fights 54March 22, 201912:08 Panama City Beach, Florida, United StatesFeatherweight bout.
Win6–1Elvin Leon BritoTKO (punches)Island Fights 51December 21, 201832:52 Pensacola, Florida, United StatesWon the Island Fights Lightweight Championship.
Loss5–1 Sodiq Yusuff Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 14 July 24, 201835:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFeatherweight bout.
Win5–0Montrell JamesTKO (punches)Island Fights 46February 8, 201812:22 Pensacola, Florida, United States
Win4–0Anthony ReticTKO (punches)Island Fights 42October 14, 201722:35 Pensacola, Florida, United StatesFeatherweight bout.
Win3–0Channin WilliamsKO (punches)Island Fights 41July 22, 201713:29 Pensacola, Florida, United States
Win2–0Erimus MillsTKO (punches)House of Fame 4: Florida vs. GeorgiaOctober 29, 201511:19 Jacksonville, Florida, United StatesLightweight debut.
Win1–0Richard DehnzTKO (punches)House of Fame 3: Riverside BeatdownJuly 10, 201530:49 Jacksonville, Florida, United StatesFeatherweight debut.

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Professional boxing record

3 fights3 wins0 losses
By knockout20
By decision10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
3Win3–0 Flag of Ukraine.svg Viktor KulakovskiTKO3 (4), 2:592 July 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Hilton Bayfront, Saint Petersburg, Florida, US
2Win2–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Daniel RodriguezTKO3 (4), 1:4526 February 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Tony Rosa Community Center, Palm Bay, Florida, US
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Anthony LeoneUD413 February 2016 Flag of the United States.svg SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, US

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