Raphael Davis

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Raphael Davis
Born (1976-09-01) September 1, 1976 (age 46) [1]
United States
Other namesNoodle
Residence Lomita, California, United States
Nationality American
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight203 lb (92 kg; 14.5 st)
Division Light Heavyweight (205 lb)
Fighting out of Torrance, California, United States
TeamReign MMA
Years active2006-2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins13
By knockout5
By submission7
By decision1
Losses3
By knockout1
By decision2
OccupationAttorney
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Raphael Davis (born September 1, 1976) is an American mixed martial artist who has fought for Bellator FC and M-1 Global.

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MMA career

Early career and M-1 Challenge

Davis started his career in 2006, fighting mainly for Californian organizations. With a record of four wins and one loss, he signed with M-1 Challenge, a competition organized by M-1 Global.

He fought twice for M-1, defeating Jair Gonçalves and Jae Young Kim. [2] [3]

In 2010, with a record of 8-1 and victories over fighters like the TUF 8 finalist Vinny Magalhães [4] and the MFC former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton, [5] he signed with Bellator.

Bellator Fighting Championships

Davis made his debut on June 17, 2010, at Bellator 22 against Demetrius Richards. He won via submission in the very first round. [6]

Davis faced the former KOTC champion Tony Lopez on October 28, 2010, at Bellator 34. He won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30–27, 30–27). [7]

Davis faced D.J. Linderman on March 26, 2011, at Bellator 38 in the quarterfinal match of the season four light heavyweight tournament. After taking a significant amount of damage, Davis fallen via TKO in the third round. [8]

Davis faced Myron Dennis on October 8, 2011, at Bellator 53. He won via KO in the second round. [9]

World Series of Fighting

In October 2013, it was announced that Davis signed a multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting. [10]

Arrest

In April 2012, Davis was arrested at his home in Lomita, California by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's investigators for suspicion of fraudulent claims of workers' compensation from December 2008 to May 2011, while competing in seven professional mixed martial arts matches during this time. [11] He was held on $30,000 bail and was released the following day. [12]

In September 2012, Davis pleaded guilty before the superior court to one felony count of filing a false workers’ compensation claim. The other three counts were dropped as a result of the plea and Davis had to complete 200 hours of community service. [13] [14] He was sentenced to three years of probation in March 2013. [15]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches13 wins3 losses
By knockout51
By submission70
By decision12
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss13–3 Jason Brilz Decision (split) Titan FC 28: Brilz vs. Davis May 16, 201435:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win13–2Edward DarbyTKO (punches)Xplode Fight Series: CreationSeptember 21, 201320:38 Valley Center, California, United States
Win12–2Berin BalijagicTKO (punches)SHC 5: Llorent vs. ReljicMarch 24, 201221:26 Geneva, Switzerland
Win11–2Myron DennisKO (punch) Bellator 53 October 8, 201120:29 Miami, Oklahoma, United States
Loss10–2D.J. LindermanTKO (punches) Bellator 38 March 26, 201133:40 Tunica, Mississippi, United StatesBellator Season 4 Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Win10–1Tony LopezDecision (unanimous) Bellator 34 October 28, 201035:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win9–1Demetrius RichardsSubmission (armbar) Bellator 22 June 17, 201012:51 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win8–1Nikolai OnikienkoSubmission (armbar)FEFoMP: Mayor's Cup 2010May 29, 201013:40 Khabarovsk, Russia
Win7–1 Emanuel Newton Submission (rear-naked choke)Called Out MMA 1August 15, 20092N/A Ontario, California, United States
Win6–1Jae Young KimTKO (submission to punches) M-1 Challenge 14: Japan April 29, 200923:45 Tokyo, Japan
Win5–1Jair GoncalvesTKO (punches) M-1 Challenge 12: USA February 21, 200914:05 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win4–1Brandon MichaelsSubmissionTotal Fighting Alliance 13November 15, 200810:22 Long Beach, California, United States
Win3–1 Vinny Magalhães TKO (submission to punches)Valor Fighting: Fight NightMarch 7, 200823:03 Tustin, California, United States
Win2–1Kawika MortonSubmission (choke)CCFC: Total EliminationMay 12, 20071N/A Santa Rosa, California, United States
Loss1–1Brent BeauparlantDecision (unanimous)IFL: Gracie vs. MiletichSeptember 23, 200634:00 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win1–0Mike MartelleTKO (strikes)Cage of Fire 2July 9, 20061N/A Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

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References

  1. ↑ Raphael Davis' profile Tapology.com
  2. ↑ Brasil conhece adversários no M-1 Challenge Archived 2013-04-07 at archive.today by Guilherme Cruz (Tatame.com.br) on February 5, 2009
  3. ↑ "M-1 Challenge Japan – 3rd edition" summary and results by Jack Bratcher (ProMMAnow.com) on April 29, 2009
  4. ↑ M-1 Global team USA west light heavyweight standout, Raphael Davis prommanow.com (February 26, 2009)
  5. ↑ Top prospect Myron Dennis takes on Raphael Davis at Bellator 53 by Richard Anderson Mann (ProMMAnow.com) on October 3, 2011
  6. ↑ Bellator 22 recap: Dan Hornbuckle can't stop the Funk; Askren claims tourney win MMAjunkie.com (June 17, 2010)
  7. ↑ Bellator 34 results and recap for 'Lombard vs Shlemenko' on Oct. 28 in Hollywood by Geno Mrosko (MMAmania.com) on October 28, 2010
  8. ↑ Bellator 38 results: Hale (inverted triangle), Carpenter, Linderman, M'Pumbu advance by Dann Stupp (MMAjunkie.com) on March 26, 2011
  9. ↑ Bellator 53 results: Saunders and Lima punch tickets to welterweight-tourney finale by Dann Stupp (MMAjunkie.com) on October 8, 2011
  10. ↑ Raphael Davis signs multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting MMAjunkie.com (October 15, 2013)
  11. ↑ Bellator veteran Raphael Davis arrested for insurance fraud by Mike Chiappetta (MMAFighting.com) on April 11, 2012
  12. ↑ Updated: Bellator veteran Raphael Davis pleads not guilty to insurance fraud in California by Chris Nelson (Sherdog.com) on May 2, 2012
  13. ↑ Ex-firefighter, an MMA combatant, guilty of workers' comp fraud L.A. Now (September 6, 2012)
  14. ↑ Bellator vet. Raphael Davis pleads guilty to filing false workers' comp claim in Los Angeles by Mike Whitman (Sherdog.com) on September 12, 2012
  15. ↑ Former Lomita firefighter sentenced for insurance fraud Dailybreeze.com (March 6, 2013)
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