Best fights of Phil Davis
Over 17 years as a professional, Phil Davis has compiled a 25-8 (12) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Phil Davis KOs Francis Carmont
On September 19, 2015 Phil Davis fought Francis Carmont for the vacant Bellator Grand Prix light heavyweight title. Davis was 30 years old with a record of 14-3, and Carmont was 33 with a record of 24-10. Davis was coming off a win and Carmont was on a 2-fight winning streak. Davis stopped Francis Carmont via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Phil Davis submits Emanuel Newton
On September 19, 2015 Phil Davis faced Emanuel Newton in a light heavyweight bout. Davis was 30 years old with a record of 13-3, and Newton was 31 with a record of 25-8-1. Both Davis and Newton were coming off a loss. Davis submitted Emanuel Newton via kimura in the 1st round.
3. Phil Davis defeats Liam McGeary
On November 4, 2016 Phil Davis fought Liam McGeary for the Bellator light heavyweight title. Davis was 32 years old with a record of 16-3, and McGeary was 34 with a record of 11-0. Davis was on a 3-fight winning streak and McGeary was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Davis won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
4. Phil Davis defeats Lyoto Machida
On August 3, 2013 Phil Davis faced Lyoto Machida in a light heavyweight bout. Davis was 28 years old with a record of 11-1, and Machida was 35 with a record of 19-3. Both Davis and Machida were on a 2-fight winning streak. Davis won via unanimous decision.
5. Phil Davis defeats Muhammed Lawal
On May 14, 2016 Phil Davis faced Muhammed Lawal in a light heavyweight bout. Davis was 31 years old with a record of 15-3, and Lawal was 35 with a record of 19-4. Davis was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lawal was on a 7-fight winning streak. Davis won via unanimous decision.
6. Phil Davis defeats Antônio Rogério Nogueira
On March 26, 2011 Phil Davis faced Antônio Rogério Nogueira in a middleweight bout. Davis was 26 years old with a record of 8-0, and Nogueira was 34 with a record of 19-4. Davis was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak, while Nogueira was coming off a loss. Davis won via unanimous decision.
7. Phil Davis loses to Ryan Bader in their 2nd fight via split decision
On June 24, 2017 Phil Davis defended his Bellator light heavyweight title against Ryan Bader. It was their second meeting. Davis was 32 years old with a record of 17-3, and Bader was 34 with a record of 22-5. Davis was on a 4-fight winning streak and Bader was on a 2-fight winning streak. Davis lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Bader.
8. Phil Davis defeats Glover Teixeira
On October 25, 2014 Phil Davis faced Glover Teixeira in a light heavyweight bout. Davis was 30 years old with a record of 12-2, and Teixeira was 34 with a record of 22-3. Both Davis and Teixeira were coming off a loss. Davis won via unanimous decision.
9. Phil Davis defeats Wagner Prado
On August 4, 2012 Phil Davis faced Wagner Prado in a light heavyweight bout. Davis was 27 years old with a record of 9-1, and Prado was 24 with a record of 8-0. Davis was coming off a loss, while Prado was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Davis won via no contest.
10. Phil Davis loses to Rashad Evans via unanimous decision
On January 28, 2012 Phil Davis faced Rashad Evans in a light heavyweight bout. Davis was 27 years old with a record of 9-0, and Evans was 32 with a record of 16-1-1. Davis was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Evans was on a 3-fight winning streak. Davis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Evans.