Phil Davis losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Phil Davis has compiled a 25-8 (12) record, including three title fights. He has eight losses against six different opponents, one of them in a title fight.
8. Phil Davis loses to Sullivan Cauley via unanimous decision
On June 27, 2025 Phil Davis faced Sullivan Cauley in a light heavyweight bout. Davis was 40 years old with a record of 25-7, and Cauley was 29 with a record of 7-1. Davis was coming off a win and Cauley was on a 2-fight winning streak. Davis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Cauley.
7. Phil Davis loses to Corey Anderson via split decision
On June 16, 2023 Phil Davis faced Corey Anderson in a light heavyweight bout. Davis was 38 years old with a record of 24-6, and Anderson was 33 with a record of 16-6. Davis was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Anderson was coming off a loss. Davis lost via split decision. Went the distance with Anderson.
6. Phil Davis loses to Vadim Nemkov in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On April 16, 2021 Phil Davis faced Vadim Nemkov in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Davis was 36 years old with a record of 22-5, and Nemkov was 28 with a record of 12-2. Davis was on a 3-fight winning streak and Nemkov was on a 7-fight winning streak. Davis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Nemkov.
5. Phil Davis loses to Vadim Nemkov via split decision
On November 15, 2018 Phil Davis faced Vadim Nemkov in a light heavyweight bout. Davis was 34 years old with a record of 19-4, and Nemkov was 26 with a record of 9-2. Davis was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nemkov was on a 4-fight winning streak. Davis lost via split decision. Went the distance with Nemkov.
4. 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.
3. Phil Davis loses to Ryan Bader via split decision
On January 24, 2015 Phil Davis faced Ryan Bader in a light heavyweight bout. Davis was 30 years old with a record of 13-2, and Bader was 31 with a record of 18-4. Davis was coming off a win and Bader was on a 3-fight winning streak. Davis lost via split decision. Went the distance with Bader.
2. Phil Davis loses to Anthony Johnson via unanimous decision
On April 26, 2014 Phil Davis faced Anthony Johnson in a light heavyweight bout. Davis was 29 years old with a record of 12-1, and Johnson was 30 with a record of 16-4. Davis was on a 3-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 6-fight winning streak. Davis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Johnson.
1. 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.