Mike Davis (fighter)

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Mike Davis
File:Mike Davis at Vyralcon 2022 (3) (cropped).jpg
Davis in 2022
Born (1992-10-07) October 7, 1992 (age 31)
South Cairo, New York, U.S.
Other names Beast Boy
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division Lightweight
Reach 72.5 in (184 cm)
Style Boxing
Fighting out of Orlando, Florida, United States[1]
Team Cus D'amatos Boxing Gym (formerly)[2]
Moose Lodge (formerly)[2]
American Top Team [3]
American Top Team Orlando[3]
Fusion X-Cel[3]
Years active 2015–present
Professional boxing record
Total 3
Wins 3
By knockout 2
Losses 0
Mixed martial arts record
Total 13
Wins 11
By knockout 7
By submission 2
By decision 2
Losses 2
By submission 1
By decision 1
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).

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

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 11–2 Natan Levy Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura March 16, 2024 2 1:43 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (156.5 lb) bout; Levy missed weight.
Win 10–2 Viacheslav Borshchev Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan October 1, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–2 Mason Jones Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny January 20, 2021 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Fight of the Night.
Win 8–2 Thomas Gifford KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson October 12, 2019 3 4:45 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 7–2 Gilbert Burns Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson April 27, 2019 2 4:15 Sunrise, Florida, United States
Win 7–1 Carlos Guerra Submission (kimura) Island Fights 54 March 22, 2019 1 2:08 Panama City Beach, Florida, United States Featherweight bout.
Win 6–1 Elvin Leon Brito TKO (punches) Island Fights 51 December 21, 2018 3 2:52 Pensacola, Florida, United States Won the Island Fights Lightweight Championship.
Loss 5–1 Sodiq Yusuff Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 14 July 24, 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Featherweight bout.
Win 5–0 Montrell James TKO (punches) Island Fights 46 February 8, 2018 1 2:22 Pensacola, Florida, United States
Win 4–0 Anthony Retic TKO (punches) Island Fights 42 October 14, 2017 2 2:35 Pensacola, Florida, United States Featherweight bout.
Win 3–0 Channin Williams KO (punches) Island Fights 41 July 22, 2017 1 3:29 Pensacola, Florida, United States
Win 2–0 Erimus Mills TKO (punches) House of Fame 4: Florida vs. Georgia October 29, 2015 1 1:19 Jacksonville, Florida, United States Lightweight debut.
Win 1–0 Richard Dehnz TKO (punches) House of Fame 3: Riverside Beatdown July 10, 2015 3 0:49 Jacksonville, Florida, United States Featherweight debut.

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Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
3 Win 3–0 Ukraine Viktor Kulakovski TKO 3 (4), 2:59 2 July 2016 United States Hilton Bayfront, Saint Petersburg, Florida, US
2 Win 2–0 Puerto Rico Daniel Rodriguez TKO 3 (4), 1:45 26 February 2016 United States Tony Rosa Community Center, Palm Bay, Florida, US
1 Win 1–0 United States Michael Anthony Leone UD 4 13 February 2016 United States SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, US

See also

References

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External links

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  • Mike Davis on Instagram
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