Biography
Phil Davis is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes as a Light Heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Davis previously competed for Bellator MMA, where he is the former Bellator Light Heavyweight World Champion. Prior to signing with Bellator, Davis competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he achieved success as a top 5 Light Heavyweight contender and held a UFC record of 9–3 (1). Davis first gained athletic notoriety in college as a wrestler for Penn State University, where he became an NCAA Division I champion in 2008.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.com2.85
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
1.33
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
2.99
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.6
avg
Submissions
0.09
avg
Knockdowns
How He Wins
Finish Rate
wins by finish
Recent Form
Mixed Martial Arts34 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Sullivan CauleyH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | PFL 7 (2025) | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Win |  Rob WilkinsonH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | PFL 4 (2025) | May 1, 2025 |
| Loss | Corey AndersonH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | Bellator 297 | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Win |  Julius AnglickasH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Bellator 276 | Mar 12, 2022 |
| Win | Yoel RomeroH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | Bellator 266 | Sep 18, 2021 |
| Loss |  Vadim NemkovH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | Bellator 257 | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Win |  Lyoto MachidaH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | Bellator 245 | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Win |  Karl AlbrektssonH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | Bellator 231 | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Win |  Liam McGearyH2H | TKO (jaw injury) | R3 | Bellator 220 | Apr 27, 2019 |
| Loss | Vadim NemkovH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | Bellator 209 | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Win | Linton VassellH2H | KO (head kick) | R3 | Bellator 200 | May 25, 2018 |
| Win | Leonardo Leite | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Bellator 186 | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Loss | Ryan BaderH2H | Decision (split) | R5 | Bellator 180 | Jun 24, 2017 |
| Win | Liam McGearyH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | Bellator 163 | Nov 4, 2016 |
| Win | Muhammed LawalH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Bellator 154 | May 14, 2016 |
| Win |  Francis CarmontH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | Bellator 142: Dynamite 1 | Sep 19, 2015 |
| Loss | Ryan BaderH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson | Jan 24, 2015 |
| Win | Glover TeixeiraH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 179 | Oct 25, 2014 |
| Loss | Anthony JohnsonH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 172 | Apr 26, 2014 |
| Win | Lyoto MachidaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 163 | Aug 3, 2013 |
| Win | Vinny MagalhãesH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 159 | Apr 27, 2013 |
| Win | Wagner PradoH2H | Submission (anaconda choke) | R2 | UFC 153 | Oct 13, 2012 |
| NC | Wagner PradoH2H | NC (accidental eye poke) | R1 | UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera | Aug 4, 2012 |
| Loss | Rashad EvansH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis | Jan 28, 2012 |
| Win | Antônio Rogério NogueiraH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis | Mar 26, 2011 |
| Win | Tim BoetschH2H | Submission (modified kimura) | R2 | UFC 123 | Nov 20, 2010 |
| Win | Rodney WallaceH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 117 | Aug 7, 2010 |
| Win | Alexander GustafssonH2H | Submission (anaconda choke) | R1 | UFC 112 | Apr 10, 2010 |
| Win | Brian StannH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 109 | Feb 6, 2010 |
| Win | David BaggettH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Ultimate Cage FC 1 | Jun 27, 2009 |
| Win | Terry CohensH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Ultimate Warrior Challenge 6 | Apr 25, 2009 |
| Win | Josh GreenH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Palace FC 12 | Jan 22, 2009 |
| Win | Brett ChismH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | No Boundary 1 | Oct 11, 2008 |
| Win | Emanuel NewtonH2H | Submission (kimura) | Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinal. | 1 | — |
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