Chris Davis (fighter)
| Chris Davis | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 18, 1982 |
| Other names | The Professional |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
| Fighting out of | Gadsden, Alabama, United States |
| Team | Headhunters MMA |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 5 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Chris Davis (born November 18, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist from Gadsden, Alabama.[1]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
A professional mixed martial artist since 2008, Davis spent the majority of his earlier fights is smaller organizations, where he would face the likes of Jeremy Horn and Vinny Magalhães. By April 23, 2010, Davis had compiled a record of 10 wins and 2 losses.[2]
Bellator Fighting Championships
Davis signed with Bellator in February 2011.[3] Davis took part in the season four light-heavyweight tournament quarterfinal at Bellator 38 against Christian M'Pumbu.[4] He lost the fight via TKO at 3:34 in round 3.[5]
Over a year later, Davis would return to the Bellator cage when he faced seasoned veteran Travis Wiuff at Bellator 71. Davis lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[6]
Independent promotions
After his short stint in Bellator, Davis faced William Hill at Rogue Warrior Championships 3 on September 6, 2012. Davis lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[7]
Davis next faced Teddy Holder at Strike Hard Productions 28 on August 10, 2013. Davis lost the fight via TKO in the first round, marking Davis' fourth consecutive loss via form of TKO.[8]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 16 matches | 10 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 4 |
| By submission | 5 | 2 |
| By decision | 0 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 10–6 | Terry Holder | TKO (punches) | Strike Hard Productions 28 | August 10, 2013 | 1 | 3:18 | Birmingham, Alabama, United States | |
| Loss | 10–5 | William Hill | TKO (punches) | Rogue Warrior Championships 3 | September 6, 2012 | 1 | 4:46 | Green Bay, Wisconsin | |
| Loss | 10–4 | Travis Wiuff | TKO (punches) | Bellator 71 | June 22, 2012 | 1 | 4:19 | Chester, West Virginia | |
| Loss | 10–3 | Christian M'Pumbu | TKO (punches) | Bellator 38 | March 26, 2011 | 3 | 3:34 | Tunica, Mississippi, United States | Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal |
| Win | 10–2 | Francisco France | KO (punches) | Empire Fighting Championships: A Night of Reckoning 3 | April 23, 2010 | 2 | 3:27 | Tunica, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Kendrick Watkins | TKO (punches) | Rumble at Raxx 7 | January 30, 2010 | 1 | 1:05 | Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Brian Imes | TKO (punches) | 5150 Combat League / Xtreme Fighting League: New Year's Revolution | January 16, 2010 | 1 | 2:22 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 7–2 | Vinny Magalhães | Submission (triangle choke) | CFP: Carolina Crown 2 | October 24, 2009 | 1 | 1:13 | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Chris Bell | Submission (armbar) | Rumble at Raxx 6 | October 17, 2009 | 1 | 0:58 | Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Chris Bell | Submission (armbar) | Cajun Fighting Championships | June 26, 2009 | 1 | 2:03 | Lafayette, Louisiana, United States | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Jeremy Horn | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Adrenaline MMA 3: Bragging Rights | June 13, 2009 | 1 | 4:17 | Birmingham, Alabama, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Brett Chism | Submission (armbar) | DPP: Blood, Sweat & Victory | March 14, 2009 | 1 | 1:10 | Columbus, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Brad Rinehart | TKO (punches) | Rumble at Raxx 4 | January 17, 2009 | 1 | 1:06 | Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Donavin Hawkey | Submission (armbar) | XFC 6: Clash of the Continents | December 5, 2008 | 1 | 3:58 | Tampa, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Mike Perez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Rumble at Raxx 3 | October 17, 2008 | 1 | 1:18 | Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Patrick Mandio | TKO (doctor stoppage) | EFN: Gadsden Extreme Fight Night | June 29, 2008 | 2 | 5:00 | Gadsden, Alabama, United States |
References
- ↑ "Chris Davis".
- ↑ "Chris Davis". tapology.com.
- ↑ "U.S. Marine Chris ?The Professional? Davis signs with Bellator Fighting Championships". bellator.com. February 18, 2011. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ↑ MMAjunkie Staff (February 18, 2011). "U.S. Marine Chris Davis joins Bellator's season-four light-heavy tourney". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ↑ Mike Fagan (March 26, 2011). "Bellator 38 Results: Christian M'Pumbu Comes Back To Knock Out Chris Davis In Round Three". sbnation.com. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ↑ Jordan Breen (June 22, 2012). "Travis Wiuff rolls in Bellator 71 tourney opener; Brett Rogers wins promotional debut". sherdog.com. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ↑ "William Hill vs. Chris Davis". tapology.com.
- ↑ "Teddy Holder vs. Chris Davis". tapology.com.
