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Marcus Davis

L2
“The Irish Hand Grenade”
22-11-0
0Prospect
/Age 52/Southpaw/5' 10"/70″ reach/170 lbs
Win %
67%
SLpM
2.7
Str Acc
39%
Str Def
65%
TD Avg
1.6
TD Def
47%
Sub Avg
1.4
Finish
78%

At a Glance

2.7
SLpM
39%
Str Acc
1.6
TD Avg
78%
Finish %
65%
Str Def
Marcus Davis "The Irish Hand Grenade" is a southpaw mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a submission grappler. With a record of 22-11-0, the fighter carries a 67% win rate across 33 pro contests, with a 78% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include exceptional 65% strike defense.
Career Arc
15 fightspeak +6 · current +3

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 40 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 38 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 33 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 52 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 29 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 56 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 77 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME40ACCURACY38KO POWER33TAKEDOWNS52TD DEFENSE29SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY56ACTIVITY77
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 39% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 65% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 48% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 47% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.72-0.70 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.79-0.39 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
1.60+0.08 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.40+1.00 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.79)Landed (2.72)
0
-0.07

Wins by Method

78%Finish
KO/TKO333%
Submission444%
Decision222%
22 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (22)
3 KO
4 SUB
2 DEC
13 OTH
Losses (11)
3 KO
1 SUB
2 DEC
5 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
L
Sub
W
KO
L
KO
L
Dec

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
3/10(30%)
R2
0/6(0%)
Landed
Attempted

Grappling Efficiency

Avg Control / Fight
0:09

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
4 of 15
KO/TKO Losses
3
Avg Fight Duration
2.1 rounds
Post-Loss Record
3-2
Fight History
15 fights9W6L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LJeremy Stephens
UFC 125: Resolution
Jan 1, 2011KKO/TKO Punch32:33
LOSS
Method
KO/TKO Punch
Round
3
of 3
Time
2:33
Division
Lightweight
UFC 125: Resolution
2011-01-01
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