Phil Davis

“Mr. Wonderful”

17-4-0

0Contender

/Age 41/Orthodox/6' 2"/79″ reach/205 lbs

Win %

81%

SLpM

2.9

Str Acc

34%

Str Def

72%

TD Avg

3.0

TD Def

72%

Sub Avg

0.6

Finish

50%

At a Glance

2.9

SLpM

34%

Str Acc

3.0

TD Avg

50%

Finish %

72%

Str Def

Phil Davis "Mr. Wonderful" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a defensive counter-striker. With a record of 17-4-0, the fighter boasts a 87% win rate across 23 pro contests, finishing 50% of opponents inside the distance. Standout traits include exceptional 72% strike defense and a 79" reach that creates a clear distance advantage.

Career Arc

28 fightspeak +17 · current +17

Skill Profile

Fighter

UFC Avg

0Contender

IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc

Str Def

TD Acc

TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min

2.85-0.57 vs avg

0avg 3.49

Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min

1.33-1.85 vs avg

0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min

2.99+1.47 vs avg

0avg 1.56

Submissions / 15 Min

0.60+0.20 vs avg

0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (1.33)Landed (2.85)

+1.52

Wins by Method

50%Finish

KO/TKO525%

Submission525%

Decision1050%

20 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (20)

5 KO

5 SUB

10 DEC

Losses (3)

3 DEC

Recent Form (Last 5)

Dec

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision

13 of 28

KO/TKO Losses

Avg Fight Duration

2.4 rounds

Post-Loss Record

2-0

Fight History13 UFC + 15 pre-UFC

28 fights20W3L

Result	Opponent	Event	Date	Method	Rd	Time
?	Sullivan Cauley	PFLPFL World Tournament 7	Jun 27, 2025	DDEC		Unanimous
DRAW Method DEC Decision Round of 3 Time Unanimous Division Light Heavyweight PFL World Tournament 7 2025-06-27
?	Vadim Nemkov	BellatorBellator 257	Apr 16, 2021	DDEC		Unanimous
W	Unknown	BellatorBellator 245	Sep 11, 2020	DDEC		Split
W	Karl Albrektsson	BellatorBellator 231	Oct 25, 2019	KTKO	3	3:06
?	Vadim Nemkov	BellatorBellator 209	Nov 15, 2018	DDEC		Split
W	Linton Vassell	BellatorBellator 200	May 25, 2018	KTKO	3	1:05
W	Leo Leite	BellatorBellator 186	Nov 3, 2017	DDEC		Unanimous
?	Unknown	BellatorBellator NYC	Jun 24, 2017	DDEC		Split
W	Unknown	BellatorBellator 154	May 14, 2016	DDEC		Unanimous
W	Unknown	BellatorBellator 142	Sep 19, 2015	SSUB	1	4:39
W	Unknown	BellatorBellator 142	Sep 19, 2015	KTKO	1	2:15
L	Ryan Bader	UFC on FOX: Gustafsson vs Johnson	Jan 24, 2015	DS-DEC	3	5:00
W	Glover Teixeira	UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2	Oct 25, 2014	DU-DEC	3	5:00
L	Anthony Johnson	UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira	Apr 26, 2014	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Lyoto Machida	UFC 163: Aldo vs Jung	Aug 3, 2013	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Vinny Magalhaes	UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen	Apr 27, 2013	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Wagner Prado	UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar	Oct 13, 2012	SSUB Anaconda Choke	2	4:29
NC	Wagner Prado	UFC on FOX: Shogun vs Vera	Aug 4, 2012	NCCNC	1	1:28
L	Rashad Evans	UFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis	Jan 28, 2012	DU-DEC	5	5:00
W	Rogerio Nogueira	UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis	Mar 26, 2011	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Tim Boetsch	UFC 123: Rampage vs Machida	Nov 20, 2010	SSUB Kimura	2	2:55
W	Rodney Wallace	UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen	Aug 7, 2010	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Alexander Gustafsson	UFC 112: Invincible	Apr 10, 2010	SSUB Anaconda Choke	1	4:55
W	Brian Stann	UFC 109: Relentless	Feb 6, 2010	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Unknown		Jun 27, 2009	SSUB
W	Terry Cohens	Ultimate Warrior ChallengeUltimate Warrior Challenge 6	Apr 25, 2009	KTKO	1	4:29
W	Josh Green		Jan 22, 2009	KTKO
W	Brett Chism		Oct 11, 2008	DDEC