Raphael Davis
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| Raphael Davis | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 1, 1976[1] United States |
| Other names | Noodle |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 203 lb (92 kg; 14.5 st) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight (205 lb) |
| Fighting out of | Torrance, California, United States |
| Team | Reign MMA |
| Years active | 2006-2014 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Raphael Davis (born September 1, 1976) is an American mixed martial artist who has fought for Bellator FC and M-1 Global.
Early career and M-1 Challenge
Davis started his career in 2006, fighting mainly for Californian organizations. With a record of four wins and one loss, he signed with M-1 Challenge, a competition organized by M-1 Global.
He fought twice for M-1, defeating Jair Gonçalves and Jae Young Kim.[2][3]
In 2010, with a record of 8-1 and victories over fighters like the TUF 8 finalist Vinny Magalhães[4] and the MFC former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton,[5] he signed with Bellator.
Bellator Fighting Championships
Davis made his debut on June 17, 2010, at Bellator 22 against Demetrius Richards. He won via submission in the very first round.[6]
Davis faced the former KOTC champion Tony Lopez on October 28, 2010, at Bellator 34. He won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30–27, 30–27).[7]
Davis faced D.J. Linderman on March 26, 2011, at Bellator 38 in the quarterfinal match of the season four light heavyweight tournament. After taking a significant amount of damage, Davis fallen via TKO in the third round.[8]
Davis faced Myron Dennis on October 8, 2011, at Bellator 53. He won via KO in the second round.[9]
World Series of Fighting
In October 2013, it was announced that Davis signed a multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting.[10]