Introduction
Brandon Davis (born May 8, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Background
Davis began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 20, while attending Mississippi State University. His first fight came after training just for four months of training.He later transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA) and joined Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series where he earned his contract with UFC.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Davis fought mostly in the southern region especially his adopted state of Mississippi. He participated in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 4 in 2017 where he won the fight against Austin Arnett and he was signed by UFC. He amassed a record of 8—2, on a seven winning streak of prior joining UFC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Davis made his promotion debut on January 20, 2018, facing Kyle Bochniak, at UFC 220.He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
On February 18, 2018, Davis was scheduled to meet Humberto Bandenayat UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros. However, due to visa issue, Bandenay was pulled from the card and was replaced by Steven Peterson.He won the fight via unanimous decision.This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.
His next fight came three months later on May 19, 2018.He faced Enrique Barzola at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman. He lost his second UFC fight via unanimous decision.
Davis faced Zabit Magomedsharipov on September 8, 2018 at UFC 228. He lost the fight via submission in the second round.
Davis faced touted newcomer Randy Costa on April 13, 2019 at UFC 236. He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.
Davis faced Kyung Ho Kang on August 17, 2019 at UFC 241. He lost the fight via split decision.
Davis faced promotional newcomer Giga Chikadze on September 28, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 18. He lost the fight via split decision. Davis was subsequently released from the UFC.
Personal life
Davis earned an Athletic Training degree from Itawamba Community College and a degree in Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 18 matches | 10 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 3 | 2 |
| By decision | 4 | 6 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 10–8 | Giga Chikadze | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier | September 28, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Loss | 10–7 | Kyung Ho Kang | Decision (split) | UFC 241 | August 17, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–6 | Randy Costa | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 236 | April 13, 2019 | 2 | 1:12 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
| Loss | 9–6 | Zabit Magomedsharipov | Submission (Suloev stretch) | UFC 228 | September 8, 2018 | 2 | 3:46 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 9–5 | Enrique Barzola | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman | May 19, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Santiago, Chile | |
| Win | 9–4 | Steven Peterson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros | February 18, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 8–4 | Kyle Bochniak | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 220 | January 20, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Austin Arnett | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 4 | August 1, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–3 | Randy Hedderick | TKO (punches) | FFI: Blood and Sand 22 | June 2017 | 1 | N/A | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 6–3 | Max Mustaki | Decision (unanimous) | Island Fights 40 | April 14, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 5–3 | Latral Perdue | Submission (guillotine choke) | Summit Fighting Championships | November 5, 2016 | 1 | 0:42 | Tupelo, Mississippi, United States | |
| Loss | 4–3 | Dawond Pickney | Decision (Split) | Summit Fighting Championships Jackson | October 6, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | United States | |
| Win | 4–2 | Thomas Vasquez | Decision (unanimous) | Summit Fighting Championships 15 | March 5, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Tupelo, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 3–2 | Adam Denton | TKO (punches) | Summit Fighting Championships 14 | July 25, 2015 | N/A | N/A | Tupelo, Mississippi, United States | Return to Featherweight. |
| Win | 2–2 | Lawrence Purifoy | Submission (choke) | Summit Fighting Championships 13 | June 13, 2015 | N/A | N/A | Jackson, Mississippi, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Loss | 1–2 | Jesse Sanderson | Decision (unanimous) | Summit Fighting Championships 11 | March 7, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Tupelo, Mississippi, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Jorge Medina | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Summit Fighting Championships 8 | September 13, 2014 | 2 | 3:11 | Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Brandon Pemberton | TKO (punches) | Summit Fighting Championships 5 | July 19, 2014 | 1 | N/A | Southaven, Mississippi, United States |