Brandon Davis
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Brandon Michael 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 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 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.[non-tertiary source needed]
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 Bandenay at 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 Kang Kyung-ho 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.
Post-UFC career
After being released from the UFC, Davis signed with Gulf Coast MMA. He won three fights in a row meanwhile capturing the organization's Bantamweight Championship. In his first title defense attempt, he faced Josh Huber for the Gulf Coast MMA Bantamweight Championship at Gulf Coast MMA 11 on August 14, 2021. He won the fight via first-round knockout.
Return to UFC
Davis faced Danaa Batgerel on October 16, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 195. Davis lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.
Davis faced Leomana Martinez on October 15, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 212. He lost the fight via split decision.
It was announced in mid January that Davis was released by UFC.
Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA
After losing against Joshua Weems at Gulf Coast MMA 9 via unanimous decision, Davis faced Ago Huskić on September 8, 2023, at Gamebred Fighting Championship 5, losing once again via unanimous decision.
Davis faced Joe Penafiel at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 6 on November 10, 2023. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Personal life
Davis earned an Athletic Training degree from Itawamba Community College and a degree in Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University.
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Steven Peterson
- Gulf Coast MMA Gulf Coast MMA Bantamweight Championship (one time; current) One successful title defense
Mixed martial arts record
| 28 matches | 15 wins | 12 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 1 |
| By submission | 4 | 2 |
| By decision | 7 | 9 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | 15–12 (1) | Randy Costa | NC (illegal knee) | Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 8 | November 15, 2024 | 1 | 2:47 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Bare knuckle MMA. For the inaugural Gamebred FC Bantamweight Championship. Accidental illegal knee rendered Costa unable to continue. |
| Win | 15–12 | Joe Penafiel | Decision (unanimous) | Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 6 | November 10, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Bare knuckle MMA. |
| Loss | 14–12 | Ago Huskić | Decision (unanimous) | Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 5 | September 8, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | Featherweight bout. Bare Knuckle MMA. |
| Loss | 14–11 | Joshua Weems | Decision (unanimous) | Gulf Coast MMA 19 | April 14, 2023 | 5 | 5:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | For the GCMMA Bantamweight Championship. |
| Loss | 14–10 | Leomana Martinez | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo | October 15, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 14–9 | Danaa Batgerel | TKO (elbows and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont | October 16, 2021 | 1 | 2:01 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 14–8 | Josh Huber | TKO (body kick and punches) | Gulf Coast MMA 11 | August 14, 2021 | 1 | 1:31 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Defended the GCMMA Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–8 | Rey Trujillo | Decision (unanimous) | Gulf Coast MMA 9 | March 20, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Featherweight bout. |
| Win | 12–8 | Jonathan Eiland | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gulf Coast MMA 7 | November 21, 2020 | 2 | 4:00 | Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States | Won the GCMMA Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–8 | Brad Kelly | Decision (split) | Gulf Coast MMA 6 | September 26, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States | |
| Loss | 10–8 | Giga Chikadze | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier | September 28, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Copenhagen, Denmark | Featherweight bout. |
| Loss | 10–7 | Kang Kyung-ho | 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 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 10, 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 FC | November 5, 2016 | 1 | 0:42 | Tupelo, Mississippi, United States | |
| Loss | 4–3 | Dawond Pickney | Decision (Split) | Summit FC Jackson | October 6, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Jackson, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 4–2 | Thomas Vasquez | Decision (unanimous) | Summit FC 15 | March 5, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Tupelo, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 3–2 | Adam Denton | TKO (punches) | Summit FC 14 | July 25, 2015 | N/A | N/A | Tupelo, Mississippi, United States | Return to Featherweight. |
| Win | 2–2 | Lawrence Purifoy | Submission (choke) | Summit FC 13 | June 13, 2015 | N/A | N/A | Jackson, Mississippi, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Loss | 1–2 | Jesse Sanderson | Decision (unanimous) | Summit FC 11 | March 7, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Tupelo, Mississippi, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Jorge Medina | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Summit FC 8 | September 13, 2014 | 2 | 3:11 | Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Brandon Pemberton | TKO (punches) | Summit FC 5 | July 19, 2014 | 1 | N/A | Southaven, Mississippi, United States |