Chris Davis (fighter)
{{Short description|American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Chris Davis
| other_names = The Professional
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|year=1982|month=11|day=18}}
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| birth_place = Gadsden, Alabama, United States
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| height = {{height|ft=6|in=0}}
| weight = {{convert|205|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Light Heavyweight
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| fighting_out_of = Gadsden, Alabama, United States
| team = Headhunters MMA
| rank =
| years_active = 2008-2013
| mma_kowin = 5
| mma_subwin = 5
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| mma_koloss = 4
| mma_subloss = 2
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| sherdog = 41387
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Chris Davis (born November 18, 1982) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2008 until 2013, he fought in Bellator.
Background
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
A professional mixed martial artist since 2008, Davis spent the majority of his earlier fights is smaller organizations, where he would face the likes of Jeremy Horn and Vinny Magalhães. By April 23, 2010, Davis had compiled a record of 10 wins and 2 losses.{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/chris-davis-the-professional|title=Chris Davis|publisher=tapology.com}}
=Bellator Fighting Championships=
Davis signed with Bellator in February 2011.{{cite web|url=http://bellator.com/articles/U.S.-Marine-Chris-The-Professional-Davis-signs-with-Bellator-Fighting-Championships|title=U.S. Marine Chris ?The Professional? Davis signs with Bellator Fighting Championships|publisher=bellator.com|date=February 18, 2011|accessdate=October 3, 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20141003080551/http://bellator.com/articles/U.S.-Marine-Chris-The-Professional-Davis-signs-with-Bellator-Fighting-Championships|archivedate=October 3, 2014}} Davis took part in the Season Four Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal at Bellator 38 against Christian M'Pumbu.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2011/02/u-s-marine-chris-davis-joins-bellators-season-four-light-heavy-tourney|title=U.S. Marine Chris Davis joins Bellator's season-four light-heavy tourney|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=MMAjunkie Staff|date=February 18, 2011|accessdate=October 3, 2014}} He lost the fight via TKO at 3:34 in round 3.{{cite web|url=https://www.sbnation.com/mma/2011/3/26/2074171/bellator-38-results-chris-davis-vs-christian-mpumbu-live-updates|title=Bellator 38 Results: Christian M'Pumbu Comes Back To Knock Out Chris Davis In Round Three|publisher=sbnation.com|author=Mike Fagan|date=March 26, 2011|accessdate=October 3, 2014}}
Over a year later, Davis would return to the Bellator cage when he faced seasoned veteran Travis Wiuff at Bellator 71. Davis lost the fight via TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Travis-Wiuff-Rolls-in-Bellator-71-Tourney-Opener-Brett-Rogers-Wins-Promotional-Debut-43701|title=Travis Wiuff rolls in Bellator 71 tourney opener; Brett Rogers wins promotional debut|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Jordan Breen|date=June 22, 2012|accessdate=October 3, 2014}}
=Independent promotions=
After his short stint in Bellator, Davis faced William Hill at Rogue Warrior Championships 3 on September 6, 2012. Davis lost the fight via TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/68976-rogue-warrior-championships-william-bill-hill-vs-chris-the-professional-davis|title=William Hill vs. Chris Davis|publisher=tapology.com}}
Davis next faced Teddy Holder at Strike Hard Productions 28 on August 10, 2013. Davis lost the fight via TKO in the first round, marking Davis' fourth consecutive loss via form of TKO.{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/shp-28-chris-the-professional-davis-vs-teddy-holder|title=Teddy Holder vs. Chris Davis|publisher=tapology.com}}
Personal life
Davis currently works as a Public Adjuster for the Noble Public Adjusting Group.{{Cite web|url=https://www.noblepagroup.com/2016/01/noble-public-adjusting-group-appoints-chris-davis-as-public-adjuster/|title = Noble Public Adjusting Group Appoints Chris Davis as Public Adjuster|date = 26 January 2016}}
Mixed martial arts record
{{MMArecordbox
|ko-wins=5
|ko-losses=4
|sub-wins=5
|sub-losses=2
|dec-wins=0
|dec-losses=0
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{{MMA record start}}
|-
| {{No2}}Loss
|align=center| 10–6
|Terry Holder
|TKO (punches)
| Strike Hard Productions 28
|{{dts|2013|August|10}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:18
|Birmingham, Alabama, United States
|
|-
| {{No2}}Loss
|align=center| 10–5
|William Hill
|TKO (punches)
| Rogue Warrior Championships 3
|{{dts|2012|September|06}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:46
|
|-
| {{No2}}Loss
|align=center| 10–4
|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2012|June|22}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:19
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 10–3
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2011|March|26}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3:34
| Tunica, Mississippi, United States
| {{small|Bellator Season Four Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.}}
|-
| {{Yes2}}Win
|align=center| 10–2
|Francisco France
| KO (punches)
| Empire Fighting Championships: A Night of Reckoning 3
| {{dts|2010|April|23}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:27
| Tunica, Mississippi, United States
|
|-
| {{Yes2}}Win
|align=center| 9–2
|Kendrick Watkins
| TKO (punches)
| Rumble at Raxx 7
| {{dts|2010|January|30}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:05
| Louisiana, United States
|
|-
| {{Yes2}}Win
|align=center| 8–2
|Brian Imes
| TKO (punches)
| 5150 Combat League / Xtreme Fighting League: New Year's Revolution
| {{dts|2010|January|16}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:22
| Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{No2}}Loss
|align=center| 7–2
| Submission (triangle choke)
| CFP: Carolina Crown 2
| {{dts|2009|October|24}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:13
| Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
|
|-
| {{Yes2}}Win
|align=center| 7–1
|Chris Bell
| Submission (armbar)
| Rumble at Raxx 6
| {{dts|2009|October|17}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:58
| Louisiana, United States
|
|-
| {{Yes2}}Win
|align=center| 6–1
|Chris Bell
| Submission (armbar)
| Cajun Fighting Championships
| {{dts|2009|June|26}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:03
| Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
|
|-
| {{No2}}Loss
|align=center| 5–1
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Adrenaline MMA 3: Bragging Rights
| {{dts|2009|June|13}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:17
| Birmingham, Alabama, United States
|
|-
| {{Yes2}}Win
|align=center| 5–0
|Brett Chism
| Submission (armbar)
| DPP: Blood, Sweat & Victory
| {{dts|2009|March|14}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:10
| Columbus, Georgia, United States
|
|-
| {{Yes2}}Win
|align=center| 4–0
|Brad Rinehart
| TKO (punches)
| Rumble at Raxx 4
| {{dts|2009|January|17}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:06
| Louisiana, United States
|
|-
| {{Yes2}}Win
|align=center| 3–0
|Donavin Hawkey
| Submission (armbar)
| XFC 6: Clash of the Continents
| {{dts|2008|December|05}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:58
| Tampa, United States
|
|-
| {{Yes2}}Win
|align=center| 2–0
|Mike Perez
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Rumble at Raxx 3
| {{dts|2008|October|17}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:18
| Louisiana, United States
|
|-
| {{Yes2}}Win
|align=center| 1–0
|Patrick Mandio
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| EFN: Gadsden Extreme Fight Night
| {{dts|2008|June|29}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
| Gadsden, Alabama, United States
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References
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External links
- {{Sherdog}}
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