Raphael Davis
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
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| other_names = Noodle
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1976|09|01}}[http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/raphael-davis Raphael Davis' profile] Tapology.com
| birth_place = United States
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| residence = Lomita, California, United States
| nationality = American
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| weight_class = Light Heavyweight (205 lb)
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| fighting_out_of = Torrance, California, United States
| team = Reign MMA
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| years_active = 2006-2014
| mma_kowin = 5
| mma_subwin = 7
| mma_decwin = 1
| mma_koloss = 1
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Raphael Davis (born September 1, 1976) is an American mixed martial artist who has fought for Bellator FC and M-1 Global.
MMA career
=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.[http://www.tatame.com.br/brasil-conhece-adversarios-no-m-1-challenge Brasil conhece adversários no M-1 Challenge] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130407134436/http://www.tatame.com.br/brasil-conhece-adversarios-no-m-1-challenge |date=2013-04-07 }} by Guilherme Cruz (Tatame.com.br) on February 5, 2009[http://prommanow.com/2009/04/29/m-1-challenge-japan-3rd-edition-summary-and-results "M-1 Challenge Japan – 3rd edition" summary and results] by Jack Bratcher (ProMMAnow.com) on April 29, 2009
In 2010, with a record of 8-1 and victories over fighters like the TUF 8 finalist Vinny Magalhães[http://prommanow.com/2009/02/26/m1-globals-team-usa-wests-lightheavyweight-standout-raphael-davis M-1 Global team USA west light heavyweight standout, Raphael Davis] prommanow.com (February 26, 2009) and the MFC former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton,[http://prommanow.com/2011/10/03/top-prospect-myron-dennis-takes-on-raphael-davis-at-bellator-53 Top prospect Myron Dennis takes on Raphael Davis at Bellator 53] by Richard Anderson Mann (ProMMAnow.com) on October 3, 2011 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.[http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2010/06/bellator-22-recap-dan-hornbuckle-cant-stop-the-funk-ben-askren-claims-tourney-win Bellator 22 recap: Dan Hornbuckle can't stop the Funk; Askren claims tourney win] MMAjunkie.com (June 17, 2010)
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).[http://www.mmamania.com/2010/10/28/1780919/bellator-34-results-and-recap-for-lombard-vs-shlemenko-on-oct-28-in Bellator 34 results and recap for 'Lombard vs Shlemenko' on Oct. 28 in Hollywood] by Geno Mrosko (MMAmania.com) on October 28, 2010
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.[http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2011/03/bellator-38-results Bellator 38 results: Hale (inverted triangle), Carpenter, Linderman, M'Pumbu advance] by Dann Stupp (MMAjunkie.com) on March 26, 2011
Davis faced Myron Dennis on October 8, 2011, at Bellator 53. He won via KO in the second round.[http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2011/10/bellator-53-results Bellator 53 results: Saunders and Lima punch tickets to welterweight-tourney finale] by Dann Stupp (MMAjunkie.com) on October 8, 2011
=World Series of Fighting=
In October 2013, it was announced that Davis signed a multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting.[http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/raphael-davis-signs-multi-fight-deal-with-world-series-of-fighting Raphael Davis signs multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting] MMAjunkie.com (October 15, 2013)
Arrest
In April 2012, Davis was arrested at his home in Lomita, California by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's investigators for suspicion of fraudulent claims of workers' compensation from December 2008 to May 2011, while competing in seven professional mixed martial arts matches during this time.[http://www.mmafighting.com/bellator/2012/4/11/2941618/bellator-veteran-raphael-davis-arrested-for-insurance-fraud Bellator veteran Raphael Davis arrested for insurance fraud] by Mike Chiappetta (MMAFighting.com) on April 11, 2012 He was held on $30,000 bail and was released the following day.[http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Updated-Bellator-Veteran-Raphael-Davis-Pleads-Not-Guilty-to-Insurance-Fraud-in-California-42333 Updated: Bellator veteran Raphael Davis pleads not guilty to insurance fraud in California] by Chris Nelson (Sherdog.com) on May 2, 2012
In September 2012, Davis pleaded guilty before the superior court to one felony count of filing a false workers’ compensation claim. The other three counts were dropped as a result of the plea and Davis had to complete 200 hours of community service.[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/09/firefighter-mma-fighter-workers-comp.html Ex-firefighter, an MMA combatant, guilty of workers' comp fraud] L.A. Now (September 6, 2012)[http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-Vet-Raphael-Davis-Pleads-Guilty-to-Filing-False-Workers-Comp-Claim-in-Los-Angeles-45579 Bellator vet. Raphael Davis pleads guilty to filing false workers' comp claim in Los Angeles] by Mike Whitman (Sherdog.com) on September 12, 2012 He was sentenced to three years of probation in March 2013.[http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_22734163/former-lomita-firefighter-sentenced-insurance-fraud Former Lomita firefighter sentenced for insurance fraud] Dailybreeze.com (March 6, 2013)
Mixed martial arts record
{{MMArecordbox
|ko-wins=5
|ko-losses=1
|sub-wins=7
|sub-losses=0
|dec-wins=1
|dec-losses=2
}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|13–3
|Decision (split)
| Titan FC 28: Brilz vs. Davis
|{{dts|2014|May|16}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–2
|Edward Darby
|TKO (punches)
|Xplode Fight Series: Creation
|{{dts|2013|September|21}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:38
|Valley Center, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–2
|Berin Balijagic
|TKO (punches)
|SHC 5: Llorent vs. Reljic
|{{dts|2012|March|24}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:26
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–2
|Myron Dennis
|KO (punch)
|{{dts|2011|October|8}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:29
|Miami, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|10–2
|D.J. Linderman
|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2011|March|26}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:40
|Tunica, Mississippi, United States
|Bellator Season 4 Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|10–1
|Tony Lopez
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2010|October|28}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Hollywood, Florida, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–1
|Demetrius Richards
|Submission (armbar)
|{{dts|2010|June|17}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:51
|Kansas City, Missouri, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–1
|Nikolai Onikienko
|Submission (armbar)
|FEFoMP: Mayor's Cup 2010
|{{dts|2010|May|29}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:40
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–1
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Called Out MMA 1
|{{dts|2009|August|15}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|N/A
|Ontario, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–1
|Jae Young Kim
|TKO (submission to punches)
|{{dts|2009|April|29}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:45
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–1
|Jair Goncalves
|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2009|February|21}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:05
|Tacoma, Washington, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–1
|Brandon Michaels
|Submission
|Total Fighting Alliance 13
|{{dts|2008|November|15}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:22
|Long Beach, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–1
| TKO (submission to punches)
|Valor Fighting: Fight Night
|{{dts|2008|March|7}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:03
|Tustin, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–1
|Kawika Morton
|Submission (choke)
|CCFC: Total Elimination
|{{dts|2007|May|12}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Santa Rosa, California, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|1–1
|Brent Beauparlant
|Decision (unanimous)
|IFL: Gracie vs. Miletich
|{{dts|2006|September|23}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|4:00
|Moline, Illinois, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Mike Martelle
|TKO (strikes)
|Cage of Fire 2
|{{dts|2006|July|9}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
|
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