Chris Davis (fighter)
# Chris Davis (fighter)

Chris Davis (born November 18, 1982) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2008 until 2013, he fought in Bellator.

## Background

Born and raised in Alabama, Davis is a former Marine.

## 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.

### Bellator Fighting Championships

Davis signed with Bellator in February 2011. Davis took part in the Season Four Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal at Bellator 38 against Christian M'Pumbu. He lost the fight via TKO at 3:34 in round 3.

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.

### 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.

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.

## Personal life

Davis currently works as a Public Adjuster for the Noble Public Adjusting Group.

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :

| 16 matches | 10 wins | 6 losses |
| - | - | - |
| By knockout | 5 | 4 |
| By submission | 5 | 2 |
| By decision | 0 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 10–6 | Terry Holder | TKO (punches) | Strike Hard Productions 28 | August 10, 2013 | 1 | 3:18 | Birmingham, Alabama, United States | |
| Loss | 10–5 | William Hill | TKO (punches) | Rogue Warrior Championships 3 | September 6, 2012 | 1 | 4:46 | Green Bay, Wisconsin | |
| Loss | 10–4 | Travis Wiuff | TKO (punches) | Bellator 71 | June 22, 2012 | 1 | 4:19 | Chester, West Virginia | |
| Loss | 10–3 | Christian M'Pumbu | TKO (punches) | Bellator 38 | March 26, 2011 | 3 | 3:34 | Tunica, Mississippi, United States | Bellator Season Four Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 10–2 | Francisco France | KO (punches) | Empire Fighting Championships: A Night of Reckoning 3 | April 23, 2010 | 2 | 3:27 | Tunica, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Kendrick Watkins | TKO (punches) | Rumble at Raxx 7 | January 30, 2010 | 1 | 1:05 | Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Brian Imes | TKO (punches) | 5150 Combat League / Xtreme Fighting League: New Year's Revolution | January 16, 2010 | 1 | 2:22 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 7–2 | Vinny Magalhães | Submission (triangle choke) | CFP: Carolina Crown 2 | October 24, 2009 | 1 | 1:13 | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Chris Bell | Submission (armbar) | Rumble at Raxx 6 | October 17, 2009 | 1 | 0:58 | Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Chris Bell | Submission (armbar) | Cajun Fighting Championships | June 26, 2009 | 1 | 2:03 | Lafayette, Louisiana, United States | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Jeremy Horn | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Adrenaline MMA 3: Bragging Rights | June 13, 2009 | 1 | 4:17 | Birmingham, Alabama, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Brett Chism | Submission (armbar) | DPP: Blood, Sweat & Victory | March 14, 2009 | 1 | 1:10 | Columbus, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Brad Rinehart | TKO (punches) | Rumble at Raxx 4 | January 17, 2009 | 1 | 1:06 | Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Donavin Hawkey | Submission (armbar) | XFC 6: Clash of the Continents | December 5, 2008 | 1 | 3:58 | Tampa, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Mike Perez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Rumble at Raxx 3 | October 17, 2008 | 1 | 1:18 | Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Patrick Mandio | TKO (doctor stoppage) | EFN: Gadsden Extreme Fight Night | June 29, 2008 | 2 | 5:00 | Gadsden, Alabama, United States | |
