Raphael Davis

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.

In 2010, with a record of 8-1 and victories over fighters like the TUF 8 finalist Vinny Magalhães and the MFC former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton, 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.

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).

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.

Davis faced Myron Dennis on October 8, 2011, at Bellator 53. He won via KO in the second round.

World Series of Fighting In October 2013, it was announced that Davis signed a multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting.

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. He was held on $30,000 bail and was released the following day.

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. He was sentenced to three years of probation in March 2013.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Jason Brilz Decision (split) Titan FC 28: Brilz vs. Davis

Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Win

Edward Darby TKO (punches) Xplode Fight Series: Creation

Valley Center, California, United States Win

Berin Balijagic TKO (punches) SHC 5: Llorent vs. Reljic

Geneva, Switzerland Win

Myron Dennis KO (punch) Bellator 53

Miami, Oklahoma, United States Loss

D.J. Linderman TKO (punches) Bellator 38

Tunica, Mississippi, United States Bellator Season 4 Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal Win

Tony Lopez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 34

Hollywood, Florida, United States Win

Demetrius Richards Submission (armbar) Bellator 22

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Nikolai Onikienko Submission (armbar) FEFoMP: Mayor's Cup 2010

Khabarovsk, Russia Win

Emanuel Newton Submission (rear-naked choke) Called Out MMA 1

Ontario, California, United States Win

Jae Young Kim TKO (submission to punches) M-1 Challenge 14: Japan

Tokyo, Japan Win

Jair Goncalves TKO (punches) M-1 Challenge 12: USA

Tacoma, Washington, United States Win

Brandon Michaels Submission Total Fighting Alliance 13

Long Beach, California, United States Win

Vinny Magalhães TKO (submission to punches) Valor Fighting: Fight Night

Tustin, California, United States Win

Kawika Morton Submission (choke) CCFC: Total Elimination

Santa Rosa, California, United States Loss

Brent Beauparlant Decision (unanimous) IFL: Gracie vs. Miletich

Moline, Illinois, United States Win

Mike Martelle TKO (strikes) Cage of Fire 2

Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico