Phil Davis

  1. Jon Jones Pokes Fun at Chuck Liddell, Phil Davis and Eye-Gouging Accusations

    In a world where everyone wants to be a hero, Jon Jones appears to finally be warming up to the idea that destiny may have laid out a different path for him...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 1 month ago 14,472 reads 58 comments

  2. Tale of Two Phil Davis' and the Road Less Traveled

    Once upon a time, there was a UFC fighter named Phil Davis , who tore onto the scene with pink tights and prospective excellence. His inner circle knew him as “Mr...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 2 months ago 12,928 reads 45 comments

  3. Jon Jones Takes to Twitter; Offers Phil Davis His Teddy (Bear)

    Jon Jones isn’t quite done pouring salt in the wounds of Phil Davis. The reigning light heavyweight champ hopped on Twitter a few days ago, continuing to poke fun at Davis’ shocking loss to Anthony Johnson at UFC 172...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 2 months ago 13,931 reads 33 comments

  4. UFC 172: 3 Fights for Glover Teixeira to Take Next

    Glover Teixeira came up short in his title bid against Jon Jones at UFC 172 , and now he must look toward the future. Teixeira is a talented fighter. He has a good ground game and power in his hands...

    Nathan McCarter Written by Nathan McCarter about 3 months ago 53,102 reads 8 comments

  5. UFC 172: Phil Davis and the Worst Week Ever

    Ever have one of those weeks? You're not feeling great about your job, your boss is giving you a hard time , you don't know where to turn or what to do...

    Matthew Ryder Written by Matthew Ryder about 3 months ago 10,873 reads 28 comments

  6. UFC 172: Jon Jones Gets Last Laugh in Feud with Phil Davis

    Jon Jones was all smiles on Saturday night after winning his eighth UFC title fight and watching Phil Davis fall to Anthony Johnson...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 3 months ago 10,278 reads 34 comments

  7. UFC 172 Video: Highlights from Davis vs. Johnson

    In the week leading up to UFC 172 and his bout with Anthony Johnson, Phil Davis seemed to be selling a potential title fight with Jon Jones...

    Sean Smith Written by Sean Smith about 3 months ago 8,624 reads 4 comments

  8. Twitter Reacts to Phil Davis' Shocking Loss to Anthony Johnson

    Phil Davis looked past Anthony Johnson and paid the price at UFC 172 . The familiar odor of humble pie filled the Octagon on Saturday night as Johnson stuffed every takedown and handed Davis the worst beating of his professional career...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 3 months ago 7,751 reads 7 comments

  9. UFC 172 Results: Grades for Every Main Card Fighter

    The UFC returned to the airwaves on Saturday night, offering up UFC 172 to a debutante crowd in Baltimore...

    Matthew Ryder Written by Matthew Ryder about 3 months ago 21,576 reads 26 comments

  10. Phil Davis vs. Anthony Johnson: What We Learned from UFC 172 Co-Main Event

    Anthony "Rumble" Johnson made his much-hyped return to the UFC opposite No. 4-ranked Phil Davis ...and it did not go as most expected...

    Steven Rondina Written by Steven Rondina about 3 months ago 16,131 reads 52 comments

  11. UFC 172 Predictions: Predicting the Winners of Every Main Card Fight

    UFC 172 hits Baltimore Arena on Saturday night, bringing some fresh action to a sports town enjoying success with the Orioles and Ravens over the past few years...

    Matthew Ryder Written by Matthew Ryder about 3 months ago 2,401 reads 0 comments

  12. Phil Davis: It's Time to Walk the Walk at UFC 172

    What a difference a week can make. It wasn't that long ago that Dana White was saying light heavyweight stalwart Phil Davis was basically too bland to ever be a contender, according to a report by Steven Marrocco on MMAJunkie...

    Matthew Ryder Written by Matthew Ryder about 3 months ago 1,706 reads 4 comments

  13. Davis vs. Johnson: Keys for Both Fighters in UFC 172 Light Heavyweight Bout

    Anthony "Rumble" Johnson figures to have his hands full and then some in his return to the Octagon on Saturday in his UFC 172 co-main event light heavyweight bout with Phil Davis ...

    Steven Cook Written by Steven Cook about 3 months ago 6,712 reads 4 comments

  14. Davis vs. Johnson: Mr. Wonderful Will Impose His Will on Rumble

    Anthony "Rumble" Johnson couldn't have drawn a worse matchup in his return to the UFC. "Mr. Wonderful" Phil Davis ' style seems certain to give Johnson fits at UFC 172 in Baltimore Saturday...

    Brian Mazique Written by Brian Mazique about 3 months ago 1,789 reads 26 comments

  15. Phil Davis Rips Jon Jones, Dismisses Anthony Johnson at UFC 172 Media Day

    Phil Davis channeled his inner Chael Sonnen on Thursday, April 24, at the UFC 172 media day, ripping UFC light heavyweight champion ...

    Hunter Homistek Written by Hunter Homistek about 3 months ago 16,959 reads 94 comments

  16. Phil Davis Needs a Signature Win at UFC 172

    Phil Davis will step inside the Octagon for the 11th time on Saturday at UFC 172 , and it will be his most important fight as a professional fighter...

    Nathan McCarter Written by Nathan McCarter about 3 months ago 1,731 reads 9 comments

  17. Phil Davis Puts Jon Jones on Blast, but Maintains Focus on Anthony Johnson

    Phil Davis has always been known as a quiet man. He is someone who goes in the cage to fight but keeps a low profile outside of it. He has never done much trash talking...

    Jeremy Botter Written by Jeremy Botter about 3 months ago 27,535 reads 160 comments

  18. UFC 172: Phil Davis vs. Anthony Johnson Head-to-Toe Breakdown

    Before Jon Jones defends his illustrious title opposite Brazilian powerhouse Glover Teixeira at UFC 172 , two more light heavyweights will wage war as part of Saturday's main card...

    Dan Hiergesell Written by Dan Hiergesell about 3 months ago 10,356 reads 38 comments

  19. UFC 172: Anthony Johnson Is Out to Make a Statement in His Return to the Octagon

    There has never been a question about the talent Anthony Johnson possesses. The savvy veteran has built a successful resume on the strength of his unique blend of power and use of ...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 3 months ago 8,849 reads 45 comments

  20. Phil Davis: I'm Not Convinced Jon Jones Is Fighting at UFC 172

    UFC light heavyweight contender Phil Davis isn't sold on 205-pound champion Jon Jones defending his title at UFC 172 at the end of this month. Speaking with MMA Junkie , "Mr...

    John Heinis Written by John Heinis about 3 months ago 26,736 reads 138 comments

  21. Anthony Johnson vs. Phil Davis: An Early Head-to-Toe Breakdown

    Dana White made the announcement via Twitter that Anthony Johnson would be returning to the UFC. He is scheduled to take on No. 4 ranked Phil Davis at UFC 172 in Baltimore...

    Nathan McCarter Written by Nathan McCarter about 5 months ago 6,983 reads 18 comments

  22. Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson Returning to UFC, Faces Phil Davis at UFC 172

    After starching all comers in the World Series of Fighting, Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is set to make his return to the UFC...

    Steven Rondina Written by Steven Rondina about 5 months ago 17,569 reads 70 comments

  23. Phil Davis Doesn't Think Jon Jones Will Fight Glover Teixeira

    Phil Davis, “Mr. Wonderful,” is ready and willing to step in and fight Glover Teixeira at UFC 172 because he doesn ’t think Jon Jones will make the fight...

    Levi Nile Written by Levi Nile about 6 months ago 15,323 reads 97 comments

  24. 3 Local Fighters We'd Love to See on a Baltimore UFC Card

    There are rumors that UFC 172 , scheduled for April 12, might go down in Baltimore . The event also is purportedly being headlined by a title fight between light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and challenger Glover Teixeira...

    Scott Harris Written by Scott Harris about 6 months ago 1,947 reads 6 comments

  25. Report: Phil Davis Wants to Fight Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua in His Next Fight

    There was a lot of doubt and uncertainty surrounding Mauricio Rua heading into his last fight against James Te Huna at UFC Fight Night 33, and "Shogun" silenced those critics in highlight-reel fashion...

    Duane Finley Written by Duane Finley about 7 months ago 10,232 reads 86 comments