Brandon Davis
Brandon Michael Davis (born May 8, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Background. Davis began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 20, while attending Mississippi State University. His first fight came after training just for four months of training. He later transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA) and joined Dana White's Contender Series, where he earned his contract with UFC. Mixed martial arts career. Early career. Davis fought mostly in the southern region especially his adopted state of Mississippi. He participated  in Dana White's Contender Series 4 in 2017 where he won the fight against Austin Arnett and he was signed by UFC. He amassed a record of 8—2, on a seven winning streak of prior joining UFC. Ultimate Fighting Championship. Davis made his promotion debut on January 20, 2018, facing Kyle Bochniak, at UFC 220. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. On February 18, 2018, Davis was scheduled to meet Humberto Bandenay at . However, due to visa issue, Bandenay was pulled from the card and was replaced by Steven Peterson. He won the fight via unanimous decision. This  fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. His next fight came three months later on May 19, 2018. He faced Enrique Barzola at . He lost his second UFC fight via unanimous decision. Davis faced Zabit Magomedsharipov on September 8, 2018 at UFC 228. He lost the fight via submission in the second round. Davis faced touted newcomer Randy Costa on April 13, 2019 at UFC 236. He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round. Davis faced Kang Kyung-ho on August 17, 2019 at UFC 241. He lost the fight via split  decision. Davis faced promotional newcomer Giga Chikadze on September 28, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 18. He lost the fight via split decision. Davis was subsequently released from the UFC. Post-UFC career. After being released from the UFC, Davis signed with Gulf Coast MMA. He won three fights in a row meanwhile capturing the organization's Bantamweight Championship. In his first title defense attempt, he faced Josh Huber for the Gulf Coast MMA Bantamweight Championship at Gulf Coast MMA 11 on August 14, 2021. He won the fight via first-round knockout. Return to UFC. Davis faced Danaa Batgerel  on October 16, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 195. Davis lost the fight via technical knockout in round one. Personal life. Davis earned an Athletic Training degree from Itawamba Community College and a degree in Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University.