PHIL DAVIS

 
Phil Davis Height: 6-2   Weight: 205

Age: 27   From: Harrisburg, Penn.

Record: 9-0   Reach: 79

Submissions: 26%

Takedowns: 42%

Striking: 32%

Last five fights:
March 26, 2011: def. A. Rogerio Nogueira, Rd. 3 Decision
Nov. 20, 2010: def. Tim Boetsch, Rd. 2 Submission
Aug. 7, 2010: def. Rodney Wallace, Rd. 3 Decision
April 10, 2010: def. A. Gustafsson, Rd. 1 Submission
Feb. 6, 2010: def. Brian Stann, Rd. 3 Decision

Fight Network analysis: Davis, 27, a former NCAA champion and four-time Division I All-American, dominated Brian Stann in his February 2010 UFC debut. The Alliance MMA standout has taken the same path as Evans, transitioning from a traditional college wrestling background. His potential is limitless, but he still comes across as awkward and uncomfortable trading strikes on his feet. Relying heavily on his wrestling pedigree to dictate fights has worked well for him so far, but taking Evans down is not a simple proposition.

 

JUNIOR DOS SANTOS

 
Junior Dos Santos Height: 6-4   Weight: 239

Age: 27   From: Santa Catarina, Brazil

Record: 13-1   Reach: 77

Submissions: --

Takedowns: 15%

Striking: 85%

Last five fights:
June 11, 2011: def. Shane Corwin, Rd. 3 decision
Aug. 7, 2010: def. Roy Nelson, Rd. 3 decision
March 21, 2010: def. Gabriel Gonzaga, Rd. 1 KO/TKO
Jan. 2, 2010: def. Gilbert Yvel, Rd. 1 KO/TKO
Sept. 19, 2009: def. Mirko Cro Cop, Rd. 3 submission

Fight Network analysis: The Team Nogueira product currently holds a brown belt under his master "Minotauro," but heavy hands and accurate punching are his most menacing assets. Like the titleholder, the Brazilian challenger has been outstanding since joining the UFC, which leaves little room for negative interpretation.

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