Brandon Michael Davis (born May 8, 1990) is an American

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who competed in the

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division of the

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(UFC).

Background

Davis began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 20, while attending

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. 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

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. 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

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, at

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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. On February 18, 2018, Davis was scheduled to meet

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at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros. However, due to visa issue, Bandenay was pulled from the card and was replaced by

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. 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

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at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman. He lost his second UFC fight via unanimous decision. Davis faced

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on September 8, 2018, at

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. He lost the fight via submission in the second round. Davis faced touted newcomer

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on April 13, 2019, at

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. He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round. Davis faced

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on August 17, 2019, at

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. He lost the fight via split decision. Davis faced promotional newcomer

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on September 28, 2019, at

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. 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

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on October 16, 2021, at

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. Davis lost the fight via technical knockout in round one. Davis faced Leomana Martinez on October 15, 2022, at

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. He lost the fight via split decision. It was announced in mid January that Davis was released by UFC.

Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA

After losing against Joshua Weems at Gulf Coast MMA 9 via unanimous decision, Davis faced Ago Huskić on September 8, 2023, at Gamebred Fighting Championship 5, losing once again via unanimous decision. Davis faced Joe Penafiel at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 6 on November 10, 2023. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Personal life

Davis earned an Athletic Training degree from

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and a degree in Biological Sciences at

Championships and accomplishments

** Fight of the Night (One time) *Gulf Coast MMA **Gulf Coast MMA Bantamweight Championship (one time; current) ***One successful title defense

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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