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.Brasil conhece adversários no M-1 Challenge by Guilherme Cruz (Tatame.com.br) on February 5, 2009"M-1 Challenge Japan – 3rd edition" summary and results by Jack Bratcher (ProMMAnow.com) on April 29, 2009

In 2010, with a record of 8-1 and victories over fighters like the TUF 8 finalist Vinny MagalhãesM-1 Global team USA west light heavyweight standout, Raphael Davis prommanow.com (February 26, 2009) and the MFC former light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton,Top prospect Myron Dennis takes on Raphael Davis at Bellator 53 by Richard Anderson Mann (ProMMAnow.com) on October 3, 2011 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.Bellator 22 recap: Dan Hornbuckle can't stop the Funk; Askren claims tourney win MMAjunkie.com (June 17, 2010)

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).Bellator 34 results and recap for 'Lombard vs Shlemenko' on Oct. 28 in Hollywood by Geno Mrosko (MMAmania.com) on October 28, 2010

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.Bellator 38 results: Hale (inverted triangle), Carpenter, Linderman, M'Pumbu advance by Dann Stupp (MMAjunkie.com) on March 26, 2011

Davis faced Myron Dennis on October 8, 2011, at Bellator 53. He won via KO in the second round.Bellator 53 results: Saunders and Lima punch tickets to welterweight-tourney finale by Dann Stupp (MMAjunkie.com) on October 8, 2011

World Series of Fighting In October 2013, it was announced that Davis signed a multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting.Raphael Davis signs multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting MMAjunkie.com (October 15, 2013)

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.Bellator veteran Raphael Davis arrested for insurance fraud by Mike Chiappetta (MMAFighting.com) on April 11, 2012 He was held on $30,000 bail and was released the following day.Updated: Bellator veteran Raphael Davis pleads not guilty to insurance fraud in California by Chris Nelson (Sherdog.com) on May 2, 2012

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.Ex-firefighter, an MMA combatant, guilty of workers' comp fraud L.A. Now (September 6, 2012)Bellator vet. Raphael Davis pleads guilty to filing false workers' comp claim in Los Angeles by Mike Whitman (Sherdog.com) on September 12, 2012 He was sentenced to three years of probation in March 2013.Former Lomita firefighter sentenced for insurance fraud Dailybreeze.com (March 6, 2013)

Mixed martial arts record

References

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