Lyoto Machida vs Phil Davis

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Fighter 2
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Key Stats

Lyoto MachidavsPhil Davis
24
Fights
13
16
Wins
9
8
Losses
3
0
No Contests
1
8
Finishes
3
2
Title Wins
0
5
Title Fights
0
44:41
Control Time
56:50

Striking Stats

Lyoto MachidavsPhil Davis
716
Sig. Strikes Landed
485
51.7%
Sig. Strike Acc.
34.5%
29.8
Sig. Str / Fight
37.3
14
Knockdowns
0
360
Head Strikes
272
196
Body Strikes
149
160
Leg Strikes
64

Grappling Stats

Lyoto MachidavsPhil Davis
14
Takedowns Landed
31
63.6%
Takedown Acc.
35.6%
0.6
TD / Fight
2.4
8
Sub. Attempts
6
2
Reversals
0

Tale of the Tape

MachidavsDavis
48 yrs
Age
42 yrs
6' 1"
Height
6' 2"
185 lbs.
Weight
205 lbs.
74"
Reach
79"
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
1,099
ELO Rating
1,130
1,279
Peak ELO
1,180
66.7%
Win Rate
69.2%
50.0%
Finish Rate
33.3%
179
Days / Fight
151

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

MachidavsDavis
Retired
Status
Retired
2
Win Streak
0
8
Best Streak
5
LLLWW
Last 5 (old → new)
WWLWL

Win Methods

MachidavsDavis
7 (43.8%)
KO/TKO
0 (0.0%)
1 (6.3%)
Submission
3 (33.3%)
8 (50.0%)
Decision
6 (66.7%)

Head-to-Head Record

Lyoto Machida0
–
Phil Davis1
L
UFC 163: Aldo vs JungDecision - Unanimous - R3
Aug 3, 2013

Common Opponents (2)

MachidavsDavis
W1W
Ryan Bader
L1L
W1W
Rashad Evans
L1L
Who Wins?
Lyoto Machida ProfilePhil Davis Profile

Lyoto Machida vs Phil Davis: Matchup Breakdown

Lyoto Machida is 16-8 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 66.7% win rate. Phil Davis is 9-3 (1 NC) at Light Heavyweight, winning 69.2% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Phil Davis leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 163: Aldo vs Jung on Aug 3, 2013, won by Phil Davis by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Phil Davis holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,130 to 1,099. Career peaks are 1,279 for Lyoto Machida and 1,180 for Phil Davis. Lyoto Machida has 7 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 16 victories, a 50.0% finish rate. Phil Davis has 0 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins, finishing 33.3% of the time.

Lyoto Machida stands 6' 1" with a reach of 74" and fights southpaw. Phil Davis is 6' 2" with a reach of 79", orthodox. That is a 5-inch reach advantage for Phil Davis. Lyoto Machida is 48, Phil Davis is 42.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Lyoto Machida has landed 716 significant strikes at 51.7% accuracy with 14 takedowns and 44:41 of control time. Phil Davis has landed 485 at 34.5% with 31 takedowns and 56:50 of control.

Lyoto Machida has 5 title fights (2 won) against 0 (0 won) for Phil Davis. They share 2 common opponents: Ryan Bader, Rashad Evans.

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Have Lyoto Machida and Phil Davis fought before?

Yes. Lyoto Machida and Phil Davis have fought once in the UFC. Phil Davis won by unanimous decision at UFC 163: Aldo vs Jung on August 3, 2013.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Lyoto Machida or Phil Davis?

Lyoto Machida has more UFC wins: 16 to 9. Lyoto Machida's UFC record is 16-8; Phil Davis's is 9-3 (1 NC).

KO/TKO wins: Lyoto Machida 7, Phil Davis 0. Submission wins: Lyoto Machida 1, Phil Davis 3.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Lyoto Machida or Phil Davis?

Phil Davis is taller at 6'2", to Lyoto Machida's 6'1" (1 inch). Phil Davis has the longer reach: 79 inches to 74.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.