LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Marcus Davis
22-9
Age
49
Height
5'10"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
08:44
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 4R2 3R3 2
Last 5
WLLWL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Houlton, United States
Fight History
WIN
SC
vs Shonie Carter
UFC Fight Night: Sanchez vs Riggs· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JS
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC 125: Resolution· 2011-01-01
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 2:33
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 2:33
LOSS
ND
vs Nate Diaz
UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2· 2010-08-28
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground Technical Submission
R3 4:02
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground Technical Submission·R3 4:02
WIN
JG
vs Jonathan Goulet
UFC 113: Machida vs Shogun 2· 2010-05-08
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 1:23
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 1:23
LOSS
BS
vs Ben Saunders
UFC 106: Ortiz vs Griffin 2· 2009-11-21
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R1 3:24
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R1 3:24
LOSS
DH
vs Dan Hardy
UFC 99: The Comeback· 2009-06-13
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
CL
vs Chris Lytle
UFC 93: Franklin vs Henderson· 2009-01-17
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
PK
vs Paul Kelly
UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben· 2008-10-18
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
R2 2:16
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Guard·R2 2:16
LOSS
MS
vs Mike Swick
UFC 85: Bedlam· 2008-06-07
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JL
vs Jess Liaudin
UFC 80: Rapid Fire· 2008-01-19
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:04
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:04
WIN
PT
vs Paul Taylor
UFC 75: Champion vs Champion· 2007-09-08
Submission
Armbar From Bottom Guard
R1 4:14
SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R1 4:14
WIN
JT
vs Jason Tan
UFC 72: Victory· 2007-06-16
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 1:15
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:15
WIN
PS
vs Pete Spratt
UFC 69: Shootout· 2007-04-07
Submission
Ankle Lock After Drop to Ground
R2 2:57
SubmissionAnkle Lock After Drop to Ground·R2 2:57
WIN
FP
vs Forrest Petz
Ortiz vs Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
R1 4:58
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R1 4:58
LOSS
MG
vs Melvin Guillard
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin Finale
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Facial Cuts
R2 2:55
TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cuts·R2 2:55
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.7/min
Grappling
1.60 TD
Defense
66%
⚖️Marcus adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
43% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
57% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punches to Head At Distance
#12
67% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (4 techniques, 4 total finishes)
From Guard
Armbar From Bottom Guard
#21
25% of subs
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
#41
25% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
#31
25% of subs
Other
Ankle Lock After Drop to Ground
#11
25% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head At Distance (2x, 67% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 4 different submission techniques. Led by Ankle Lock After Drop to Ground (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🔒🎪 Finishing tool collection: 6 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (66%) and Sub/15min (1.4).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (66%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (125% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
66%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
37% acc68%
Clinch
61% acc19%
Ground
76% acc13%
Striking Differential-0.07/min
2.72 landed/min2.79 absorbed/min
2.72
Landed/Min
2.79
Absorbed/Min
0.69
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed356
Sig. Strikes Attempted896
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.
Strong defense at 66%.
Elite KD exchange: deals 3.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
48%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
48%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
48%(est)
Landed
14
Defended
15
Total
29
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.60
TD / 15min
1.37
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
29
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
28
Landed
58
Attempted
48%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
12 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
33%
R3
17%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.60/15min.
TD defense at 48% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.37/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 12 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
712
1.18
Ratio
Absorbed
604
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
12/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.6
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.6
Standing %
81%
R3 vs R1 Output
125%
Key Insights
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (29.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 125% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 15 fights
R1 Control
1:24
R2 Control
0:37
R3 Control
0:27
R1 to Final
+14%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+12.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-15.8pp
Body
+3.7pp
Leg
+12.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-22.3pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2572
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights