“The Irish Hand Grenade” Marcus Davis's Professional MMA debut
Davis made his professional debut against Shaun Gay on August 22, 2003, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Shaun Gay who carried a 3-6-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Marcus Davis beat Shaun Gay by KO/TKO at 2:09 of Round 1.
“The Irish Hand Grenade” Marcus Davis's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Davis made his debut in the UFC against Melvin Guillard on November 5, 2005, fighting on the preliminary card of The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale having compiled a 3-2-0 professional MMA record.
Marcus Davis lost to Melvin Guillard by KO/TKO at 2:55 of Round 2.
Since his debut, Davis has gone on to fight a total of 15 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 9-6-0.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Davis took his next fight at CZ on April 8, 2006, fighting against Andy Normington on the main event of Combat Zone 14: In the Cage.
Marcus Davis beat Andy Normington by Submission at 1:41 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 5 fights outside of the promotion, Davis returned to the UFC on October 10, 2006, fighting against Forrest Petz on the preliminary card of UFC The Final Chapter: Ortiz vs Shamrock 3.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 8-3-0
Marcus Davis beat Forrest Petz by Submission at 4:58 of Round 1.
The first man to defeat Paul Kelly
Davis defeated the previously unbeaten Paul Kelly on October 18, 2008, at UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben. Paul Kelly came into the fight with a 8-0-0 record. Davis was a -313 betting favorite going into the fight. Marcus Davis beat Paul Kelly by Submission at 2:16 of Round 2.
When was Marcus Davis's last win?
Davis's last win came against Stephen Stengel at Premier FC 32 on Friday November 19, 2021. Marcus Davis beat Stephen Stengel by Submission at of Round 1.