SEATTLE – It was far from dominating, but fast-rising prospect Phil Davis got what he expected in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 24 main event with veteran light heavyweight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira: a test.
Nogueira initially stuffed all of his opponent’s takedown attempts and battered him with counter punches, but Davis ultimately wore down the vet, implemented his wrestling-oriented game plan, and landed some effective ground and pound for a unanimous-decision victory.
The bout, which marked Davis’ first UFC headliner, took place at Seattle’s KeyArena and aired on Spike TV.