With only nine MMA fights under his belt, 27-year-old Phil Davis has already moved into title contention in the UFC’s light heavyweight division.
This Saturday, Davis will fight on the biggest stage in the sport when he meets Rashad Evans in the main event of UFC on FOX 2. To add to the pressure, a championship fight against 205-pound champion Jon Jones could hang in the balance.
Undoubtedly, Davis’ upcoming bout against Evans will be the most important showing of his young MMA career.
Before Davis makes his way to the Octagon for one of the biggest moments of his life, let’s take a look at five things that make Davis the fighter he has become today.