MFC Signs Davis, Targets April 8 Debut for UFC Veteran (2/27/2011 10:19:46 PM)
The Canada-based Maximum Fighting Championship on Sunday announced the signing of UFC veteran Marcus Davis to a multi-fight agreement. Terms of the deal were not disclosed
UFC Vet Marcus Davis Signs With Maximum Fighting Championships (2/26/2011 5:00:28 AM)
Former UFC welterweight and lightweight competitor Marcus Davis has signed a deal to compete for Maximum Fighting Championships. It is unknown when Davis will make his debut with the promotion.
Former UFC Lightweight Marcus Davis To Co-Promote First Sanctioned MMA Event In Maine (2/20/2011 2:00:16 AM)
Former UFC lightweight and welterweight competitor "The Irish Hand Grenade" Marcus Davis will move on with life after the UFC by co-promoting the first sanctioned mixed martial arts event to occur in the state of Maine. The event is set for April 30 in Portland, Maine at the Stevens Avenue Armory.
Retirement Not in Davis’ Plans (2/9/2011 1:22:20 AM)
The explosive right hand of Jeremy Stephens might have removed Marcus Davis from the UFC payroll, but 37-year-old Maine native has no plans to retire.
UFC releases former contender Marcus Davis following UFC 125 loss (1/6/2011 5:50:00 PM)
After 15 fights, four fight-night bonuses, a spot on the organization's reality series, former welterweight title contention, and a handful of high-profile international fights, Marcus Davis received his UFC walking papers following a UFC 125 loss to Jeremy Stephens. Davis' manager, Joe Cavallaro, today confirmed the release with MMAjunkie.com. The 37-year-old will continue fighting in MMA professionally, and he'll do so at 155 pounds with the hopes of getting back to the UFC.
Davis Released by UFC Following Loss to Stephens (1/6/2011 11:23:51 AM)
After 15 appearances in the Octagon, Marcus Davis has been released by the UFC.
Marcus Davis Released by UFC After Latest Loss at UFC 125 (1/6/2011 8:11:57 AM)
Marcus Davis has been released by the UFC after the veteran suffered his second-straight straight loss and fourth in five fights to Jeremy Stephens at Satuday's UFC 125 event.
UFC 125 medical suspensions: Nasal fractures hit Edgar, Vera, Davis and Baroni (1/3/2011 10:30:00 PM)
The Nevada State Athletic Commission issued medical suspensions to nine fighters from this past weekend's UFC 125 card, and more than half could be out up to six months. In fact, headliner Frankie Edgar, Brandon Vera, Marcus Davis and Phil Baroni all received lengthy suspensions due to nasal fractures. MMAjunkie.com today requested and received the list of suspensions from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
UFC 125 preliminary-card recap: Stephens floors Davis, Poirier shocks Grispi (1/2/2011 2:50:00 AM)
LAS VEGAS - Just as Marcus Davis appeared on his way to a decision win and successful lightweight debut, Jeremy Stephens' right hand came a knockin'. Staggered in the first and third rounds and sometimes struggling to land cleanly on his opponent, Stephens unloaded a perfectly placed right hand to set up a third-round knockout victory. The bout was the featured attraction on UFC 125's preliminary card, a portion of which aired live on ION Television from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
UFC 125 Prelims: Stephens Storms from Behind, KOs Davis (1/1/2011 7:11:57 PM)
Jeremy Stephens gave Marcus Davis a rude welcome to the lightweight division, knocking out “The Irish Hand Grenade” 2:33 into the third round at UFC 125 “Resolution” on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Marcus Davis - The Fighter Remains (12/29/2010 6:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Wilcox, Britt, Shivers, Davis, TSJ winner (11/16/2010 4:30:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Strikeforce Challengers 12 headliner Justin Wilcox and featured preliminary-card fighters Antwain Britt and Wes Shivers, who both compete at Friday's Showtime-televised event in Mississippi. Additionally, UFC 125 fighter Marcus Davis explains his move to lightweight, and The Sunday Junkie winner Adrian Mall discusses his winning entry on this past weekend's UFC 122 event and Nate Marquardt vs. Yushin Okamu main event. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Davis vs. Stephens, Roberts vs. Soto official for "UFC 125: Resolution" (11/15/2010 12:00:00 PM)
The UFC's stacked New Year's Day card is nearing completion. UFC brass today officially added Marcus Davis vs. Jeremy Stephens and Daniel Roberts vs. Greg Soto to the UFC 125 preliminary card. Both contested previously were reported by MMAjunkie.com.
Lightweights Marcus Davis vs. Jeremy Stephens on tap for UFC 125 (11/10/2010 5:20:00 PM)
Jeremy Stephens will get the fight he wanted. Sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that Stephens will welcome former welterweight Marcus Davis to the 155-pound division at January's UFC 125 event. The fight, which Stephens campaigned for, is expected to be finalized in the coming days.
Davis Faces Stephens in Lightweight Debut at UFC 125 (11/10/2010 11:29:21 AM)
“Ultimate Fighter” season two competitor Marcus Davis will make the drop from welterweight to lightweight to take on hard-punching Jeremy Stephens at UFC 125 on New Years Day
Marcus Davis Drops to Lightweight Against Jeremy Stephens at UFC 125 (11/10/2010 8:05:20 AM)
Marcus Davis is dropping from welterweight to lightweight and is expected to meet Jeremy Stephens in his 155-pound debut at UFC 125 on New Year's Day in Las Vegas.
Jeremy Stephens wants to welcome Marcus Davis to UFC lightweight division (10/29/2010 2:00:00 PM)
Who needs matchmakers when you're Jeremy Stephens? The UFC lightweight on Thursday took to Twitter for his next career request: a meeting with Marcus Davis, who on Tuesday told MMAjunkie.com that he's moving down from welterweight to Stephens' territory. "Please give me that fight!" Stephens wrote.
UFC vet Marcus Davis dropping to lightweight, contemplating retirement (10/26/2010 9:15:00 PM)
After seven years at welterweight, Marcus Davis will drop to the lightweight division for his next UFC appearance. Davis today made the news official with MMAjunkie.com and said he made the decision after the realization that his frame is better suited for 155 pounds. And with retirement a serious consideration at this point in his career, Davis plans to remain in the new weight class until he calls it quits on a once-unlikely MMA career.
UFC 118 bonus winners: Diaz, Davis and Lauzon earn $60K fighter awards (8/29/2010 5:30:00 AM)
BOSTON - Joe Lauzon, Nate Diaz and Marcus Davis earned $60,000 fight-night bonuses for their performances at Saturday's UFC 118 event. Lauzon picked up the "Submission of the Night" bonus, and Diaz and Davis earned "Fight of the Night" honors. The usual "Knockout of the Night" bonus wasn't awarded since the the event featured no KO victories. MMAjunkie.com learned of the award winners and bonus amounts while at the post-UFC 118 press conference.
Nate Diaz Brutalizes Davis Into Submission (8/29/2010 3:29:02 AM)
Nate Diaz and Marcus Davis went toe-to-toe at UFC 118, but Diaz ended up crushing Davis' right eye and then putting him to sleep...
UFC 118 Bonuses: Joe Lauzon, Nate Diaz, Marcus Davis Earn $60K Awards (8/28/2010 8:41:30 PM)
Joe Lauzon scored UFC 118's "Submission of the Night" and Nate Diaz and Marcus Davis earned "Fight of the Night" honors, but UFC 118 included no KO wins leaving the typical "Knockout of the Night" award unclaimed.
Marcus Davis Prepared For Nate Diaz (8/28/2010 7:59:12 AM)
Marcus Davis excited to fight in Boston, prepared for the problems Nate Diaz presents in the Octagon...
Davis Identifies with Opponent Diaz (8/28/2010 12:30:37 AM)
When UFC welterweight Marcus Davis looks at Nate Diaz, he sees a lot of himself in the 25-year-old Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu fighter.
A veteran of Boston's boxing circuit, UFC 118's Marcus Davis thankful for MMA (8/25/2010 8:50:00 PM)
Fighting at TD Garden means coming full circle for UFC welterweight Marcus Davis. Davis, who recently turned 37, is the only competitor on Saturday's UFC 118 card who's fought in the storied arena (the original Boston Garden, not the corporate-sponsored version seen today). He was 21 when he knocked out Joe LaRoux for the second time in what he said was the last boxing card held at the 67-year-old arena