Marcus Davis “The Irish Hand Grenade”
Lightweight · ORCA rating 54/100 · peak 67 · Grappler · 9–6 in 15 graded UFC bouts
ORCA analysis
Marcus Davis finished with an ORCA rating of 54 (career peak 67); without a recent bout, Marcus Davis sits off the current Lightweight board. The profile peaks in striking defence: 84 (opponent strike accuracy allowed 89). The weak side is grappling defence, which grades 23. 7 of 9 UFC wins came inside the distance (3 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission).
Grades
| Family | Grade | Lightweight rank | Best reliable sub-grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking offence | 45 | — | — |
| Striking defence | 84 | — | Opponent strike accuracy allowed 89 |
| Grappling offence | 66 | — | — |
| Grappling defence | 23 | — | — |
Strongest sub-grade: Opponent strike accuracy allowed 89.
Profile
- Division
- Lightweight
- ORCA rating
- 54 (peak 67)
- UFC record
- 9–6
- Pro record
- 22–9
- Graded UFC bouts
- 15
- Style
- Grappler
- Age
- 53
- Height
- 5′10″ (178 cm)
- Reach
- 70″ (178 cm)
- Stance
- Southpaw
Career stats
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 2.72
- Significant strike accuracy: 42%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 2.79
- Significant strike defence: 64%
- Takedowns landed per 15 minutes: 1.6
- Takedown accuracy: 49%
- Takedown defence: 48%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 1.37
Fight history
- 2011-01-01 · L vs Jeremy Stephens · KO/TKO · UFC 125: Resolution
- 2010-08-28 · L vs Nate Diaz · Submission · UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2
- 2010-05-08 · W vs Jonathan Goulet · KO/TKO · UFC 113: Machida vs Shogun 2
- 2009-11-21 · L vs Ben Saunders · KO/TKO · UFC 106: Ortiz vs Griffin 2
- 2009-06-13 · L vs Dan Hardy · Decision - Split · UFC 99: The Comeback
- 2009-01-17 · W vs Chris Lytle · Decision - Split · UFC 93: Franklin vs Henderson
- 2008-10-18 · W vs Paul Kelly · Submission · UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben
- 2008-06-07 · L vs Mike Swick · Decision - Unanimous · UFC 85: Bedlam
- 2008-01-19 · W vs Jess Liaudin · KO/TKO · UFC 80: Rapid Fire
- 2007-09-08 · W vs Paul Taylor · Submission · UFC 75: Champion vs Champion
- 2007-06-16 · W vs Jason Tan · KO/TKO · UFC 72: Victory
- 2007-04-07 · W vs Pete Spratt · Submission · UFC 69: Shootout
- 2006-12-13 · W vs Shonie Carter · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Sanchez vs Riggs
- 2006-10-10 · W vs Forrest Petz · Submission · Ortiz vs Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter
- 2005-11-05 · L vs Melvin Guillard · TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin Finale
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