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Age 30
Height 5' 10"
Reach 70"
Weight 135 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Age 36
Height 5' 10"
Reach 72.0"
Weight 135 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Career Averages - Leomana Martinez
4.33 SLpM
48.0% Str. Acc.
4.94 SApM
50.0% Str. Def.
0.72 TD Avg
42.0% TD Acc.
25.0% TD Def.
0.5 Sub. Avg
Career Averages - Brandon Davis
4.68 SLpM
35.0% Str. Acc.
4.62 SApM
58.0% Str. Def.
0.74 TD Avg
42.0% TD Acc.
57.0% TD Def.
0.1 Sub. Avg
Leomana Martinez
Moneyline
DraftKings -145
KO/TKO
FanDuel +240
Submission
BetWay +1200
Decision
BetWay +240
Brandon Davis
Moneyline
FanDuel +136
KO/TKO
BetRivers +700
Submission
FanDuel +850
Decision
FanDuel +320
Leomana Martinez - Fight History
LOSS vs Cameron Saaiman
Decision (majority) (29–26, 28–27, 28–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane · Mar 04, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Cameron Saaiman 0 60 of 148 40% 63 of 160 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Leomana Martinez 1 117 of 240 48% 146 of 272 1 of 1 100% 0 0 4:07
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Cameron Saaiman 0 28 of 67 41% 28 of 67 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Leomana Martinez 0 40 of 85 47% 41 of 86 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Cameron Saaiman 0 18 of 45 40% 20 of 54 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Leomana Martinez 1 32 of 71 45% 44 of 85 0 of 0 --- 0 0 2:12
3 Cameron Saaiman 0 14 of 36 38% 15 of 39 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Leomana Martinez 0 45 of 84 53% 61 of 101 1 of 1 100% 0 0 1:55
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Cameron Saaiman 60 of 148 40% 40 of 125 15 of 18 5 of 5 58 of 144 2 of 4 0 of 0
Leomana Martinez 117 of 240 48% 66 of 175 23 of 30 28 of 35 85 of 191 1 of 3 31 of 46
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Cameron Saaiman 28 of 67 41% 19 of 56 5 of 7 4 of 4 28 of 67 0 of 0 0 of 0
Leomana Martinez 40 of 85 47% 14 of 52 11 of 14 15 of 19 40 of 85 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Cameron Saaiman 18 of 45 40% 10 of 36 7 of 8 1 of 1 17 of 42 1 of 3 0 of 0
Leomana Martinez 32 of 71 45% 22 of 56 3 of 6 7 of 9 20 of 49 0 of 1 12 of 21
3 Cameron Saaiman 14 of 36 38% 11 of 33 3 of 3 0 of 0 13 of 35 1 of 1 0 of 0
Leomana Martinez 45 of 84 53% 30 of 67 9 of 10 6 of 7 25 of 57 1 of 2 19 of 25
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Mar 1, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Leomana Martinez

Angelo leans towards Leomana Martinez, citing his raw power, durability, and relentless pressure. He notes that Saaiman was losing his last fight before getting a late knockout and is relatively untested. Angelo is not confident enough to bet but sees value in Martinez as an underdog.

inside distance decision no action
"I like Mana Martinez I think Mana could actually get this done he's the more dangerous fighter I think he has more raw power"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Feb 27, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Cameron Saaiman

Big Brady picks Cameron Saaiman, highlighting his excellent cardio, pressure, and volume that breaks opponents. He notes Martinez has power but fades as the fight goes on, while Saaiman gets better. He predicts a third-round knockout for Saaiman, though he acknowledges Martinez's power makes it risky.

third round knockout
"I'm gonna say Simon gets Mana Martinez out of here in the third round"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Mar 1, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Cameron Saaiman

Cody picks Saaiman, citing his volume and durability. He thinks Martinez has power but low volume and questionable cardio. He expects Saaiman to take over as the fight goes on and win by decision or late TKO.

Live bet Saaiman if he survives the first round
"I think salmon takes over if salmon gets dropped in the first round but survives and I can get some plus money on him going into the second and third I take the live hit"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Lean picked Mar 2, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Cameron Saaiman

Connor picks Cameron Saaiman, though he is not very confident. He notes that Saaiman is a marginally better athlete than Martinez and has shown some functional aggression. However, he acknowledges that Martinez is tough, determined, and more comprehensive in his game, and that Saaiman's takedown defense and striking defense are poor. Connor thinks Saaiman's athleticism and willingness to push the pace might be enough.

"I'm gonna pick Simon I think but it is, you know, it is interesting in that. It's just I would say not a UFC level bantamweight bout."
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Lean picked Mar 1, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Cameron Saaiman

Jacob picks Cameron Saaiman, citing his speed, pressure, and good scrambles. He notes that Martinez lacks volume and urgency at times, which could be his downfall. However, Jacob is not super high on Saaiman and is leaving him out of parlays due to the risk.

"I think Cameron's gonna have the speed advantage and the pressure advantage in the Striking"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Feb 27, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Cameron Saaiman

Saaiman is a scrappy fighter with good speed, footwork, and grappling reversals. Martinez has power but a clear ceiling and a recent camp change. Saaiman's skill set should nullify Martinez's threats and he wins by decision or late finish.

"I think a lot of Cameron Simon and I think that this is his fight to lose he is absolutely going to go out there and have his way in my opinion with mono Martinez"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Mar 1, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Cameron Saaiman

Paul picks Saaiman but is not confident at -300. He notes Saaiman looked green in his debut and Martinez has more UFC experience. He won't bet it but expects Saaiman to get the job done.

"I'll pick salmon uh moving on"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Feb 27, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Cameron Saaiman

The MMA Guru picks Cameron Saaiman, praising his versatility in stand-up, clinch, and grappling. He notes Martinez is limited and that Saaiman has more ways to win, predicting a 29-28 decision.

"I'm gonna go with Cameron Simon here... I think he gets this one done by decision 2928."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Lean picked Mar 2, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Leomana Martinez

Zane picks Leomana Martinez, reasoning that Martinez is a more complete martial artist who will pressure Saaiman and find good positions. He notes that Saaiman is reckless and disorganized, while Martinez is tough and will do a little bit of everything. Zane thinks Martinez's experience and composure will allow him to win a messy fight.

"I guess I'll take Martinez because you know, he he is at least very tough and and and and he's a determined fighter."
WIN vs Brandon Davis
Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araujo · Oct 15, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Leomana Martinez 2 87 of 161 54% 87 of 162 1 of 4 25% 0 0 0:45
Brandon Davis 0 76 of 181 41% 84 of 189 1 of 3 33% 0 0 1:31
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Leomana Martinez 0 31 of 55 56% 31 of 55 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Brandon Davis 0 24 of 57 42% 24 of 57 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:04
2 Leomana Martinez 2 37 of 62 59% 37 of 62 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Brandon Davis 0 29 of 55 52% 29 of 55 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:28
3 Leomana Martinez 0 19 of 44 43% 19 of 45 1 of 4 25% 0 0 0:39
Brandon Davis 0 23 of 69 33% 31 of 77 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:59
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Leomana Martinez 87 of 161 54% 45 of 108 25 of 34 17 of 19 82 of 154 3 of 5 2 of 2
Brandon Davis 76 of 181 41% 43 of 139 16 of 24 17 of 18 69 of 170 3 of 4 4 of 7
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Leomana Martinez 31 of 55 56% 12 of 31 12 of 15 7 of 9 31 of 55 0 of 0 0 of 0
Brandon Davis 24 of 57 42% 14 of 44 5 of 8 5 of 5 23 of 56 1 of 1 0 of 0
2 Leomana Martinez 37 of 62 59% 21 of 43 10 of 13 6 of 6 32 of 55 3 of 5 2 of 2
Brandon Davis 29 of 55 52% 14 of 39 4 of 5 11 of 11 29 of 55 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Leomana Martinez 19 of 44 43% 12 of 34 3 of 6 4 of 4 19 of 44 0 of 0 0 of 0
Brandon Davis 23 of 69 33% 15 of 56 7 of 11 1 of 2 17 of 59 2 of 3 4 of 7
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Oct 9, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Leomana Martinez

Angelo picks Leomana Martinez, citing his cleaner technique, power, and heart shown in the Ronnie Lawrence fight. He notes that Brandon Davis has a wrestling advantage and took Giga Chikadze down three times, but Mana showed incredible resilience and never stops coming forward. He trusts Mana to fight for the win.

"I gotta go with Mana here because of that cleaner technique and I know that if he gets into trouble he's not going to stop"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Oct 9, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Leomana Martinez

Big Brady picks Leomana Martinez to win by first-round knockout. He highlights Martinez's power (finished all regional wins in the first round, knocked out Ricky Turcios) and notes that Brandon Davis was knocked out in his last fight and has been hurt before. He believes Davis's takedown threat is minimal and that Martinez's power will be too much. He calls Martinez the more dangerous striker.

Martinez wins by first-round knockout
"I think Mana puts him out here"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Oct 12, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Leomana Martinez

Cody picks Martinez but is not confident. He notes Martinez has huge power and a nasty left hook, and could knock Davis out. However, he acknowledges Davis is a volume puncher and could push the pace. He thinks Martinez might win by knockout but is not willing to bet heavily.

"I'm gonna take Mana Martinez I got a feeling that he might even be able to knock about but I'm not going to get greedy."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Oct 11, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Leomana Martinez

Martinez is the better striker with power, and his cardio has improved. Davis has suspect takedown defense and could be a live underdog if he gets the fight to the mat. However, Martinez's takedown defense is a concern; if he can keep it standing, he should win by knockout. The host is not betting the moneyline but likes Martinez inside the distance at +240.

Leomana Martinez inside the distance +240
"give me Martinez inside the distance plus 240 hope that can cash"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Oct 12, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Brandon Davis

Paul leans towards Davis as a dog, noting Davis has fought high-level competition and has a junkyard dog style. He thinks Davis can push the pace, score takedowns, and potentially win if he survives the first round. However, he is on the fence and might switch back to Martinez.

"I'm leaning towards the dog with you right now... Brandon Davis dog number four I think he can hopefully push a pace on Mana."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Oct 11, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Leomana Martinez

The MMA Guru picks Leomana Martinez, refusing to fall for Brandon Davis as an underdog. He criticizes Davis as hit-or-miss and notes his poor weight cut to 135. He believes Martinez will hold his own in grappling and win on the feet, catching an aggressive Davis and finishing by TKO in the first round.

prediction: TKO in round 1
"I'm not falling for the Brandon Davis Underdog I'm picking Mana Martinez"
LOSS vs Ronnie Lawrence
Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–27, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 · Feb 12, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ronnie Lawrence 2 39 of 78 50% 105 of 156 0 of 0 --- 1 1 0:08
Leomana Martinez 3 46 of 82 56% 63 of 99 6 of 7 85% 0 1 8:09
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ronnie Lawrence 0 6 of 14 42% 37 of 46 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Leomana Martinez 1 20 of 33 60% 30 of 43 1 of 1 100% 0 0 2:52
2 Ronnie Lawrence 0 3 of 10 30% 17 of 29 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:02
Leomana Martinez 2 14 of 27 51% 20 of 33 3 of 3 100% 0 0 3:55
3 Ronnie Lawrence 2 30 of 54 55% 51 of 81 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:06
Leomana Martinez 0 12 of 22 54% 13 of 23 2 of 3 66% 0 1 1:22
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ronnie Lawrence 39 of 78 50% 24 of 59 8 of 11 7 of 8 32 of 65 0 of 2 7 of 11
Leomana Martinez 46 of 82 56% 30 of 59 6 of 12 10 of 11 28 of 49 0 of 0 18 of 33
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ronnie Lawrence 6 of 14 42% 3 of 10 0 of 0 3 of 4 5 of 13 0 of 0 1 of 1
Leomana Martinez 20 of 33 60% 11 of 22 2 of 4 7 of 7 11 of 20 0 of 0 9 of 13
2 Ronnie Lawrence 3 of 10 30% 1 of 5 2 of 5 0 of 0 3 of 9 0 of 0 0 of 1
Leomana Martinez 14 of 27 51% 11 of 22 2 of 4 1 of 1 6 of 8 0 of 0 8 of 19
3 Ronnie Lawrence 30 of 54 55% 20 of 44 6 of 6 4 of 4 24 of 43 0 of 2 6 of 9
Leomana Martinez 12 of 22 54% 8 of 15 2 of 4 2 of 3 11 of 21 0 of 0 1 of 1
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Feb 6, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Ronnie Lawrence

Angelo is confident in Lawrence due to his relentless wrestling, noting his insane takedown numbers. He acknowledges that Martinez has power and will have opportunities on the feet when Lawrence's opponents get up, but believes Lawrence will shoot a million takedowns and control Martinez to remove the power threat. He calls it a parlay piece rather than a straight moneyline bet due to the odds.

parlay piece
"this is a pretty confident pick i'm going with ronnie and his wrestling the odds are absurd in this fight so he is more of a parlay piece than anything"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Feb 7, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Ronnie Lawrence

Big Brady likes Lawrence's wrestling and fight IQ, noting he has landed 20 takedowns in two fights. He believes Lawrence will take Martinez down early and often, grinding out a decision. He acknowledges Martinez has power and could knock Lawrence out, but thinks Lawrence is smart enough to avoid that. Brady also notes Martinez's last performance was poor due to personal issues, but expects a better version. He picks Lawrence by decision.

Lawrence by decision
"give me ronnie lawrence to win a decision here"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Feb 9, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Ronnie Lawrence

Cody agrees, noting Martinez has shown poor takedown defense and cardio. He thinks Lawrence's pressure and grappling will be too much, and that Martinez's only path is an early knockout. He expects Lawrence to win decisively.

"ronnie lawrence is gonna be a pivotal piece of a lot of the lineups for sure"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Feb 10, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Ronnie Lawrence

Daniel Levi picks Ronnie Lawrence, praising his relentless takedown attempts and work rate. He notes that Martinez has power but tends to wait, and that Lawrence's pressure will grind him down. Levi expects Lawrence to win a decision, as Martinez's knockout power is overrated against better competition.

"give me ronnie lawrence to defeat the very tough and hard-hitting leo mana martinez"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Feb 8, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Ronnie Lawrence

Lawrence is a strong wrestler with excellent takedowns and top control. He should easily take Martinez down and overwhelm him. Martinez has decent striking but poor takedown defense. Lawrence's only concern is his weight cut, but if he makes weight, he should finish Martinez. The inside the distance line is a good play.

inside the distance; under 2.5 rounds; Lawrence by TKO in round 2
"i really like lawrence in the spot i completely understand why he's in that minus 300 range he is absolutely deserving of being in that range"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Feb 9, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Ronnie Lawrence

Paul is high on Lawrence, calling him a top prospect. He notes Lawrence's relentless pressure, takedowns, and cardio. He thinks Martinez is a first-round banger with no backup plan and that Lawrence will dominate on the ground.

"ronnie lawrence is gonna be a pivotal piece of a lot of the lineups for sure"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Feb 7, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Ronnie Lawrence

The MMA Guru picks Ronnie Lawrence by unanimous decision, citing his unorthodox footwork and grappling. He believes Martinez struggled against lesser competition and will be confused by Lawrence's style.

unanimous decision 30-26
"i'm going to be going with ronnie lawrence here"
Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze · Aug 28, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Leomana Martinez 0 79 of 157 50% 88 of 169 2 of 3 66% 0 0 1:07
Guido Cannetti 0 66 of 109 60% 68 of 111 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:28
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Leomana Martinez 0 19 of 32 59% 21 of 35 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:14
Guido Cannetti 0 27 of 37 72% 28 of 38 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:28
2 Leomana Martinez 0 24 of 51 47% 24 of 51 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Guido Cannetti 0 23 of 40 57% 23 of 40 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Leomana Martinez 0 36 of 74 48% 43 of 83 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:53
Guido Cannetti 0 16 of 32 50% 17 of 33 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Leomana Martinez 79 of 157 50% 35 of 98 31 of 44 13 of 15 72 of 147 3 of 4 4 of 6
Guido Cannetti 66 of 109 60% 21 of 57 13 of 19 32 of 33 64 of 105 0 of 1 2 of 3
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Leomana Martinez 19 of 32 59% 8 of 20 8 of 8 3 of 4 19 of 32 0 of 0 0 of 0
Guido Cannetti 27 of 37 72% 5 of 11 6 of 9 16 of 17 25 of 34 0 of 0 2 of 3
2 Leomana Martinez 24 of 51 47% 8 of 29 11 of 16 5 of 6 24 of 51 0 of 0 0 of 0
Guido Cannetti 23 of 40 57% 8 of 22 4 of 7 11 of 11 23 of 40 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Leomana Martinez 36 of 74 48% 19 of 49 12 of 20 5 of 5 29 of 64 3 of 4 4 of 6
Guido Cannetti 16 of 32 50% 8 of 24 3 of 3 5 of 5 16 of 31 0 of 1 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Aug 25, 2021 (3 days before fight)

Angelo picks Martinez, citing his solid power, aggression, and constant stance switches that complicate things for opponents. He notes Cannetti is over 40, losing by stoppage, and needs to get the fight to the ground to win, which is unlikely. The only concern is Martinez's headspace after his coach died, but he still sees a mismatch.

Martinez is -350 favorite; Angelo suggests chasing a first-round stoppage for better odds.
"i just really don't see amanda martinez having an issue here other than i can i have no idea what his headspace will be like"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Aug 25, 2021 (3 days before fight)

Cody picks Martinez confidently, citing his power in both hands and aggressive style. He notes that Cannetti is 41 years old, has been knocked out multiple times, and looked old in his last fight. Cody thinks Martinez's takedown defense is solid and that he will knock Cannetti out early, likely in round one.

fight doesn't go to decision (parlay piece); under 2.5 rounds; Martinez inside the distance by TKO
"i'm expecting to see amanda martinez knockout uh probably in round one"
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Confident picked Aug 25, 2021 (3 days before fight)

Jacob picks Martinez, emphasizing his power that hits like a middleweight and Cannetti's flat-footed movement and age. He expects Martinez to dominate and likely flatline Cannetti inside two and a half minutes. He plans to bet on a first-round stoppage for better odds.

Jacob will place a bet on Martinez, likely a first-round stoppage prop for better odds than -350.
"i honestly think that martinez should and will uh dominate this fight and probably flatline uh guido inside of two and a half minutes"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Aug 27, 2021 (1 day before fight)

Lock picks Martinez by KO at -110, expecting a violent fight. He notes both fighters have finishing ability and poor cardio, leading to an early finish. Lock likes the under 1.5 rounds and fight doesn't go to decision props. He thinks Martinez's power and durability give him the edge, but acknowledges Cannetti can crack too.

under 1.5 rounds -105, fight doesn't go to decision -260, Martinez by KO -110
"i do think it's ultimately going to be martinez who gets the knockout here uh minus 110"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Aug 25, 2021 (3 days before fight)

Paul picks Martinez, agreeing that he has power and that Cannetti is old and faded. He notes Martinez's wins over Ricky Turcios and Jose Johnson, showing he can finish good opponents. Paul thinks Martinez's takedown defense will keep the fight standing and lead to a knockout. He also likes the under 2.5 rounds and Martinez inside the distance.

under 2.5 rounds; Martinez inside the distance by TKO
"i think mana martinez is the clear and obvious choice here right he should go out there and he should be able to get the the first round knockout"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 22, 2021 (6 days before fight)

The Guru picks Mana Martinez, citing his youth, momentum, and knockout power against the older Guido Cannetti, who is coming off a KO loss. He expects Martinez to start fast and finish by TKO in the first round. The Guru notes Cannetti's age (41) and history of being finished as key factors.

Martinez by TKO in round 1
"i'm gonna have to go with mana martinez here getting a finish i'll say he gets it done by tko in the first round"
Brandon Davis - Fight History
Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araujo · Oct 15, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Leomana Martinez 2 87 of 161 54% 87 of 162 1 of 4 25% 0 0 0:45
Brandon Davis 0 76 of 181 41% 84 of 189 1 of 3 33% 0 0 1:31
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Leomana Martinez 0 31 of 55 56% 31 of 55 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Brandon Davis 0 24 of 57 42% 24 of 57 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:04
2 Leomana Martinez 2 37 of 62 59% 37 of 62 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Brandon Davis 0 29 of 55 52% 29 of 55 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:28
3 Leomana Martinez 0 19 of 44 43% 19 of 45 1 of 4 25% 0 0 0:39
Brandon Davis 0 23 of 69 33% 31 of 77 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:59
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Leomana Martinez 87 of 161 54% 45 of 108 25 of 34 17 of 19 82 of 154 3 of 5 2 of 2
Brandon Davis 76 of 181 41% 43 of 139 16 of 24 17 of 18 69 of 170 3 of 4 4 of 7
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Leomana Martinez 31 of 55 56% 12 of 31 12 of 15 7 of 9 31 of 55 0 of 0 0 of 0
Brandon Davis 24 of 57 42% 14 of 44 5 of 8 5 of 5 23 of 56 1 of 1 0 of 0
2 Leomana Martinez 37 of 62 59% 21 of 43 10 of 13 6 of 6 32 of 55 3 of 5 2 of 2
Brandon Davis 29 of 55 52% 14 of 39 4 of 5 11 of 11 29 of 55 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Leomana Martinez 19 of 44 43% 12 of 34 3 of 6 4 of 4 19 of 44 0 of 0 0 of 0
Brandon Davis 23 of 69 33% 15 of 56 7 of 11 1 of 2 17 of 59 2 of 3 4 of 7
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Oct 9, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Leomana Martinez

Angelo picks Leomana Martinez, citing his cleaner technique, power, and heart shown in the Ronnie Lawrence fight. He notes that Brandon Davis has a wrestling advantage and took Giga Chikadze down three times, but Mana showed incredible resilience and never stops coming forward. He trusts Mana to fight for the win.

"I gotta go with Mana here because of that cleaner technique and I know that if he gets into trouble he's not going to stop"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Oct 9, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Leomana Martinez

Big Brady picks Leomana Martinez to win by first-round knockout. He highlights Martinez's power (finished all regional wins in the first round, knocked out Ricky Turcios) and notes that Brandon Davis was knocked out in his last fight and has been hurt before. He believes Davis's takedown threat is minimal and that Martinez's power will be too much. He calls Martinez the more dangerous striker.

Martinez wins by first-round knockout
"I think Mana puts him out here"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Oct 12, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Leomana Martinez

Cody picks Martinez but is not confident. He notes Martinez has huge power and a nasty left hook, and could knock Davis out. However, he acknowledges Davis is a volume puncher and could push the pace. He thinks Martinez might win by knockout but is not willing to bet heavily.

"I'm gonna take Mana Martinez I got a feeling that he might even be able to knock about but I'm not going to get greedy."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Oct 11, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Leomana Martinez

Martinez is the better striker with power, and his cardio has improved. Davis has suspect takedown defense and could be a live underdog if he gets the fight to the mat. However, Martinez's takedown defense is a concern; if he can keep it standing, he should win by knockout. The host is not betting the moneyline but likes Martinez inside the distance at +240.

Leomana Martinez inside the distance +240
"give me Martinez inside the distance plus 240 hope that can cash"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Oct 12, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Brandon Davis

Paul leans towards Davis as a dog, noting Davis has fought high-level competition and has a junkyard dog style. He thinks Davis can push the pace, score takedowns, and potentially win if he survives the first round. However, he is on the fence and might switch back to Martinez.

"I'm leaning towards the dog with you right now... Brandon Davis dog number four I think he can hopefully push a pace on Mana."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Oct 11, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Leomana Martinez

The MMA Guru picks Leomana Martinez, refusing to fall for Brandon Davis as an underdog. He criticizes Davis as hit-or-miss and notes his poor weight cut to 135. He believes Martinez will hold his own in grappling and win on the feet, catching an aggressive Davis and finishing by TKO in the first round.

prediction: TKO in round 1
"I'm not falling for the Brandon Davis Underdog I'm picking Mana Martinez"
LOSS vs Danaa Batgerel
TKO (elbows and punches) R1 2:01 · UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont · Oct 16, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Danaa Batgerel 1 22 of 51 43% 22 of 51 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
Brandon Davis 0 7 of 27 25% 7 of 27 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Danaa Batgerel 1 22 of 51 43% 22 of 51 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
Brandon Davis 0 7 of 27 25% 7 of 27 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Danaa Batgerel 22 of 51 43% 20 of 45 1 of 3 1 of 3 20 of 43 0 of 2 2 of 6
Brandon Davis 7 of 27 25% 4 of 22 1 of 3 2 of 2 7 of 27 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Danaa Batgerel 22 of 51 43% 20 of 45 1 of 3 1 of 3 20 of 43 0 of 2 2 of 6
Brandon Davis 7 of 27 25% 4 of 22 1 of 3 2 of 2 7 of 27 0 of 0 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Oct 13, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Angelo picks Batgerel but is hesitant because the fight is closer than the odds suggest. He notes Batgerel is a sniper on the feet with speed and power, and his scrambling ability allows him to get back up if taken down. Brandon Davis has a path to victory via wrestling and jiu-jitsu, but his takedown offense is just okay. Angelo believes Batgerel's speed and power on the feet will be the difference, but he sees value in Davis if his wrestling has improved.

plus 3.5 points on Brandon Davis, Brandon Davis wins inside distance/decision no action, less more on monkey knife fight
"I gotta go with dana as the pick but there is some real value with brandon davis if you think he's been working on that wrestling"
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Oct 11, 2021 (5 days before fight)
Brandon Davis

Big Brady picks Brandon Davis as an underdog, citing Davis's size advantage, reach, and takedown ability. He notes Batgerel has power but weaker competition, and Davis can mix in takedowns as seen against Giga Chikadze. He expects a close decision win for Davis.

by decision
"i'm actually gonna side with the dog again in terms of a pick and brandon davis to upset the knob backer"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Oct 13, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Brandon Davis

Cody picks Davis as a live underdog, citing his durability, cardio, and well-rounded skills. He notes that Batgerel is an explosive banger who has not fought past the first round in two years, while Davis has fought high-level competition and has a never-say-die mindset. He believes Davis can weather the early storm and take over as the fight goes on.

"i'm gonna go with brandon davis as another underdog selection"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Oct 14, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Danaa Batgerel

Daniel slightly leans with Batgerel because he has been more active in the UFC and handled lower-level opponents decisively. However, he sees Brandon Davis as a live dog due to his size (3 inches taller, 72-inch reach) and durability—Davis has never been knocked out. Daniel expects a competitive stand-up fight and suggests the line may be too wide, making it a dog-or-pass situation.

"i'm gonna slightly lean with the knob back gary just because he's been more active inside the ufc's octagon"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Oct 12, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Brandon Davis

Davis has veteran savvy, a good chin (never KO'd), and a takedown advantage. Batgerel is a muay Thai striker but his overall MMA game is lacking, and Davis can mix in takedowns and submissions. Davis by decision is the main prediction, but a submission prop at plus money is also attractive.

Davis by decision +275, Davis inside distance +365, Davis by submission (hoping for +800 or better)
"i like his veteran ability to come in there and give a guy like tanabat grill some issues... i think that ace in the in his back pocket is that takedown and i do believe he will be successful in …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Oct 13, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Brandon Davis

Paul agrees with Cody, noting that Batgerel has zero takedown accuracy and is primarily a striker, while Davis is a well-rounded generalist who can mix in takedowns. He thinks Davis's durability and experience against tough opponents give him an edge.

"i could definitely see brandon davis pulling off the upset here"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant picked Oct 12, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Brandon Davis

The MMA Guru initially leans toward Danaa Batgerel but switches to Brandon Davis after reconsidering. He notes Davis's cardio, reach advantage, and ability to handle power, while questioning Batgerel's loss to Hiyala Teng. He predicts a third-round submission or decision win for Davis, but admits uncertainty.

third round submission or decision win
"i'm going with brandon davis to beat dang the batgirl because it's staring me in my face and every time i ignore these urges i lose"
LOSS vs Giga Chikadze
Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier · Sep 28, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Giga Chikadze 0 34 of 99 34% 36 of 103 3 of 7 42% 0 0 3:02
Brandon Davis 0 59 of 119 49% 71 of 133 1 of 2 50% 0 1 1:11
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Giga Chikadze 0 3 of 5 60% 4 of 8 1 of 2 50% 0 0 2:09
Brandon Davis 0 20 of 29 68% 32 of 43 1 of 2 50% 0 1 1:11
2 Giga Chikadze 0 14 of 35 40% 14 of 35 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:33
Brandon Davis 0 21 of 42 50% 21 of 42 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Giga Chikadze 0 17 of 59 28% 18 of 60 1 of 3 33% 0 0 0:20
Brandon Davis 0 18 of 48 37% 18 of 48 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Giga Chikadze 34 of 99 34% 20 of 77 5 of 9 9 of 13 26 of 91 3 of 3 5 of 5
Brandon Davis 59 of 119 49% 44 of 91 8 of 16 7 of 12 43 of 99 0 of 0 16 of 20
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Giga Chikadze 3 of 5 60% 2 of 2 1 of 1 0 of 2 1 of 3 0 of 0 2 of 2
Brandon Davis 20 of 29 68% 16 of 25 4 of 4 0 of 0 4 of 9 0 of 0 16 of 20
2 Giga Chikadze 14 of 35 40% 6 of 24 3 of 6 5 of 5 11 of 32 1 of 1 2 of 2
Brandon Davis 21 of 42 50% 19 of 35 2 of 6 0 of 1 21 of 42 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Giga Chikadze 17 of 59 28% 12 of 51 1 of 2 4 of 6 14 of 56 2 of 2 1 of 1
Brandon Davis 18 of 48 37% 9 of 31 2 of 6 7 of 11 18 of 48 0 of 0 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Brandon Davis vs. Giga Chikadze

Round 1
At featherweight, Davis (10-7, 2-4 UFC) tries to ruin the debut of highly touted kickboxer Chikadze (7-2, 0-0 UFC). Serving as the referee is Rebin Saber. The two come out tentative, not committing on anything, and it is Davis that tries to get his kicks going early on. Chikadze leaps forward and throws a long one-two that backs Davis away. The kickboxer switches stances to disrupt his opponent and scores a left hand, but Davis ignores it and looks to drag the fight down. Chikadze gets away with grabbing the fence to defend the takedown, but the American eventually gets his man down. Stepping over into three-quarter guard, Davis gets back to half guard as Chikadze scrambles and flails to get out of a bad position. Slowly, Davis pulls himself into mount, but Chikadze sits up and reverses position. On top, Chikadze throws hard, and then chains several strong punches to the body that causes Davis to immediately try to buck position. The Georgian hammers down several more heavy punches until Davis manages to get to his feet. After a brief separation, Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets Chikadze down in the waning seconds of the round. The horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze
Mike Sloan scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze

Round 2
Round 2 begins with Davis grinning from ear-to-ear, as he trades jabs with kickboxer. Chikadze wings a right hand that clips Davis, but Davis wears it well. Seeing the success, Chikadze fires another that catches the American right on the chin. Davis's beard holds up, although he continues to take jabs until he has had enough, and shoots in for a single leg takedown. Chikadze evades it and the two continues to swing at each other. Chikadze scores with his patented "Giga kick" to the body, catching Davis flush to the liver and stunning him briefly. Davis recovers and throws a right hand back, but he is slower on the draw than the kickboxer, who is ready with a counter. Chikadze starts to throw a looping right hand to respond to a jab, and Davis backs off. The American scores a few leg kicks, and Chikadze chains together several powerful punches that causes Davis to actually goad Chikadze into throwing more. Chikadze cracks "Killer B" with a huge left hand that staggers the American, but other than a little wobble, he is still on his feet. Perhaps on instinct, Davis shoots for a double and gets Chikadze down. Davis throws three knees to the midsection, and as Chikadze stands up he races forward with a flying knee that falls short of the target, and the time expires.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze
Mike Sloan scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze

Round 3
Davis kicks off the round with several sharp jabs, and a leg kick that gets countered by Chikadze. Davis wings a right hand that Chikadze ducks out of the way, although he does sting the Georgian with a low leg kick. As the two trade leg kicks, Chikadze waves him on a la Frank Dux vs. Paco in "Bloodsport," but Davis does not oblige him. Instead, Chikadze just continues to pepper the lead leg with more kicks, while Davis wades forward to swing wild punches that largely do not connect. The American stings Chikadze with a jab, but Chikadze fires back with a big head kick that is just blocked in time. Davis shoots in for a takedown, and Chikadze stuffs it and continues things on the feet. The American is relentless, trying for another takedown, but Chikadze is well out of the way. Chikadze motions Davis on, tempting him to stand and trade, so Davis swings with all his might with a right hand that Chikadze easily ducks out of the way, sending Davis falling into the cage like Ronda Rousey against Holly Holm. Chikadze strings a long combination together that forces Davis to smile, and the two taunt one another. This does not last long, since Davis shoots for a single leg takedown that Chikadze easily stuffs. The Georgian swings up with a head kick that glances off Davis' forehead, and with seconds to go Davis goes for one final takedown. He lands it, and the horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze (30-27 Chikadze)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze (30-27 Chikadze)
Mike Sloan scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze (30-27 Chikadze)

The Official Result
Giga Chikadze vs. Brandon Davis is Ruled a Split Draw (29-28, 28-29, 29-29) -- after the commission reviewed the scorecards, a correction has been issued:
Giga Chikadze def. Brandon Davis via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
LOSS vs Kyung Ho Kang
Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2 · Aug 17, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Kyung Ho Kang 1 50 of 101 49% 120 of 180 3 of 6 50% 0 0 6:20
Brandon Davis 0 77 of 187 41% 114 of 231 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:24
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Kyung Ho Kang 1 23 of 42 54% 38 of 60 1 of 2 50% 0 0 1:15
Brandon Davis 0 23 of 70 32% 30 of 81 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Kyung Ho Kang 0 16 of 41 39% 17 of 42 0 of 1 0% 0 0 1:10
Brandon Davis 0 32 of 71 45% 41 of 82 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:24
3 Kyung Ho Kang 0 11 of 18 61% 65 of 78 2 of 3 66% 0 0 3:55
Brandon Davis 0 22 of 46 47% 43 of 68 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Kyung Ho Kang 50 of 101 49% 46 of 96 1 of 1 3 of 4 42 of 89 0 of 0 8 of 12
Brandon Davis 77 of 187 41% 32 of 126 17 of 20 28 of 41 62 of 163 4 of 6 11 of 18
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Kyung Ho Kang 23 of 42 54% 20 of 38 1 of 1 2 of 3 23 of 41 0 of 0 0 of 1
Brandon Davis 23 of 70 32% 6 of 45 3 of 4 14 of 21 22 of 68 1 of 1 0 of 1
2 Kyung Ho Kang 16 of 41 39% 15 of 40 0 of 0 1 of 1 16 of 41 0 of 0 0 of 0
Brandon Davis 32 of 71 45% 12 of 45 10 of 11 10 of 15 28 of 66 3 of 4 1 of 1
3 Kyung Ho Kang 11 of 18 61% 11 of 18 0 of 0 0 of 0 3 of 7 0 of 0 8 of 11
Brandon Davis 22 of 46 47% 14 of 36 4 of 5 4 of 5 12 of 29 0 of 1 10 of 16
WIN vs Randy Costa
Submission (rear-naked choke) R2 1:12 · UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2 · Apr 13, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Brandon Davis 0 35 of 88 39% 40 of 93 0 of 0 --- 1 0 1:16
Randy Costa 0 46 of 101 45% 49 of 104 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:37
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Brandon Davis 0 29 of 69 42% 33 of 73 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:08
Randy Costa 0 34 of 79 43% 36 of 81 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:11
2 Brandon Davis 0 6 of 19 31% 7 of 20 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:08
Randy Costa 0 12 of 22 54% 13 of 23 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:26
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Brandon Davis 35 of 88 39% 20 of 67 6 of 11 9 of 10 30 of 82 5 of 6 0 of 0
Randy Costa 46 of 101 45% 37 of 89 8 of 11 1 of 1 44 of 98 2 of 3 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Brandon Davis 29 of 69 42% 17 of 51 3 of 8 9 of 10 25 of 64 4 of 5 0 of 0
Randy Costa 34 of 79 43% 27 of 70 6 of 8 1 of 1 32 of 76 2 of 3 0 of 0
2 Brandon Davis 6 of 19 31% 3 of 16 3 of 3 0 of 0 5 of 18 1 of 1 0 of 0
Randy Costa 12 of 22 54% 10 of 19 2 of 3 0 of 0 12 of 22 0 of 0 0 of 0
Submission (Suloev Stretch kneebar) R2 3:46 · UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till · Sep 08, 2018
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Zabit Magomedsharipov 0 38 of 53 71% 47 of 62 6 of 7 85% 1 0 3:59
Brandon Davis 0 27 of 69 39% 29 of 71 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Zabit Magomedsharipov 0 21 of 30 70% 22 of 31 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:43
Brandon Davis 0 21 of 62 33% 22 of 63 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Zabit Magomedsharipov 0 17 of 23 73% 25 of 31 5 of 6 83% 1 0 3:16
Brandon Davis 0 6 of 7 85% 7 of 8 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Zabit Magomedsharipov 38 of 53 71% 26 of 40 4 of 4 8 of 9 25 of 37 5 of 7 8 of 9
Brandon Davis 27 of 69 39% 8 of 37 7 of 15 12 of 17 24 of 66 3 of 3 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Zabit Magomedsharipov 21 of 30 70% 15 of 23 2 of 2 4 of 5 20 of 28 1 of 2 0 of 0
Brandon Davis 21 of 62 33% 6 of 34 6 of 14 9 of 14 20 of 61 1 of 1 0 of 0
2 Zabit Magomedsharipov 17 of 23 73% 11 of 17 2 of 2 4 of 4 5 of 9 4 of 5 8 of 9
Brandon Davis 6 of 7 85% 2 of 3 1 of 1 3 of 3 4 of 5 2 of 2 0 of 0
LOSS vs Enrique Barzola
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–26) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman · May 19, 2018
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Enrique Barzola 0 51 of 94 54% 89 of 149 10 of 15 66% 1 0 7:14
Brandon Davis 0 29 of 87 33% 39 of 102 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:53
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Enrique Barzola 0 17 of 33 51% 24 of 40 3 of 7 42% 0 0 1:19
Brandon Davis 0 15 of 35 42% 18 of 39 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:35
2 Enrique Barzola 0 15 of 25 60% 39 of 58 5 of 6 83% 1 0 4:04
Brandon Davis 0 1 of 4 25% 7 of 13 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:18
3 Enrique Barzola 0 19 of 36 52% 26 of 51 2 of 2 100% 0 0 1:51
Brandon Davis 0 13 of 48 27% 14 of 50 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Enrique Barzola 51 of 94 54% 33 of 72 5 of 9 13 of 13 27 of 59 5 of 9 19 of 26
Brandon Davis 29 of 87 33% 18 of 72 2 of 4 9 of 11 28 of 85 1 of 1 0 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Enrique Barzola 17 of 33 51% 7 of 20 3 of 6 7 of 7 15 of 29 2 of 3 0 of 1
Brandon Davis 15 of 35 42% 9 of 28 1 of 1 5 of 6 15 of 34 0 of 0 0 of 1
2 Enrique Barzola 15 of 25 60% 13 of 23 0 of 0 2 of 2 0 of 4 2 of 3 13 of 18
Brandon Davis 1 of 4 25% 0 of 3 0 of 0 1 of 1 1 of 4 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Enrique Barzola 19 of 36 52% 13 of 29 2 of 3 4 of 4 12 of 26 1 of 3 6 of 7
Brandon Davis 13 of 48 27% 9 of 41 1 of 3 3 of 4 12 of 47 1 of 1 0 of 0
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 30–26) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros · Feb 18, 2018
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Brandon Davis 0 73 of 286 25% 82 of 296 1 of 10 10% 0 0 1:49
Steven Peterson 0 114 of 285 40% 119 of 291 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:39
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Brandon Davis 0 26 of 109 23% 26 of 109 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Steven Peterson 0 39 of 106 36% 39 of 106 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Brandon Davis 0 20 of 72 27% 29 of 82 1 of 4 25% 0 0 1:40
Steven Peterson 0 28 of 70 40% 33 of 76 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:39
3 Brandon Davis 0 27 of 105 25% 27 of 105 0 of 5 0% 0 0 0:09
Steven Peterson 0 47 of 109 43% 47 of 109 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Brandon Davis 73 of 286 25% 55 of 257 12 of 18 6 of 11 65 of 271 6 of 12 2 of 3
Steven Peterson 114 of 285 40% 83 of 243 12 of 19 19 of 23 108 of 278 6 of 6 0 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Brandon Davis 26 of 109 23% 17 of 97 5 of 5 4 of 7 26 of 109 0 of 0 0 of 0
Steven Peterson 39 of 106 36% 19 of 80 6 of 10 14 of 16 39 of 106 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Brandon Davis 20 of 72 27% 12 of 60 7 of 10 1 of 2 12 of 58 6 of 11 2 of 3
Steven Peterson 28 of 70 40% 24 of 64 3 of 3 1 of 3 23 of 64 5 of 5 0 of 1
3 Brandon Davis 27 of 105 25% 26 of 100 0 of 3 1 of 2 27 of 104 0 of 1 0 of 0
Steven Peterson 47 of 109 43% 40 of 99 3 of 6 4 of 4 46 of 108 1 of 1 0 of 0
Expert Picks (6)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Oct 9, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Leomana Martinez

Angelo picks Leomana Martinez, citing his cleaner technique, power, and heart shown in the Ronnie Lawrence fight. He notes that Brandon Davis has a wrestling advantage and took Giga Chikadze down three times, but Mana showed incredible resilience and never stops coming forward. He trusts Mana to fight for the win.

"I gotta go with Mana here because of that cleaner technique and I know that if he gets into trouble he's not going to stop"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Oct 9, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Leomana Martinez

Big Brady picks Leomana Martinez to win by first-round knockout. He highlights Martinez's power (finished all regional wins in the first round, knocked out Ricky Turcios) and notes that Brandon Davis was knocked out in his last fight and has been hurt before. He believes Davis's takedown threat is minimal and that Martinez's power will be too much. He calls Martinez the more dangerous striker.

Martinez wins by first-round knockout
"I think Mana puts him out here"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Oct 12, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Leomana Martinez

Cody picks Martinez but is not confident. He notes Martinez has huge power and a nasty left hook, and could knock Davis out. However, he acknowledges Davis is a volume puncher and could push the pace. He thinks Martinez might win by knockout but is not willing to bet heavily.

"I'm gonna take Mana Martinez I got a feeling that he might even be able to knock about but I'm not going to get greedy."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Oct 11, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Leomana Martinez

Martinez is the better striker with power, and his cardio has improved. Davis has suspect takedown defense and could be a live underdog if he gets the fight to the mat. However, Martinez's takedown defense is a concern; if he can keep it standing, he should win by knockout. The host is not betting the moneyline but likes Martinez inside the distance at +240.

Leomana Martinez inside the distance +240
"give me Martinez inside the distance plus 240 hope that can cash"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Oct 12, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Brandon Davis

Paul leans towards Davis as a dog, noting Davis has fought high-level competition and has a junkyard dog style. He thinks Davis can push the pace, score takedowns, and potentially win if he survives the first round. However, he is on the fence and might switch back to Martinez.

"I'm leaning towards the dog with you right now... Brandon Davis dog number four I think he can hopefully push a pace on Mana."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Oct 11, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Leomana Martinez

The MMA Guru picks Leomana Martinez, refusing to fall for Brandon Davis as an underdog. He criticizes Davis as hit-or-miss and notes his poor weight cut to 135. He believes Martinez will hold his own in grappling and win on the feet, catching an aggressive Davis and finishing by TKO in the first round.

prediction: TKO in round 1
"I'm not falling for the Brandon Davis Underdog I'm picking Mana Martinez"