Number two in the light heavyweight division, Phil Davis says he is not worried about a possible title shot

P. Davis faced J. Anglickas in the Bellator 276 Photo: Instagram/@bellatormma

Even considered as the next light heavyweight challenger (up to 93), Phil Davis he assured that he was not worried about the possible fight. In a press conference after the Bellator 276, which took place last Saturday (12), the North American said he doesn't want to think about his next commitment now, but admitted he is interested in a rematch with Ryan bader.

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“What’s next for me is an ice bath, two ibuprofens, and we’ll go from there. Honestly, it's just about beating whoever is in front of me. I love fighting, I love preparing, I love training. I want to hit whoever is in the cage with me,” Davis said.

Defeated by Ryan bader In his first title fight, which took place in June 2016, 'Mr Wonderful' showed interest in a rematch with the current heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg), but revealed that he does not intend to move up a category.

“I have to go to heavyweight to fight Bader, and to tell you the truth, he looks pretty unbeatable at heavyweight,” Davis said. “I hate to say this. I hate to say this, but I'm going to call a spade a spade. So, if he brings his ass back down, I'll have my chance”, concluded Phil.

Hired by Bellator in 2015, Davis has already fought for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg) on ​​two occasions. After the defeat to Bader in 2016, the American was beaten by the Russian Vadim nemkov, in April 2021. Phil has a record of 24 triumphs and six setbacks in professional MMA.