Fighter’s Bio
NAME: Raphael Davis
WEIGHT CLASS: 205 lbs.
AGE/DOB: 29 yrs of age 09/01/1976
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 3” / 220lbs.
BIRTHPLACE: Los Angeles, CA
FIGHTING STYLE: Freestyle / Wrestling
FIGHTING OUT OF: Torrance, CA
PROFESSIONAL MMA RECORD: 1-0
STRENGTHS: Collegiate/International Wrestling Background
TRAINING REGIMENT: Various training cycles but typically consist of 3 workouts 4 times a week.
HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED: Torrance High School, Torrance CA
COLLEGE ATTENDED: California State University, Bakersfield
SPOKEN LAUGUAGE’S: Spanish
THOUGHTS ON THE IFL: It is a great thing for the sport, because it not only focuses on the individual but also the team.
VIEWS ON THE TEAM CONCEPT IN OUR SPORT: It mirrors the sport I grew up with (wrestling), so I can very much identify with it.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU HAVING THIS OPPORTUNITY TO FIGHT IN THE IFL AND TO BE PART OF SUCH A NEW CONCEPT THAT COULD CHANGE THE INDUSTRY? It means a great deal to me, not only because it can be such a revolutionary idea but the fact that it will allow me to showcase my skill at such a competitive level.
GIVE US YOUR THOUGHTS ON YOUR COACH AND WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE A MEMBER OF HIS TEAM? Being a part of Shamrock’s team is going to be a great learning experience for me. Shamrock has been at the top for a long while and I am hoping that I can pick his brain and learn all that I can from such a legend.
WHEN AND WHY DID YOU START FIGHTING MMA? I finished up wrestling I wanted something to take its place and MMA was just a natural fit for me.
What ranks and titles have you held? None to date.
What is your favorite technique? Takedown Slam
What if anything, would separate, or make you stand-out, in this league? My will to win and utter hatred for losing!
What was your job before you started fighting and do you currently maintain that position? Currently I am a firefighter for the City Of L.A.
What sports did you play in high school, if any? Wrestling
If you attended college do you hold a degree and what degree did you earn? B.A. in History with a Phys. Ed. minor
List any hobbies, or interest you have outside of fighting: Hockey
Who is the most motivational person in your life? Myself, only because I can be my own worst critic of my performance.
What can you personally bring to your team that will help to ensure, they are the best in the league? I can bring a lot of experience in the concepts of takedowns and also can be a leader by example.
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