Newest Bellator MMA acquisition Joey Davis
SANTA MONICA, 加利福尼亚州. (六月 15, 2016) – Bellator MMA is thrilled to announce the signing of NCAA Division II wrestling star 乔伊·戴维斯, 以独家多年, 多打合同. The signing was first reported by FloWrestling.com’s Jeremy Botter.
Davis joins a string of recent signings by Bellator president Scott Coker including standout wrestlers the likes of three-time All-American 贾罗德·特里斯 and Olympic contender 泰瑞尔财富. The 21-year-old standout wrestler competed at Notre Dame College, where he accumulated an incredible undefeated 131-0 record and four consecutive NCAA Division II Championships during his college tenure, becoming the only Division II wrestler to ever win four national titles and go unbeaten in a career. Davis will look to compete in Bellator MMA’s stacked welterweight division and will make his professional debut before the end of this year.
“With God you can achieve anything, and I’m gonna do it with high fashion,” Davis said. “Joining Bellator is my latest achievement to date. I don’t remember what it’s like to lose, and I’m not planning on finding out any time soon.”
(从左到右) 乔伊·戴维斯, Antonio McKee and A.J. 麦基
Named 2016 “Man of the Year” by Wrestling USA Magazine, the Compton, 加利福尼亚州。, native began his stretch of domination as early as the ninth grade, when he attended Sante Fe High School. Davis was crowned the California State champion at 152-pounds in his junior year and followed that impressive campaign with a second State Title at 160-pounds in his senior year.
Davis will train at Antonio McKee’s Body Shop Gym in Long Beach, 加利福尼亚州. alongside childhood best friend and Bellator featherweight wrecking machine AJ麦基. Davis joins a budding roster of Bellator MMA talent, with recent signings that include: Matt Mitrione, 本森亨德森, Jarrod Trice, 谢尔盖Kharitonov, and recent re-signings the likes of Darrion考德威尔 和 迈克尔·钱德勒.
