Newest Bellator MMA acquisition Joey Davis

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Jūnijs 15, 2016) – Bellator MMA is thrilled to announce the signing of NCAA Division II wrestling star Džoijs Deiviss, uz ekskluzīvu vairāku gadu, multi-cīņa līgums. 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 Jarod Trice and Olympic contender Tairels Fortūna. The 21-year-old standout wrestler competed at Notre Dame College, kur viņš uzkrāja neticami neuzvarētu 131-0 rekordu un četrus pēc kārtas NCAA II divīzijas čempionātus koledžas darbības laikā, kļūstot par vienīgo II divīzijas cīkstoni, kurš jebkad ir izcīnījis četrus valsts čempionu titulus un palicis nepārspēts karjerā. 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.”

(L to R) Džoijs Deiviss, Antonio McKee and A.J. McKee

 

Named 2016 “Man of the Year” by Wrestling USA Magazine, the Compton, Calif., 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, Calif. alongside childhood best friend and Bellator featherweight wrecking machine AJ McKee. Davis joins a budding roster of Bellator MMA talent, with recent signings that include: Matt Mitrione, Benson Henderson, Jarrod Trice, Sergei Kharitonov, and recent re-signings the likes of Darrion Caldwell un Michael Chandler.