Raphael Davis (standing) completes Bellator's light heavyweight tournament. | Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
Bellator's fourth-season light heavyweight tournament field is now full, as once-beaten International Fight League veteran Raphael Davis has officially joined the promotion's 205-pound draw.
Davis in undefeated in Bellator competition, winning twice for the promotion in 2010. First, the L.A. Boxing product submitted Demetrius Richards in just under three minutes at Bellator 22 before outpointing Tony Lopez four months later at Bellator 34. The light heavyweight holds seven of his 10 career victories by submission, and he has never before been finished in his four-year career as a pro.
“I've been waiting for so long for this Bellator light heavyweight tournament to finally happen,” said Davis in the official release. “I've been seeing all of these other champions get their belts put on them after their fights, and I want one of those belts for myself. That has always been my goal ever since I first started fighting. I just want to win a belt. I want to be a world champion. Now I'm just really excited to finally have that chance.”
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