MMA Match Preview: Mitch Ramirez (8-2) vs. Mike Davis (11-3)

The Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee hosts a high-stakes lightweight clash as aggressive finisher Mitch “The Fight Stalker” Ramirez (8–2) takes on seasoned striker Mike “Beast Boy” Davis (11–3) at UFC 317. Both fighters are looking to rebound from recent losses and reassert themselves in a stacked 155-pound division.

Fight Details

Event	Info
Date	Saturday, July 12, 2025
Location	Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
Time	Prelims ~6:30 PM ET
Broadcast	ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass
Weight Class	Lightweight (155 lbs)
Rounds	3

Fighter Breakdown

🇺🇸 Mitch Ramirez

Age: 32

Height/Reach: 5’11” / 71″

Stance: Orthodox

Record: 8–2 (5 KO, 2 SUB)

Team: Syndicate MMA

Recent Form: TKO loss to Thiago Moises (Mar 2024); prior 1st-round KO win at LFA 173

Strengths: Early pressure, knockout power, leg kicks

Weaknesses: Defensive lapses, cardio fade, takedown defense (10%)

🇺🇸 Mike Davis

Age: 32

Height/Reach: 6’0″ / 72″

Stance: Orthodox

Record: 11–3 (7 KO, 2 SUB)

Team: Fusion X-Cel Performance

Recent Form: UD loss to Fares Ziam (Feb 2025); prior submission win over Natan Levy

Strengths: Crisp boxing, offensive wrestling, cardio, body work

Weaknesses: Can be hit early, pace control issues

Tale of the Tape

Attribute	Ramirez	Davis
Strikes Landed/Min	2.37	4.68
Striking Accuracy	42%	52%
Strikes Absorbed/Min	3.34	5.19
Takedown Accuracy	90%	44%
Takedown Defense	10%	57%
Sub Attempts/15 Min	0.4	0.5

Key Storylines

Redemption Arc: Both fighters are coming off losses and need a win to stay relevant in the division.

Power vs Precision: Ramirez brings raw knockout power, while Davis offers technical striking and grappling versatility.

Cardio Factor: Davis averages longer fight times and maintains output deep into rounds; Ramirez tends to fade after round one.