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20th Sep 2015

WATCH: Phil Davis looked hilariously shocked when he was awarded a belt after Bellator win

A pleasant surprise

Darragh Murphy

Phil Davis mustn’t read the fine print in his fight contracts.

The former UFC light heavyweight made his Bellator debut on Saturday night in a tournament to decide the number one contender for Liam McGeary’s 205 lb belt.

After submitting Emmanuel Newton by kimura in the semi-final, Mr Wonderful knocked out tournament alternate Francis Carmont to be crowned winner.

As Davis’ hand was raised by the referee, Bellator president Scott Coker wrapped a belt around his waist to celebrate the tournament champion.

Davis clearly didn’t have a clue that the victory would earn him some gold and couldn’t hide the delighted surprise from spreading across his face.

Sure God love him.