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David BranchMW
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David Branch

United StatesUnited StatesAge 44Renzo Gracie Jiu-JitsuUFC
22
Wins
7
Losses
0
Draws
59%
Finish Rate
6
KO / TKO
7
Submissions
2007
Pro Debut

Biography

David Branch is an American former mixed martial artist who competed as a middleweight. A professional competitor since 2007, he has fought for the UFC, World Series of Fighting, Bellator, Shark Fights, and Titan FC. Branch is the former WSOF Light Heavyweight Champion and WSOF Middleweight Champion.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy40%
Takedown accuracy33%

1.66

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

1.91

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

2.55

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0

avg

Submissions

0.18

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 198 cmUFC debut Jul. 3, 2010Born Bronx, United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO6
Decision3
Submission7

Finish Rate

59%
13 of 22
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts29 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossRussiaAlexander ShlemenkoH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Russian Cagefighting Championship 7Dec 14, 2019
LossSwedenJack HermanssonH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. GaethjeMar 30, 2019
LossUnited StatesJared CannonierH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC 230Nov 3, 2018
WinBrazilThiago SantosH2HKO (punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. LeeApr 21, 2018
LossUnited StatesLuke RockholdH2HTKO (submission to punches)R2UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. BranchSep 16, 2017
WinPolandKrzysztof JotkoH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 211May 13, 2017
WinUnited StatesLouis TaylorH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R5WSOF 34Dec 31, 2016
WinBrazilVinny MagalhãesH2HDecision (unanimous)R5WSOF 33Oct 7, 2016
WinUnited StatesClifford StarksH2HDecision (unanimous)R5WSOF 30Apr 2, 2016
WinUnited StatesTeddy HolderH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1WSOF 23Sep 18, 2015
WinUnited StatesJesse McElligottH2HTechnical Submission (Von Flue choke)R2WSOF 20Apr 10, 2015
WinJapanYushin OkamiH2HTKO (punches)R4WSOF 15Nov 15, 2014
WinUnited StatesJesse TaylorH2HSubmission (D'Arce choke)R1WSOF 10Jun 21, 2014
WinUnited StatesDanillo VillefortH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WSOF 5Sep 14, 2013
WinBrazilPaulo FilhoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WSOF 2Mar 23, 2013
WinUnited StatesDustin JacobyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WSOF 1Nov 3, 2012
LossUnited StatesAnthony JohnsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Titan FC 22May 25, 2012
WinUnited StatesDominique SteeleH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pure MMA: The BeginningJan 22, 2012
WinUnited StatesJeremy MayH2HTKO (punches)R3Shark Fights 15: Villaseñor vs CamozziMay 27, 2011
LossBrazilRousimar PalharesH2HSubmission (kneebar)R2UFC Live: Sanchez vs. KampmannMar 3, 2011
WinUnited StatesRich AttonitoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck FinaleDec 4, 2010
WinPolandTomasz DrwalH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. PalharesSep 15, 2010
LossUnited StatesGerald HarrisH2HKO (slam)R3UFC 116Jul 3, 2010
WinUnited StatesDerrick MehmenH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Bellator 15Apr 22, 2010
WinUnited StatesJohn TroyerH2HTKO (punches)R2UCC 1: MercilessMar 19, 2010
WinUnited StatesDennis OlsonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Bellator 11Jun 12, 2009
WinRobby HustonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2DCF: Battle at the Nation's CapitalDec 13, 2008
WinAlex AquinoH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1Ring of Combat 19May 9, 2008
WinCraig SimoneH2HTKO (punches)R1Cage Fights 6Sep 29, 2007

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.