David Branch
Last fight: Loss vs Alexander Shlemenko · Submission · Dec 14, 2019
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CAREER SUMMARY
David Branch holds a professional MMA record of 22-7-0. Branch has won 22 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Branch lands 1.66 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 2.55 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 30, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC, BELLATOR.
Profile
- Height
- 6'1"185 cm
- Weight
- 185 lbs84 kg
- Reach
- 78"198 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Sep 26, 1981
- Age
- 45
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Career history
- LOSSRCC MMA 7: Shlemenko vs. Branch· Dec 14, 2019· Middleweight· 22-7 vs 60-13SUBR1 · 4:51
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Gaethje· Mar 30, 2019· Middleweight· 22-6 vs 19-4SUBR1 · 0:49
- LOSSUFC 230: Cormier vs Lewis· Nov 3, 2018· Middleweight· 22-5 vs 11-4TKOR2 · 0:39
- WINUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Lee· Apr 21, 2018· Middleweight· 22-4 vs 17-6POTNTKOR1 · 2:30
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Branch· Sep 16, 2017· Middleweight· 21-4 vs 16-3TKOR2 · 4:05
- WINUFC 211: Miocic vs Dos Santos 2· May 13, 2017· Middleweight· 21-3 vs 19-2SDR3 · 5:00
- WINWSOF 34: Gaethje vs. Firmino· Dec 31, 2016· Middleweight· 20-3 vs 14-4SUBR5 · 2:00
- WINWSOF 33: Branch vs. Magalhaes· Oct 7, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 19-3 vs 14-8UD
- WINWSOF 30: Branch vs. Starks· Apr 2, 2016· Middleweight· 18-3 vs 13-3UD
- WINvs Teddy HolderWSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino 2· Sep 18, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 17-3 vs 9-2SUBR1 · 2:21
- WINvs Jesse McElligottWSOF 20: Branch vs. McElligott· Apr 10, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-3 vs 5-2SUBR2 · 1:28
- WINWSOF 15: Branch vs. Okami· Nov 15, 2014· Middleweight· 15-3 vs 31-9TKOR4 · 3:39
- WINvs Jesse TaylorWSOF 10: Branch vs. Taylor· Jun 21, 2014· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 27-10SUBR1 · 1:41
- WINWSOF 5: Arlovski vs. Kyle· Sep 14, 2013· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 14-5UD
- WINvs Paulo FilhoWSOF 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson· Mar 23, 2013· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 23-5-2UD
- WINWSOF 1: Arlovski vs. Cole· Nov 3, 2012· Middleweight· 11-3 vs 8-3UD
- LOSSTitan FC 22· May 25, 2012· Catchweight· 10-3 vs 11-4UD
- WINPure MMA· Jan 22, 2012· 10-2 vs 6-2DEC
- WINvs Jeremy MayShark Fights 15· May 27, 2011· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 9-8TKOR3 · 3:19
- LOSSUFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann· Mar 3, 2011· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 12-4SUBR2 · 1:44
- WINUFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale· Dec 4, 2010· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 9-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Tomasz DrwalUFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares· Sep 15, 2010· Middleweight· 7-1 vs 17-4-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin· Jul 3, 2010· Middleweight· 6-1 vs 17-2TKOR3 · 2:35
- WINBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 15· Apr 22, 2010· Middleweight· 6-0 vs 8-2SUBR2 · 0:26
- WINvs John TroyerUniversal Combat Championship· Mar 19, 2010· 5-0 vs 10-5TKO
- WINvs Dennis OlsonBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 11· Jun 12, 2009· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 7-3SUBR1 · 2:27
- WINvs Robbie HustonN/A· Dec 13, 2008· 3-0 vs 3-2SUB
- WINvs Alex AquinoRing of Combat 19· May 9, 2008· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 5-3TKOR1 · 3:29
- WINvs Craig SimoneFlorida Regional· Sep 29, 2007· 1-0 vs 2-1TKO
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where David Branch sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
David Branch has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate David Branch earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
David Branch's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #7 Middleweight
- First ranked
- May 17, 2017
- Times ranked
- 80
Middleweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1849▼11
- Peak
- 1910May 14, 2017
- Rated fights
- 29
Frequently asked questions
When does David Branch fight next?
David Branch has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is David Branch's record?
David Branch's professional MMA record is 22-7-0.
Who is David Branch fighting next?
David Branch's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did David Branch fight last?
David Branch most recently fought Jack Hermansson at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Gaethje on Saturday, March 30, 2019, LOSS (Submission).
What weight class does David Branch fight in?
David Branch fights at Middleweight.
How many knockouts does David Branch have?
David Branch has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has David Branch won?
David Branch has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.
How tall is David Branch?
David Branch is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.
How much does David Branch weigh?
David Branch weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).
What is David Branch's reach?
David Branch has a reach of 78" (198 cm).
How old is David Branch?
David Branch is 45 years old (born Sep 26, 1981).
Where is David Branch from?
David Branch is from the United States.
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