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David Branch

22-7-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Alexander Shlemenko · Submission · Dec 14, 2019

22-7-0 · 13 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Jack HermanssonSUB · R1 0:49
UFCUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Gaethje·March 30, 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

  1. LOSS
    RCC MMA 7: Shlemenko vs. Branch· Dec 14, 2019· Middleweight· 22-7 vs 60-13
    SUB
    R1 · 4:51
  2. WIN
    vs Louis Taylor×4Title bout · Title win #4
    WSOF 34: Gaethje vs. Firmino· Dec 31, 2016· Middleweight· 20-3 vs 14-4
    SUB
    R5 · 2:00
  3. WIN
    vs Vinny Magalhaes×3Title bout · Title win #3
    WSOF 33: Branch vs. Magalhaes· Oct 7, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 19-3 vs 14-8
    UD
  4. WIN
    vs Clifford Starks×2Title bout · Title win #2
    WSOF 30: Branch vs. Starks· Apr 2, 2016· Middleweight· 18-3 vs 13-3
    UD
  5. WIN
    vs Teddy Holder
    WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino 2· Sep 18, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 17-3 vs 9-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:21
  6. WIN
    vs Jesse McElligott
    WSOF 20: Branch vs. McElligott· Apr 10, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-3 vs 5-2
    SUB
    R2 · 1:28
  7. WIN
    vs Yushin Okami×1Title bout · Title win #1
    WSOF 15: Branch vs. Okami· Nov 15, 2014· Middleweight· 15-3 vs 31-9
    TKO
    R4 · 3:39
  8. WIN
    WSOF 10: Branch vs. Taylor· Jun 21, 2014· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 27-10
    SUB
    R1 · 1:41
  9. WIN
    WSOF 5: Arlovski vs. Kyle· Sep 14, 2013· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 14-5
    UD
  10. WIN
    WSOF 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson· Mar 23, 2013· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 23-5-2
    UD
  11. WIN
    WSOF 1: Arlovski vs. Cole· Nov 3, 2012· Middleweight· 11-3 vs 8-3
    UD
  12. LOSS
    Titan FC 22· May 25, 2012· Catchweight· 10-3 vs 11-4
    UD
  13. WIN
    Pure MMA· Jan 22, 2012· 10-2 vs 6-2
    DEC
  14. WIN
    vs Jeremy May
    Shark Fights 15· May 27, 2011· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 9-8
    TKO
    R3 · 3:19
  15. WIN
    Universal Combat Championship· Mar 19, 2010· 5-0 vs 10-5
    TKO
  16. WIN
    vs Robbie Huston
    N/A· Dec 13, 2008· 3-0 vs 3-2
    SUB
  17. WIN
    vs Alex Aquino
    Ring of Combat 19· May 9, 2008· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 5-3
    TKO
    R1 · 3:29
  18. WIN
    vs Craig Simone
    Florida Regional· Sep 29, 2007· 1-0 vs 2-1
    TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power52
Kick power70
Punch speed60
Kick speed70
Accuracy56
Takedowns96
Ground striking96
Submissions94
Chin67
Body strength81
Cardio81

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 22-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed1.66per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.91per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.55per 15 min
33% success
Takedowns stuffed44%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 4-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.66per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.91per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.55per 15 min
33% success
Takedowns stuffed44%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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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.

★ Performance of the Night ×1
  1. ★ POTNvs Thiago Santos · UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs LeeApr 21, 2018

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate David Branch earns per fight.

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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

#1#5#10#1520182019May 17, 2017 · #9May 31, 2017 · #10Jun 7, 2017 · #9Nov 8, 2017 · #10Jan 17, 2018 · #9Jan 29, 2018 · #8May 30, 2018 · #7Nov 7, 2018 · #11May 13, 2019 · #15Jul 2, 2019 · #14Jul 22, 2019 · #14#14

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1849▼11
Peak
1910May 14, 2017
Rated fights
29
150016501800200820102012201420162018Sep 29, 2007 · 1544May 9, 2008 · 1595Dec 13, 2008 · 1633Jun 12, 2009 · 1684Mar 19, 2010 · 1718Apr 22, 2010 · 1765Jul 3, 2010 · 1734Sep 15, 2010 · 1756Dec 4, 2010 · 1773Mar 3, 2011 · 1737May 27, 2011 · 1751Jan 22, 2012 · 1763May 25, 2012 · 1742Nov 3, 2012 · 1760Mar 23, 2013 · 1787Sep 14, 2013 · 1801Jun 21, 2014 · 1828Nov 15, 2014 · 1868Apr 10, 2015 · 1873Sep 18, 2015 · 1880Apr 2, 2016 · 1888Oct 7, 2016 · 1895Dec 31, 2016 · 1906May 14, 2017 · 1910Sep 16, 2017 · 1892Apr 22, 2018 · 1903Nov 4, 2018 · 1878Mar 30, 2019 · 1860Dec 14, 2019 · 18491849

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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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