Fighter

David Branch

22-7-0★ 1bonus United States

United StatesLast 5

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David Branch holds a professional MMA record of 22-7-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 29 bouts on record. David 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, David Branch lands 1.66 significant strikes per minute with 39% accuracy and averages 2.55 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 30, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 78"198 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1981-09-26
Age: 44
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)

Punch power64

Kick power66

Punch speed69

Kick speed65

Accuracy58

Takedowns97

Ground striking96

Submissions63

Chin68

Body strength91

Cardio77

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 22-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.66per min

39% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.91per min

56% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.55per 15 min

32% success

Takedowns stuffed43%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

David Branch has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ POTN ×1

★ POTNvs Thiago Santos · UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs LeeApr 22, 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 our model's estimate of what David Branch earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Alexander Shlemenko
RCC MMA 7: Shlemenko vs. Branch· Dec 14, 2019· Middleweight· 22-6 vs 59-13
SUB
R1 · 4:51
LOSS
vs Jack Hermansson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Gaethje· Mar 30, 2019· Middleweight· 22-5 vs 18-4
SUB
R1 · 0:49
LOSS
vs Jared Cannonier
UFCUFC 230: Cormier vs Lewis· Nov 3, 2018· Middleweight· 22-4 vs 10-4
TKO
R2 · 0:39
WIN
vs Thiago Santos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Lee· Apr 22, 2018· Middleweight· 21-4 vs 17-5
TKO
R1 · 2:30
POTN
LOSS
vs Luke Rockhold
UFCUFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Branch· Sep 16, 2017· Middleweight· 21-3 vs 15-3
TKO
R2 · 4:05
WIN
vs Krzysztof Jotko
UFCUFC 211: Miocic vs Dos Santos 2· May 14, 2017· Middleweight· 20-3 vs 19-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Louis Taylor×4Title bout · Title win #4
WSOF 34: Gaethje vs. Firmino· Dec 31, 2016· Middleweight· 19-3 vs 14-3
SUB
R5 · 2:00
WIN
vs Vinny Magalhaes×3Title bout · Title win #3
WSOF 33: Branch vs. Magalhaes· Oct 7, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 18-3 vs 14-7
UD
WIN
vs Clifford Starks×2Title bout · Title win #2
WSOF 30: Branch vs. Starks· Apr 2, 2016· Middleweight· 17-3 vs 13-2
UD
WIN
vs Teddy Holder
WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino 2· Sep 18, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-3 vs 9-1
SUB
R1 · 2:21
WIN
vs Jesse McElligott
WSOF 20: Branch vs. McElligott· Apr 10, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 15-3 vs 5-1
SUB
R2 · 1:28
WIN
vs Yushin Okami×1Title bout · Title win #1
WSOF 15: Branch vs. Okami· Nov 15, 2014· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 31-8
TKO
R4 · 3:39
WIN
vs Jesse Taylor
WSOF 10: Branch vs. Taylor· Jun 21, 2014· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 27-9
SUB
R1 · 1:41
WIN
vs Danillo Villefort
WSOF 5: Arlovski vs. Kyle· Sep 14, 2013· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 14-4
UD
WIN
vs Paulo Filho
WSOF 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson· Mar 23, 2013· Middleweight· 11-3 vs 23-4-2
UD
WIN
vs Dustin Jacoby
WSOF 1: Arlovski vs. Cole· Nov 3, 2012· Middleweight· 10-3 vs 8-2
UD
LOSS
vs Anthony Johnson
Titan FC 22· May 25, 2012· Catchweight· 10-2 vs 10-4
UD
WIN
vs Dominique Steele
Pure MMA· Jan 22, 2012· 9-2 vs 6-1
DEC
WIN
vs Jeremy May
Shark Fights 15· May 27, 2011· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 9-7
TKO
R3 · 3:19
LOSS
vs Rousimar Palhares
UFCUFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann· Mar 3, 2011· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 11-4
SUB
R2 · 1:44
WIN
vs Rich Attonito
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale· Dec 4, 2010· Middleweight· 7-1 vs 9-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tomasz Drwal
UFCUFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares· Sep 15, 2010· Middleweight· 6-1 vs 17-3-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Gerald Harris
UFCUFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin· Jul 3, 2010· Middleweight· 6-0 vs 16-2
TKO
R3 · 2:35
WIN
vs Derrick Mehmen
Bellator 15· Apr 22, 2010· Catchweight· 5-0 vs 8-1
SUB
R2 · 0:26
WIN
vs John Troyer
Universal Combat Championship· Mar 19, 2010· 4-0 vs 10-4
TKO
WIN
vs Dennis Olson
Bellator 11· Jun 12, 2009· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 7-2
SUB
R1 · 2:27
WIN
vs Robbie Huston
N/A· Dec 13, 2008· 2-0 vs 3-1
SUB
WIN
vs Alex Aquino
Ring of Combat 19· May 9, 2008· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 5-2
TKO
R1 · 3:29
WIN
vs Craig Simone
Florida Regional· Sep 29, 2007· 0-0 vs 2-0
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

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

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1851▼11
Peak: 1911May 14, 2017
Rated fights: 29

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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 44 years old (born Sep 26, 1981).

Where is David Branch from?

David Branch is from United States.

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