David Branch

MiddleweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

22Wins

7Losses

0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLWLW

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Age: 45 (born September 26, 1981)
Born in: Charlotte
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 185 lbs.
Reach: 78"
Stance: Orthodox
UFC record: 4-5

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC4

KO/TKO 1
Decision 3

Losses in the UFC5

KO/TKO 3
Submission 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 1.66 top 94%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 1.91

Striking accuracy40%Better than 13% of middleweights

Strike defense57%Better than 71% of middleweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 2.55 top 20%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.0

Takedown accuracy33%Better than 32% of middleweights

Takedown defense44%Better than 18% of middleweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Branch last fought on March 30, 2019 (Loss vs Jack Hermansson). Branch has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About David Branch

David Branch is a middleweight mixed martial artist, born in Charlotte, United States, on September 26, 1981. Branch stands 6' 1", has a 78" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Branch turned professional in 2007, debuting with Cage Fights. A 6-0 record outside the UFC came first. Branch made a UFC debut at UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin in July 2010 and lost to Gerald Harris by KO/TKO. In the UFC, Branch is 4-5 across 9 fights.

Branch usually wins on the scorecards: 3 of 4 UFC wins went to a decision. By the numbers, Branch lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 80% of middleweights.

Branch's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje in March 2019, where Branch lost to Jack Hermansson.

UFC fight history

L

Jack Hermansson

Submission · Guillotine Choke On Ground · R1 0:49

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje

Mar 30, 2019

1Str 0TD 0KD
L

Jared Cannonier

KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R2 0:39

UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis

Nov 3, 2018

10Str 3TD 0KD
W

Thiago Santos

KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 2:30

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee

Apr 21, 2018

5Str 0TD 1KD
L

Luke Rockhold

KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Back ControlSubmission to Strikes · R2 4:05

UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch

Sep 16, 2017

25Str 1TD 0KD
W

Krzysztof Jotko

Decision - Split · R3 5:00

UFC 211: Miocic vs. Dos Santos

May 13, 2017

39Str 2TD 0KD
L

Rousimar Palhares

Submission · Kneebar On Ground · R2 1:44

UFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann

Mar 3, 2011

6Str 1TD 0KD
W

Rich Attonito

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale

Dec 4, 2010

16Str 4TD 0KD
W

Tomasz Drwal

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares

Sep 15, 2010

15Str 3TD 0KD
L

Gerald Harris

KO/TKO · Slam to On Ground · R3 2:35

UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin

Jul 3, 2010

20Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

David Branch is 22-7 across 29 professional fights in 11 promotions, since a pro debut on September 29, 2007 (Cage Fights). 20 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins22

KO/TKO 6
Submission 7
Decision 9

Pro losses7

KO/TKO 2
Submission 4
Decision 1

Finish rate: 59% of wins
Longest win streak: 11
Current streak: 3 losses

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
WSOF	10-0	2012
UFC	4-5	2010
Bellator	2-0	2009
Cage Fights	1-0	2007
DCF	1-0	2008
Pure MMA	1-0	2012
Ring of Combat	1-0	2008
Russian Cagefighting Championship	0-1	2019
Shark Fights	1-0	2011
Titan FC	0-1	2012
UCC	1-0	2010

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
L	Alexander Shlemenko	Submission (guillotine choke), R1	Russian Cagefighting Championship 7	Dec 14, 2019
L	Jack Hermansson	Submission (guillotine choke), R1	UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje	Mar 30, 2019
L	Jared Cannonier	TKO (punches), R2	UFC 230	Nov 3, 2018
W	Thiago Santos	KO (punches), R1	UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee	Apr 21, 2018
L	Luke Rockhold	TKO (submission to punches), R2	UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch	Sep 16, 2017
W	Krzysztof Jotko	Decision (split), R3	UFC 211	May 13, 2017
W	Louis Taylor	Submission (rear-naked choke), R5	WSOF 34	Dec 31, 2016
W	Vinny Magalhães	Decision (unanimous), R5	WSOF 33	Oct 7, 2016
W	Clifford Starks	Decision (unanimous), R5	WSOF 30	Apr 2, 2016
W	Teddy Holder	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	WSOF 23	Sep 18, 2015
W	Jesse McElligott	Technical Submission ( Von Flue choke ), R2	WSOF 20	Apr 10, 2015
W	Yushin Okami	TKO (punches), R4	WSOF 15	Nov 15, 2014
W	Jesse Taylor	Submission (D'Arce choke), R1	WSOF 10	Jun 21, 2014
W	Danillo Villefort	Decision (unanimous), R3	WSOF 5	Sep 14, 2013
W	Paulo Filho	Decision (unanimous), R3	WSOF 2	Mar 23, 2013
W	Dustin Jacoby	Decision (unanimous), R3	WSOF 1	Nov 3, 2012
L	Anthony Johnson	Decision (unanimous), R3	Titan FC 22	May 25, 2012
W	Dominique Steele	Decision (unanimous), R3	Pure MMA: The Beginning	Jan 22, 2012
W	Jeremy May	TKO (punches), R3	Shark Fights 15: Villaseñor vs Camozzi	May 27, 2011
L	Rousimar Palhares	Submission (kneebar), R2	UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann	Mar 3, 2011
W	Rich Attonito	Decision (unanimous), R3	The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale	Dec 4, 2010
W	Tomasz Drwal	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares	Sep 15, 2010
L	Gerald Harris	KO (slam), R3	UFC 116	Jul 3, 2010
W	Derrick Mehmen	Submission (rear-naked choke), R2	Bellator 15	Apr 22, 2010
W	John Troyer	TKO (punches), R2	UCC 1: Merciless	Mar 19, 2010
W	Dennis Olson	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	Bellator 11	Jun 12, 2009
W	Robby Huston	Submission (rear-naked choke), R2	DCF: Battle at the Nation's Capital	Dec 13, 2008
W	Alex Aquino	TKO (doctor stoppage), R1	Ring of Combat 19	May 9, 2008
W	Craig Simone	TKO (punches), R1	Cage Fights 6	Sep 29, 2007

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is David Branch's record?

David Branch's professional MMA record is 22 wins, 7 losses and 0 draws.

How old is David Branch?

David Branch is 45 years old, born on September 26, 1981.

How tall is David Branch and what is their reach?

David Branch stands 6' 1" with a 78" reach.

Who did David Branch fight last?

David Branch lost to Jack Hermansson by Submission at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje on Mar 30, 2019.