David Branch (fighter)
David Branch | |
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Born | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Renzo Gracie[3] | September 26, 1981
Years active | 2007–2023 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 29 |
Wins | 22 |
By knockout | 6 |
By submission | 7 |
By decision | 9 |
Losses | 7 |
By knockout | 3 |
By submission | 3 |
By decision | 1 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
David Branch (born September 26, 1981) is an American former
Background
Branch was born in
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Branch turned professional in MMA in 2007 and compiled an overall professional record of 3–0 before being signed by Bellator.
Bellator
Branch then signed for
Branch then competed in the UCC organization and defeated John Troyer via TKO (punches) at 4:26 of the second round.
Branch returned to Bellator at
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In May 2010, Branch's coach Renzo Gracie announced that Branch had signed a four-fight contract with the UFC.[6] Branch made his debut on the undercard of
Branch was expected to face
Branch won the fight via unanimous decision, earning his first UFC victory.Branch next defeated
Branch was rumored to face Dan Miller on March 19, 2011, at UFC 128.[11] However, according to Dan's manager, the fight was not offered. Miller ended up facing a different opponent.
Branch next faced Rousimar Palhares on March 3, 2011, at UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann, replacing Alexandre Ferreira.[12] Branch was defeated by Palhares when he tapped out to a kneebar early in the second round[13] and was subsequently released from the promotion.[14]
Independent promotions
Following his release from the UFC Branch signed to fight Jeremy May at Shark Fights 15: Villaseñor vs Camozzi. He won via TKO in the third round.
Branch next faced of against Strikeforce vet Dominique Steele at Pure MMA: The Beginning. He won via unanimous decision.
In his next fight Branch took on former UFC vet Anthony Johnson at Titan Fighting Championships 22.[15] The bout was originally supposed to be fought at 185lbs, but both fighters came in overweight and the bout was changed to 195 lb catchweight fight. He lost via unanimous decision.[16]
World Series of Fighting
In Branch's next fight he took on another former UFC vet
Branch next faced off against
On May 16, 2013, WSOF announced a four-man tournament to crown an Inaugural Middleweight Champion. Branch will be one of the four men entering this tournament. Joining Branch will be former UFC vet
In the Middleweight Tournament Final, Branch faced
In his first title defense, Branch faced fellow UFC veteran Yushin Okami at WSOF 15 on October 24, 2014.[21] He won the fight via technical knockout in the fourth round.
On March 5, 2015, it was announced that a semifinal fight of the WSOF Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament between
Branch defended the WSOF Light Heavyweight Championship against Vinny Magalhães at WSOF 33 on October 7, 2016, in the main event.[24] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
On February 15, 2017, Branch announced that he had re-signed with the UFC and expects to be scheduled to compete in the middleweight division for the promotion by May.[25]
Branch faced Krzysztof Jotko in his return to the UFC on May 13, 2017, at UFC 211.[26] He won the fight via split decision.[27]
Branch faced former UFC middleweight champion
Branch was scheduled to face
Branch faced
Branch was expected to face Ronaldo Souza on November 3, 2018, at UFC 230.[34] However on October 19, 2018, It was reported that Souza replaced injured Luke Rockhold who was scheduled to fight Chris Weidman in the event.[35] It was reported on October 19, 2018, that Jared Cannonier faced Branch instead.[36] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[37]
Branch faced Jack Hermansson on March 30, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 2.[38] He lost the fight via guillotine choke in the first round.[39]
Branch was scheduled to face
USADA violation and release from the UFC
In September 2019, it was revealed that Branch received a 2 year
Post-UFC career
After the release from the UFC, Branch faced Alexander Shlemenko at Russian Cagefighting Championship 7 on December 14, 2019.[44] He lost the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the first round.
One Championship
On January 25, 2022, it was announced that Branch had signed with ONE Championship.[45] He was expected to make his promotional debut against Leandro Ataides at ONE Championship: Full Circle on February 25, 2022,[46] but wasn't medically cleared to compete.[47]
Personal life
Branch is the brother of professional boxers, Sechew Powell and Jamelle Hamilton.[48]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Thiago Santos[33]
- World Series of Fighting
- WSOF Light Heavyweight Championship(One time)
- One successful title defense
- WSOF Middleweight Championship(One time)
- Three successful title defenses
- WSOF Middleweight Championship Tournament Winner
- WSOF Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Winner
- First fighter to hold Championships in multiple weight classes
- Tied 2nd most wins in World Series of Fighting history (10) with Justin Gaethje
- Most Submission wins in World Series of Fightinghistory (4)
- Undefeated in World Series of Fighting(10-0)
Mixed martial arts record
29 matches | 22 wins | 7 losses |
By knockout | 6 | 3 |
By submission | 7 | 3 |
By decision | 9 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 22–7 | Alexander Shlemenko | Submission (guillotine choke) | Russian Cagefighting Championship 7 | December 14, 2019 | 1 | 4:58 | Yekaterinburg, Russia | |
Loss | 22–6 | Jack Hermansson | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje | March 30, 2019 | 1 | 0:49 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States
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Loss | 22–5 | Jared Cannonier | TKO (punches) | UFC 230 | November 3, 2018 | 2 | 0:39 | New York City, New York, United States | |
Win | 22–4 | Thiago Santos
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KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee | April 21, 2018 | 1 | 2:30 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Loss | 21–4 | Luke Rockhold | TKO (submission to punches) | UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch | September 16, 2017 | 2 | 4:05 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , United States
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Win | 21–3 | Krzysztof Jotko | Decision (split) | UFC 211 | May 13, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas , United States
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Win | 20–3 | Louis Taylor | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WSOF 34 | December 31, 2016 | 5 | 2:00 | New York City, New York , United States
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Return to WSOF Middleweight Championship .
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Win | 19–3 | Vinny Magalhães | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 33 | October 7, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Defended the WSOF Light Heavyweight Championship .
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Win | 18–3 | Clifford Starks | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 30 | April 2, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Defended the WSOF Middleweight Championship .
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Win | 17–3 | Teddy Holder | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WSOF 23 | September 18, 2015 | 1 | 2:21 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | Won the inaugural WSOF Light Heavyweight Championship . WSOF Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Final.
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Win | 16–3 | Jesse McElligott | Technical Submission ( Von Flue choke )
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WSOF 20 | April 10, 2015 | 2 | 1:28 | Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States | Light Heavyweight debut; WSOF Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Semifinal.
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Win | 15–3 | Yushin Okami | TKO (punches) | WSOF 15 | November 15, 2014 | 4 | 3:39 | Tampa, Florida, United States | Defended the WSOF Middleweight Championship .
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Win | 14–3 | Jesse Taylor | Submission (D'Arce choke) | WSOF 10 | June 21, 2014 | 1 | 1:41 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Won the inaugural WSOF Middleweight Championship . WSOF Middleweight Championship Tournament Final.
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Win | 13–3 | Danillo Villefort | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 5 | September 14, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | WSOF Middleweight Championship Tournament Semifinal. |
Win | 12–3 | Paulo Filho | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 2 | March 23, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Win | 11–3 | Dustin Jacoby | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 1 | November 3, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Loss | 10–3 | Anthony Johnson | Decision (unanimous) | Titan FC 22 | May 25, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | Catchweight (195 lbs) bout; both fighters missed weight. |
Win | 10–2 | Dominique Steele | Decision (unanimous) | Pure MMA: The Beginning | January 22, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Plains, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 9–2 | Jeremy May | TKO (punches) | Shark Fights 15: Villaseñor vs Camozzi | May 27, 2011 | 3 | 3:19 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | |
Loss | 8–2 | Rousimar Palhares | Submission (kneebar) | UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann | March 3, 2011 | 2 | 1:44 | Louisville, Kentucky, United States | |
Win | 8–1 | Rich Attonito | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale
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December 4, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Win | 7–1 | Tomasz Drwal | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares | September 15, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
Loss | 6–1 | Gerald Harris
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KO (slam) | UFC 116 | July 3, 2010 | 3 | 2:35 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Win | 6–0 | Derrick Mehmen | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 15
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April 22, 2010 | 2 | 0:26 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Catchweight (190 lbs) bout. |
Win | 5–0 | John Troyer | TKO (punches) | UCC 1: Merciless | March 19, 2010 | 2 | 4:26 | Jersey City, New Jersey, United States | |
Win | 4–0 | Dennis Olson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 11
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June 12, 2009 | 1 | 2:27 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Robby Huston | Submission (rear-naked choke) | DCF: Battle at the Nation's Capital | December 13, 2008 | 2 | 2:41 | Washington, D.C., United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Alex Aquino | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Ring of Combat 19 | May 9, 2008 | 1 | 3:29 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Craig Simone | TKO (punches) | Cage Fights 6 | September 29, 2007 | 1 | 1:44 | Fort Myers, Florida, United States |
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