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David Branch

22-6-0
0Gatekeeper
/Middleweight/Age 44/Orthodox/6' 1"/78″ reach/185 lbs
Win %
79%
SLpM
1.7
Str Acc
39%
Str Def
56%
TD Avg
2.5
TD Def
43%
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
69%

At a Glance

1.7
SLpM
bottom 14%
39%
Str Acc
bottom 17%
2.5
TD Avg
top 25%
69%
Finish %
top 2%
56%
Str Def
above average
David Branch is a orthodox Middleweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 22-6-0, the fighter carries a 79% win rate across 28 pro contests, with a 69% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include a 78" reach that creates a clear distance advantage.
Career Arc
21 fightspeak +10 · current +8

Skill Profile

VOLUME26ACCURACY38KO POWER45TAKEDOWNS70TD DEFENSE24SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY47ACTIVITY53
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
1.66-1.76 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
1.91-1.27 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
2.55+1.03 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.00-0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (1.91)Landed (1.66)
0
-0.25

Wins by Method

69%Finish
KO/TKO538%
Submission431%
Decision431%
22 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (22)
5 KO
4 SUB
4 DEC
9 OTH
Losses (6)
3 KO
2 SUB
1 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Sub
L
KO
W
KO
L
KO
W
Dec

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
5/15(33%)
R2
8/16(50%)
R3
2/10(20%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
38%
38%
24%
Distance: 16Clinch: 16Ground: 10
Target
74%
19%
Head: 31Body: 8Leg: 3

Grappling Efficiency

Avg Control / Fight
0:09

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
4 of 21
KO/TKO Losses
3
Avg Fight Duration
2.1 rounds
Post-Loss Record
1-1
Fight History9 UFC + 12 pre-UFC
21 fights13W5L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Unknown
RCC MMARCC MMA 7: Shlemenko vs. Branch
Dec 14, 2019SSUB14:51
DRAW
Method
SUB
Guillotine Choke
Round
1
of 3
Time
4:51
Division
Middleweight
RCC MMA 7: Shlemenko vs. Branch
2019-12-14
LJack Hermansson
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje
Mar 30, 2019SSUB Guillotine Choke10:49
LJared Cannonier
UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis
Nov 3, 2018KKO/TKO Punches20:39
WThiago Santos
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee
Apr 21, 2018KKO/TKO Punch12:30
LLuke Rockhold
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch
Sep 16, 2017KKO/TKO Punches24:05
WKrzysztof Jotko
UFC 211: Miocic vs. Dos Santos
May 13, 2017DS-DEC35:00
WTeddy Holder
WSOFWSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino 2
Sep 18, 2015SSUB12:21
WUnknown
WSOFWSOF 20: Branch vs. McElligott
Apr 10, 2015SSUB21:28
WUnknown
WSOFWSOF 15: Branch vs. Okami
Nov 15, 2014KTKO43:39
WUnknown
WSOFWSOF 10: Branch vs. Taylor
Jun 21, 2014SSUB11:41
WUnknown
WSOFWSOF 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson
Mar 23, 2013DDECUnanimous
?Unknown
TitanTitan FC 22
May 25, 2012DDECUnanimous
LRousimar Palhares
UFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann
Mar 3, 2011SSUB Kneebar21:44
WRich Attonito
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale
Dec 4, 2010DU-DEC35:00
WTomasz Drwal
UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares
Sep 15, 2010DU-DEC35:00
?Unknown
Jul 3, 2010KTKO32:35
LGerald Harris
UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin
Jul 3, 2010KKO/TKO Slam32:35
WUnknown
Mar 19, 2010KTKO
WRobbie Huston
Dec 13, 2008SSUB
WAlex Aquino
Ring of CombatRing of Combat 19
May 9, 2008KTKO13:29
WCraig Simone
Sep 29, 2007KTKO