David Branch (fighter)
| David Branch | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 26, 1981 (age 35) Bronx, New York, United States |
| Residence | Bronx, New York, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) / 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Division |
Middleweight Light heavyweight |
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Team | Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 20 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
David Branch (born September 26, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the World Series of Fighting's middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. He was the first holder of both the WSOF Middleweight Championship and WSOF Light Heavyweight Championship. He is currently ranked as the #9 Middleweight in the world according to Sherdog.
Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Branch trained in Karate for two and a half years before transitioning into Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He graduated from A. Philip Randolph Campus High School in NYC, New York. Branch trained for three years with Michael Casey (black belt under Relson Gracie) in the Bronx, NY before he began training under the tutelage of MMA veteran, Renzo Gracie at his personal training center. Branch gained his black belt after learning from Gracie for about ten years. In addition to mixed martial arts, Branch has also competed in (and won) Brazilian jiu-jitsu titles in nationwide competitions.
Branch turned professional in MMA in 2007 and compiled an overall professional record of 3-0 before being signed by Bellator.
Branch then signed for Bellator and made his promotional debut at Bellator 11 against Dennis Olson. Branch was victorious due to submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:27 of the first round.
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 Bellator 15 and defeated Derrick Mehmen via submission (rear-naked choke) at 0:26 of the second round.
In May 2010, Branch's coach Renzo Gracie announced that Branch had signed a four-fight contract with the UFC. Branch made his debut on the undercard of UFC 116 against Gerald Harris. Branch was knocked out cold with a slam in the third round, losing for the first time in his professional career.
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