Best fights of David Branch
Over 12 years as a professional, David Branch has compiled a 22-7 (13) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. David Branch KOs Yushin Okami
On November 15, 2014 David Branch defended his WSOF middleweight title against Yushin Okami. Branch was 33 years old with a record of 14-3, and Okami was 33 with a record of 31-8. Branch was on a 4-fight winning streak and Okami was coming off a win. Branch stopped Yushin Okami via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
2. David Branch submits Jesse Taylor
On June 21, 2014 David Branch fought Jesse Taylor for the vacant WSOF middleweight title. Branch was 32 years old with a record of 13-3, and Taylor was 31 with a record of 27-9. Branch was on a 3-fight winning streak and Taylor was on a 7-fight winning streak. Branch submitted Jesse Taylor via D'Arce choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. David Branch defeats Paulo Filho
On March 23, 2013 David Branch faced Paulo Filho in a light heavyweight bout. Branch was 31 years old with a record of 11-3, and Filho was 34 with a record of 23-4-2. Both Branch and Filho were coming off a win. Branch won via unanimous decision.
4. David Branch KOs Thiago Santos
On April 21, 2018 David Branch faced Thiago Santos in a middleweight bout. Branch was 36 years old with a record of 21-4, and Santos was 34 with a record of 17-5. Branch was coming off a loss, while Santos was on a 4-fight winning streak. Branch stopped Thiago Santos via KO in the 1st round.
5. David Branch defeats Vinny Magalhães
On October 7, 2016 David Branch defended his WSOF light heavyweight title against Vinny Magalhães. Branch was 35 years old with a record of 18-3, and Magalhães was 32 with a record of 14-7. Branch was on a 8-fight winning streak and Magalhães was on a 4-fight winning streak. Branch won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. David Branch defeats Clifford Starks
On April 2, 2016 David Branch defended his WSOF middleweight title against Clifford Starks. Branch was 34 years old with a record of 17-3, and Starks was 34 with a record of 13-2. Branch was on a 7-fight winning streak and Starks was on a 5-fight winning streak. Branch won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. David Branch submits Louis Taylor
On December 31, 2016 David Branch defended his WSOF middleweight title against Louis Taylor. Branch was 35 years old with a record of 19-3, and Taylor was 37 with a record of 13-3. Branch was on a 9-fight winning streak and Taylor was on a 6-fight winning streak. Branch submitted Louis Taylor via rear-naked choke in the 5th round. Defended the title.