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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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. Branch won via unanimous decision.
2. 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 stopped Yushin Okami via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
3. 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 stopped Thiago Santos via KO in the 1st round.
4. 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 won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. 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 submitted Jesse Taylor via D'Arce choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant 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 won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. David Branch loses to Anthony Johnson via unanimous decision
On May 25, 2012 David Branch faced Anthony Johnson in a middleweight bout. Branch was 30 years old with a record of 10-2, and Johnson was 28 with a record of 10-4. Branch lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Johnson.
8. David Branch defeats Danillo Villefort
On September 14, 2013 David Branch faced Danillo Villefort in a middleweight bout. Branch was 31 years old with a record of 12-3, and Villefort was 30 with a record of 14-4. Branch won via unanimous decision.
9. David Branch submits Teddy Holder
On September 18, 2015 David Branch fought Teddy Holder for the vacant WSOF light heavyweight title. Branch was 33 years old with a record of 16-3, and Holder was 0 with a record of 0-0. Branch submitted Teddy Holder via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
10. David Branch defeats Krzysztof Jotko
On May 13, 2017 David Branch faced Krzysztof Jotko in a middleweight bout. Branch was 35 years old with a record of 20-3, and Jotko was 27 with a record of 19-1. Branch won via split decision.