Fight History
Skill Breakdown
| Record: | 22-5-0 |
| Summary: | Intelligence, speed and dynamic movement |
Fighter Info
| From: | Bronx, New York United States |
| Fights Out Of: | Brooklyn, New York United States |
| Age: | 37 |
| Height: | 6' 1" ( 185 cm ) |
| Weight: | 185 lb ( 84 kg ) |
| Reach | 81" |
Media
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Sep 16, 2017 -
Sep 15, 2017 -
Sep 15, 2017 -
Sep 13, 2017 2:14
Striking
Grappling
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss
|
David Branch
|
Nov 3, 2018 |
10
26
|
3
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R2 KO/TKO | ||
|
Win
|
David Branch
|
Apr 21, 2018 |
5
14
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
1
0
|
R1 KO/TKO |
Performance of the Night
|
|
|
Loss
|
David Branch
|
Sep 16, 2017 |
58
25
|
2
1
|
0
0
|
2
0
|
R2 KO/TKO | ||
|
Win
|
David Branch
|
May 13, 2017 |
28
39
|
1
2
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R3 Decision - Split | ||
|
Loss
|
David Branch
|
Mar 3, 2011 |
6
2
|
1
0
|
0
3
|
0
0
|
R2 Submission | ||
|
Win
|
David Branch
|
Dec 4, 2010 |
6
16
|
0
4
|
0
0
|
0
7
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous |
|
|
|
Win
|
David Branch
|
Sep 15, 2010 |
10
15
|
0
3
|
0
0
|
0
3
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous |
|
|
|
Loss
|
David Branch
|
Jul 3, 2010 |
10
20
|
5
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R3 KO/TKO |
|
|
Biography
When and why did you start training for fighting? I have been doing martial arts for over 17 years and have been fighting pro MMA for about 11 years.
What ranks and titles have you held? I am the former middleweight and light heavyweight champion of the world for WSOF, successfully defending both titles as well as earning my spot to fight for them both.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Gladiator School of hard knocks.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 2x Pan American Jiu-Jitsu champion
What was your job before you started fighting? I was an ironworker with Local 580
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Jiu-Jitsu under Renzo Gracie
Favorite grappling technique: The one that works in a fight
Favorite Striking technique: The one that works in a fight
- Seven wins by submission (5 RNC, D’Arce, Von Flue choke), six by KO
- Six first round finishes
- Has won 12 of his last 14
- 12-1 between UFC appearances with lone loss via decision to Anthony Johnson in 2012
- Owns wins over Dominique Steele, Paulo Filho, Danillo Villefort, Jesse Taylor, Yushin Okami, Clifford Starks and Vinny Magalhaes
- Brother of former junior middleweight boxing contender Sechew Powell
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