David Branch vs. Louis Taylor

Preliminary Card | WSOF Middleweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Dec 31, 2016
W
Branch defeats Taylor
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 2:00 Round 5 of 5, 22:00 Total
vs.
Submission 2:00 R5
◀︎
▶︎
"Put The Gunz Down"

Fighter Comparison

19-3-0

Climbed to 20-3
Pro
Record
14-3-0

Fell to 14-4
-550
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+400
(Heavy Underdog)
Champion

Middleweight
Title Challenger

Middleweight

United States
Nation

United States
New York
New York
Fights out of
Chicago
Illinois
35
+1 week, 2 days
Age at Fight 37
+7 mos, 2 wks, 5 days
184.8 lbs
(83.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs)
6'1"
(185cm)
Height
5'11"
(181cm)
78.0"
(198cm)
Reach
74.0"
(188cm)
Renzo Gracie Academy Gym Chicago Fight Team

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 333

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Branch
95%
Taylor
5%

Bout Information

Event Poster

WSOF 34

Fight Details

  • Event: WSOF 34: Gaethje vs. Firmino
  • Date: Saturday 12.31.2016 at 04:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Todd Anderson
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden Theater
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: New York City, New York, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 6 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Todd Harris, Bas Rutten, Renzo Gracie
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joey Varner
  • Branch Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Taylor Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: WSOF Middleweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Branch
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