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Jared Cannonier Smashes David Branch

Madison Square Garden will host UFC 230 this evening (Nov. 3, 2018) as Daniel Cormier Defends his heavyweight title against Derrick Lewis, we have you covered with all the results. To say that matchmakers had some challenges putting together UFC 230 would be an understatement. It seemed every other day there was a change to […]

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Madison Square Garden will host UFC 230 this evening (Nov. 3, 2018) as Daniel Cormier Defends his heavyweight title against Derrick Lewis, we have you covered with all the results.

To say that matchmakers had some challenges putting together UFC 230 would be an understatement. It seemed every other day there was a change to the co-main event or the main event. Hurdles abound, Dana White and the boys (Sean Shelby & Mick Maynard) managed to put together a pretty compelling night of fights for the New York fans.

The third straight 185-pound fight will serve as the PPV’s midway point. The No. 7 ranked David Branch will take on the ever-slimming-down Jared Cannonier.

A Renzo Gracie black belt Branch is more than capable of rolling with any middleweight in the world. It’s his hands, however, that has been his main focal point leading up to UFC 230. An impressive performance gets Branch right back in the title picture.

Cannonier started off his UFC career with a loss to Shawn Jordan at UFC 182 back in January of 2015. Cannonier was a heavyweight back then; he has since dropped down to light heavyweight and UFC will mark his third weight class at middleweight. The “Killa Gorilla” is a notoriously fast starter, he will no doubt be trying to end the New Yorker’s night early.

Round One

Cannonier fires a leg kick to start the fight and Branch answers with a takedown. Cannonier does a good job defending and manages to get the fight back to the feet. He lands a nice left hand on Branch’s chin. Branch closes the distance and smothers Cannonier. He drags the fight to the ground and lands some soft punches to Cannonier. Cannonier manages to get the fight back to the feet again and continues to walk down Branch. Cannonier lands a one-two and throws a spinning kick that nearly connected. The round ends with Branch attempting a takedown.

Round Two

The round starts and Cannonier lands a hard leg kick. He follows it up with a right hand that drops Branch. He follows it up with a barrage of devastating ground and pound to end the fight.

  • Jared Cannonier defeats David Branch via TKO at 29 seconds of round two

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David Branch Responds to Opponent Change for UFC 230

David Branch had long been trying to get a fight with Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza; campaigning for the bout against the number five ranked Souza and had finally gotten the fight booked in New York City for UFC 230. However, fate would intervene and an injur…

David Branch had long been trying to get a fight with Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza; campaigning for the bout against the number five ranked Souza and had finally gotten the fight booked in New York City for UFC 230. However, fate would intervene and an injury to Luke Rockhold would force him out of his fight […]

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David Branch vs. Jared Cannonier Set For UFC 230

David Branch has a new opponent for UFC 230 and his name is Jared Cannonier. Branch was originally scheduled to take on Jacare Souza on the main card of UFC 230. Once Luke Rockhold pulled out of his rematch with Chris Weidman, the UFC needed a replacem…

David Branch has a new opponent for UFC 230 and his name is Jared Cannonier. Branch was originally scheduled to take on Jacare Souza on the main card of UFC 230. Once Luke Rockhold pulled out of his rematch with Chris Weidman, the UFC needed a replacement opponent. Souza was quickly pulled from his fight […]

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David Branch Receives New Opponent At UFC 230

The UFC has found a new opponent for David Branch at this event.

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David Branch receives a new opponent at the upcoming UFC 230 pay-per-view event that has gone under several changes.

Branch was originally slated to fight Ronaldo Souza at this show but that fight got changed once Souza had to step up to fight former UFC champ Chris Weidman. This was after Luke Rockhold withdrew from his fight against Weidman. This fight will now be the co-headliner.

David Branch Receives New Opponent

Now, Branch is expected to fight Jared Cannonier in a middleweight bout. MMAJunkie confirmed the news after a report from ESPN.com. It should be noted that UFC has yet to make an official announcement but will do so shortly.

The former WSOF champion is attempting to make a big jump in the tier of competition in the middleweight division. Branch is fresh off a first round knockout of Thiago “Marreta” Santos at UFC Fight Night 128 in April.

Cannonier enters this fight on a 1-3 slump in the light heavyweight division. Now, he has decided to jump down in weight to middleweight. He was scheduled to fight Alessio Di Chirico at UFC Fight Night 140 next month. However, when the UFC offered him this fight against Branch, he accepted.

The UFC 230 pay-per-view event is set to take place on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York City with the main card airing on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET while the preliminary card will air on FOX Sports 1 at 8 p.m. ET and the promotion’s streaming service, UFC Fight Pass. Here is the updated card:

MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)
Champ Daniel Cormier vs. Derrick Lewis – for heavyweight title
Ronaldo Souza vs. Chris Weidman
David Branch vs. Jared Cannonier
Jack Marshman vs. Karl Roberson
Israel Adesanya vs. Derek Brunson

PRELIMINARY CARD (FS1, 8 p.m. ET)
Jason Knight vs. Jordan Rinaldi
Sijara Eubanks vs. Roxanne Modafferi
Julio Arce vs. Sheymon Moraes
Lyman Good vs. Ben Saunders

PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass, 6:30 p.m. ET)
Matt Frevola vs. Lando Vannata
Shane Burgos vs. Kurt Holobaugh
Montel Jackson vs. Brian Kelleher
Ruslan Magomedov vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima

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UFC Winnipeg Preliminary Card Live Results

It’s once again fight day here at LowKickMMA, and the talent on display tonight (Saturday, December 17th, 2017) will come from in the form of UFC Winnipeg. Headlining the card are Robbie Lawler and Rafael dos Anjos, but there’s a whole bunch of great fights also taking place on the preliminary section of the card. […]

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It’s once again fight day here at LowKickMMA, and the talent on display tonight (Saturday, December 17th, 2017) will come from in the form of UFC Winnipeg. Headlining the card are Robbie Lawler and Rafael dos Anjos, but there’s a whole bunch of great fights also taking place on the preliminary section of the card.

Jan Blachowicz vs. Jared Cannonier in a light heavyweight bout closes the preliminary card on FOX Sports 1.

Darren Stewart vs. Julian Marquez is next in a middleweight bout.

Chad Laprise vs. Galore Bofando is next in a lightweight bout.

Jordan Mein vs. Erick Silva in a welterweight bout is next.

John Makdessi vs. Abel Trujillo is next in a lightweight bout.

Alessio Di Chirico vs. Oluwale Bamgbose in a middleweight bout opens the FOX Sports 1 preliminary card.

The only fight on the UFC Fight Pass prelims is Nordine Taleb vs. Danny Roberts in a welterweight bout. In round 1, Mein coming out throwing kicks and pushing the action. Silva shooting and has Mein up against the cage. Mein with the hip toss, as Silva got complacent on the body lock. Silva scrambling back up and they’re back at range. Silva landed a couple hard shots that put Mein on his heels, Mein answered with a great straight right hand that backed Silva way off. Mein backing Silva to the fence, digging away with hard shots. Silva is getting tagged up right now. Silva unable to get the takedown and they’re in the clinch again. Mein drops into the pocket behind hard body shots, landed a nice couple uppercuts. Silva with a nice body kick but got it caught. In round 2, Silva lands a winging right hand and follows with some pressure, but he doesn’t have the combinations or energy to keep it up. Long left hook from Mein and he’s in on a low single. Silva just kinda tipped over looking for a guillotine. Mein in guard and the elbows are incoming. Silva trying for the sweep again and can’t get it and he’s getting drilled by right hands. In round 3, Silva just looking tired and desperate. Mein in half guard now, and into mount. Good position for Silva to escape from, but he’s too tired. Mein now on his back. The judges gave Mein the decision win.

Here are the results:

PRELIMINARY CARD (FOX Sports 1/5 p.m. ET)

Light Heavyweight: Jan Blachowicz vs. Jared Cannonier

Middleweight: Darren Stewart vs. Julian Marquez

Lightweight: Chad Laprise vs. Galore Bofando

Welterweight: Nordine Taleb vs. Danny Roberts

Lightweight: John Makdessi vs. Abel Trujillo

Middleweight: Alessio Di Chirico vs. Oluwale Bamgbose

PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass/4 p.m. ET)

Welterweight: Jordan Mein def. Erick Silva via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00

 

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Jared Cannonier Wants to Remain Low-Key, Unlike Conor McGregor

Don’t expect Jared Cannonier to pull off a Conor McGregor strut. Cannonier is set to do battle with Jan Blachowicz this Saturday night (Dec. 16). The bout will take place inside the Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It’ll be the…

Don’t expect Jared Cannonier to pull off a Conor McGregor strut. Cannonier is set to do battle with Jan Blachowicz this Saturday night (Dec. 16). The bout will take place inside the Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It’ll be the featured bout on the UFC on FOX 26 prelims. Cannonier realizes that he […]