Post by xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club on Apr 15, 2016 11:19:28 GMT -5
Matt Lindland looks very relaxed.
David Branch doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Lindland and Branch move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
David Branch attempts a sweep single...
David Branch catches Matt Lindland's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Branch.
David Branch is in closed guard over Lindland
Branch throws a few hammer fists to the face of Matt Lindland
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Matt Lindland's Left cheek
David Branch is in closed guard over Lindland
Branch struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Lindland's guard...
David Branch is in Lindland open guard now
David Branch is in open guard over Lindland
Good looking punches from David Branch on the ground
They could take their toll on Lindland.
Lindland's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Matt Lindland's Right cheek
David Branch is in open guard over Lindland
David Branch pushes Matt Lindland against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Branch jumps and tries to free his leg! Lindland doesn't allow this but David Branch is able to get half guard here.
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
Lindland tries to stand up!
Branch doesn't allow him!
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
David Branch tries to pass Matt Lindland's guard...
David Branch manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
Matt Lindland attempts to trap David Branch in his guard.
David Branch keeps control and remains in side mount.
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
David Branch looks to mount Matt Lindland...
Matt Lindland sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
Lindland measures the resilience of Branch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Branch's side.
Hard blow to Branch's mid-section, he seems hurt
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
Lindland measures the resilience of Branch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Branch's side.
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
Matt Lindland launches a few punches to Branch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Branch tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
David Branch hovers above Lindland
Good punches to Lindland's body.
Hard blow to Lindland's mid-section, he seems hurt
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
David Branch tries to free his leg...
David Branch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lindland's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
David Branch looks to mount Matt Lindland...
David Branch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
David Branch tries to better his position on the ground...
Branch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
David Branch tries to better his position on the ground...
Branch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
Branch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
David Branch controls the situation despite Matt Lindland efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
Branch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
David Branch controls the situation despite Matt Lindland efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
Matt Lindland tries to roll to his side and trap David Branch in his guard...
Matt Lindland gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
David Branch is in closed guard over Lindland
Matt Lindland launches a few punches to Branch's cheek from the guard.
David Branch uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
David Branch is in closed guard over Lindland
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. David Branch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
David Branch hovers above Lindland
Good punches to Lindland's body.
David Branch is in closed guard over Lindland
Branch is in closed guard... Lindland tries to roll on the ground!
David Branch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
David Branch is in closed guard over Lindland
Lindland is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Matt Lindland for headbutt.
Dan Miragliotta allows Branch time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some of the people here are booing!
Branch grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by David Branch
David Branch is in open guard over Lindland
Branch tries to open up Matt Lindland's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lindland in the side of the head
Lindland's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
David Branch is in open guard over Lindland
Lindland tries to close his guard around Branch
He is not able to do it
David Branch is in open guard over Lindland
Lindland works on the ground with his fingers over Branch's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
David Branch is in open guard over Lindland
David Branch tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Lindland can't prevent his opponent from passing. Branch looks to work from half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Matt Lindland goes with a looping right hand while David Branch jumps back and jabs
Lindland seems staggered and David Branch runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Branch grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lindland struggles... David Branch is unable to take him down
Matt Lindland fakes a punch and launches himself over Branch!
Nice move by Lindland who clinches and pushes Branch against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
David Branch pushes away Lindland trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lindland doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with David Branch
Lindland is trying to counter now!
Lindland tries to take David Branch to the ground from the clinch...
Branch shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Branch tries to take Matt Lindland down... Lindland stumbles backwards and David Branch launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lindland's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Branch grapple with Matt Lindland and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Matt Lindland falls hard on the mat with David Branch on top of him
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
David Branch is in closed guard over Lindland
Branch is in closed guard... Lindland tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over David Branch!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Matt Lindland is in full mount over David Branch
Branch tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Matt Lindland is in half guard over Branch
Lindland tries to free his leg...
Branch doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Matt Lindland is in half guard over Branch
Branch works on the ground with his fingers over Lindland's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Matt Lindland is in half guard over Branch
David Branch attempts to move to full guard
David Branch manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Lindland is in open guard over Branch
Matt Lindland tries to pass to half guard...
David Branch's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Matt Lindland is in open guard over Branch
Lindland tries to jump to side mount.
David Branch closed his guard around Matt Lindland.
Matt Lindland is in side mount over David Branch
Matt Lindland looks to mount David Branch...
David Branch takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Matt Lindland is in closed guard over Branch
Lindland is in closed guard... Branch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Lindland!
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
Matt Lindland tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
David Branch rolls Matt Lindland to his stomach and takes his back!
Branch is in rear mount over Lindland
Lindland has Branch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Branch is unable to move under Lindland control.
Branch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lindland has given his back to David Branch who is trying to get one hook in!
David Branch has one hook in!
Branch is in rear mount over Lindland with one hook in
Branch has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lindland.
Nicely done! Branch now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Branch is in rear mount over Lindland with two hooks in
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Matt Lindland is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Lindland and Branch engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Matt Lindland's Mouth
Matt Lindland is a bloody mess!
Branch is holding Matt Lindland's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Lindland loses balance and goes to the ground.
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
You can see Lindland's blood making stains in the mat.
Good looking punches from David Branch on the ground
They could take their toll on Lindland.
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
Nice beating David Branch has received.
David Branch fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lindland's face!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
David Branch looks to mount Matt Lindland...
David Branch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
David Branch fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lindland's face!
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
You can see Lindland's blood making stains in the mat.
Matt Lindland tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Matt Lindland is in closed guard over Branch
Lindland is in closed guard... Branch tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Lindland uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Lindland is in closed guard over Branch
Matt Lindland doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Branch's moves.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Matt Lindland.
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Round 3
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Lindland launches a stiff jab!
Branch ducks that one.
Branch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from David Branch!
Lindland is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Matt Lindland is a bloody mess!
Lindland jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Branch sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Branch is holding Matt Lindland's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Lindland loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
You can see Lindland's blood making stains in the mat.
Matt Lindland attempts to trap David Branch in his guard.
David Branch keeps control and remains in side mount.
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
Matt Lindland attempts to trap David Branch in his guard.
David Branch keeps control and remains in side mount.
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
Lindland tries to show some ground skills
Matt Lindland put Branch in half guard.
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
Lindland is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
Matt Lindland attempts to move to full guard
Matt Lindland manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
David Branch is in open guard over Lindland
Matt Lindland is a bloody mess!
Branch moves on the ground
David Branch moves to side mount
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
Matt Lindland doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Branch's moves.
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
Lindland measures the resilience of Branch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Branch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Branch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Branch tries to move to full mount!
Lindland won't allow him to take this position easily.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Some of the people here are booing!
Bone shattering straight left hand from David Branch!
Lindland is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
You can see Lindland's blood making stains in the mat.
David Branch moves forward looking for some grappling action
Branch has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lindland doesn't stop bleeding.
David Branch pushes away Lindland trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lindland doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with David Branch
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Lindland is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Branch with uppercuts!
Nothing that Branch must fear as he blocks nicely
Lindland misses a step and David Branch sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from David Branch
surprises Lindland!
Branch has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Matt Lindland is a bloody mess!
David Branch is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Lindland's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Matt Lindland goes with a looping right hand while David Branch jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Branch seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Lindland's Right eye is beginning to swell
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Lindland's blood making stains in the mat.
Branch is holding Matt Lindland's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Lindland loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
David Branch looks to mount Matt Lindland...
David Branch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
Branch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
David Branch controls the situation despite Matt Lindland efforts for escaping from the full mount.
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
Branch throws a few hammer fists to the face of Matt Lindland
Solid shots!
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
Matt Lindland's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lindland measures the resilience of Branch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Branch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
Matt Lindland tries to roll to his side and trap David Branch in his guard...
David Branch rolls him over and takes his back!
Branch is in rear mount over Lindland
Lindland has Branch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Branch is unable to move under Lindland control.
Poorly executed technique. David Branch looks to counter!
David Branch tries to get his arm under Matt Lindland's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Matt Lindland's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Matt Lindland easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Branch is in rear mount over Lindland
Matt Lindland continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lindland measures the resilience of Branch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Branch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Lindland gets sloppy and David Branch tries to take advantage...
Branch tries to get a hook in!
Lindland rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
David Branch tries to pass Matt Lindland's guard...
David Branch manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Body kick by Matt Lindland...
is blocked.
Branch is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from David Branch!
Lindland is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lindland doesn't stop bleeding.
Lindland looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by David Branch's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Lindland studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lindland moves forward looking for some action
David Branch struggles a bit before breaking Lindland's attemp of grappling
Lindland jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Branch sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Lindland looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by David Branch's punches
Lindland measures the resilience of Branch's chin with an uppercut while Branch lands some great crosses.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Lindland wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lindland grab one of David Branch's arm and tries a Hip Throw
David Branch landed hard on his back
Lindland is standing while Branch is on the ground on his back
David Branch doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! David Branch is standing now.
Lindland and Branch circle around the center of the cage.
Lindland moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Branch with a double overhooks!
David Branch is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Branch wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Branch moves forward and holds Lindland
The fighters are clinching.
Lindland grapple with David Branch and tries a Inner leg Sweep
David Branch managed to maintain his balances and move away from Lindland
Matt Lindland continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Matt Lindland goes with a looping right hand while David Branch jumps back and jabs
Lindland seems staggered and David Branch runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Branch and Lindland circle around the center of the cage.
A left hook from Lindland
falls short.
Matt Lindland gets sloppy and David Branch tries to take advantage...
David Branch tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Lindland looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by David Branch's punches
Lindland is on the receiving end of a great combo by Branch.
Down Lindland goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of David Branch's divison on notice!
Winner is David Branch by KO (Punches) at 3:17 Round 4
Statistics: Matt Lindland
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/16 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 110,69
Clinch Damage 4,54
Ground Damage 41,57
Time on the ground 640 s
Statistics: David Branch
Punches 27/37 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 26/26 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 2078,25
Clinch Damage 175,53
Ground Damage 980,83
Time on the ground 650 s
David Branch doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Lindland and Branch move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
David Branch attempts a sweep single...
David Branch catches Matt Lindland's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Branch.
David Branch is in closed guard over Lindland
Branch throws a few hammer fists to the face of Matt Lindland
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Matt Lindland's Left cheek
David Branch is in closed guard over Lindland
Branch struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Lindland's guard...
David Branch is in Lindland open guard now
David Branch is in open guard over Lindland
Good looking punches from David Branch on the ground
They could take their toll on Lindland.
Lindland's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Matt Lindland's Right cheek
David Branch is in open guard over Lindland
David Branch pushes Matt Lindland against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Branch jumps and tries to free his leg! Lindland doesn't allow this but David Branch is able to get half guard here.
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
Lindland tries to stand up!
Branch doesn't allow him!
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
David Branch tries to pass Matt Lindland's guard...
David Branch manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
Matt Lindland attempts to trap David Branch in his guard.
David Branch keeps control and remains in side mount.
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
David Branch looks to mount Matt Lindland...
Matt Lindland sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
Lindland measures the resilience of Branch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Branch's side.
Hard blow to Branch's mid-section, he seems hurt
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
Lindland measures the resilience of Branch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Branch's side.
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
Matt Lindland launches a few punches to Branch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Branch tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
David Branch hovers above Lindland
Good punches to Lindland's body.
Hard blow to Lindland's mid-section, he seems hurt
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
David Branch tries to free his leg...
David Branch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lindland's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
David Branch looks to mount Matt Lindland...
David Branch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
David Branch tries to better his position on the ground...
Branch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
David Branch tries to better his position on the ground...
Branch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
Branch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
David Branch controls the situation despite Matt Lindland efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
Branch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
David Branch controls the situation despite Matt Lindland efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
Matt Lindland tries to roll to his side and trap David Branch in his guard...
Matt Lindland gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
David Branch is in closed guard over Lindland
Matt Lindland launches a few punches to Branch's cheek from the guard.
David Branch uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
David Branch is in closed guard over Lindland
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. David Branch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
David Branch hovers above Lindland
Good punches to Lindland's body.
David Branch is in closed guard over Lindland
Branch is in closed guard... Lindland tries to roll on the ground!
David Branch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
David Branch is in closed guard over Lindland
Lindland is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Matt Lindland for headbutt.
Dan Miragliotta allows Branch time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some of the people here are booing!
Branch grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by David Branch
David Branch is in open guard over Lindland
Branch tries to open up Matt Lindland's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lindland in the side of the head
Lindland's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
David Branch is in open guard over Lindland
Lindland tries to close his guard around Branch
He is not able to do it
David Branch is in open guard over Lindland
Lindland works on the ground with his fingers over Branch's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
David Branch is in open guard over Lindland
David Branch tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Lindland can't prevent his opponent from passing. Branch looks to work from half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Matt Lindland goes with a looping right hand while David Branch jumps back and jabs
Lindland seems staggered and David Branch runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Branch grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lindland struggles... David Branch is unable to take him down
Matt Lindland fakes a punch and launches himself over Branch!
Nice move by Lindland who clinches and pushes Branch against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
David Branch pushes away Lindland trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lindland doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with David Branch
Lindland is trying to counter now!
Lindland tries to take David Branch to the ground from the clinch...
Branch shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Branch tries to take Matt Lindland down... Lindland stumbles backwards and David Branch launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lindland's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Branch grapple with Matt Lindland and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Matt Lindland falls hard on the mat with David Branch on top of him
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
David Branch is in closed guard over Lindland
Branch is in closed guard... Lindland tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over David Branch!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Matt Lindland is in full mount over David Branch
Branch tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Matt Lindland is in half guard over Branch
Lindland tries to free his leg...
Branch doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Matt Lindland is in half guard over Branch
Branch works on the ground with his fingers over Lindland's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Matt Lindland is in half guard over Branch
David Branch attempts to move to full guard
David Branch manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Lindland is in open guard over Branch
Matt Lindland tries to pass to half guard...
David Branch's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Matt Lindland is in open guard over Branch
Lindland tries to jump to side mount.
David Branch closed his guard around Matt Lindland.
Matt Lindland is in side mount over David Branch
Matt Lindland looks to mount David Branch...
David Branch takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Matt Lindland is in closed guard over Branch
Lindland is in closed guard... Branch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Lindland!
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
Matt Lindland tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
David Branch rolls Matt Lindland to his stomach and takes his back!
Branch is in rear mount over Lindland
Lindland has Branch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Branch is unable to move under Lindland control.
Branch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lindland has given his back to David Branch who is trying to get one hook in!
David Branch has one hook in!
Branch is in rear mount over Lindland with one hook in
Branch has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lindland.
Nicely done! Branch now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Branch is in rear mount over Lindland with two hooks in
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Matt Lindland is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Lindland and Branch engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Matt Lindland's Mouth
Matt Lindland is a bloody mess!
Branch is holding Matt Lindland's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Lindland loses balance and goes to the ground.
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
You can see Lindland's blood making stains in the mat.
Good looking punches from David Branch on the ground
They could take their toll on Lindland.
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
Nice beating David Branch has received.
David Branch fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lindland's face!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
David Branch looks to mount Matt Lindland...
David Branch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
David Branch fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lindland's face!
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
You can see Lindland's blood making stains in the mat.
Matt Lindland tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Matt Lindland is in closed guard over Branch
Lindland is in closed guard... Branch tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Lindland uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Lindland is in closed guard over Branch
Matt Lindland doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Branch's moves.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Matt Lindland.
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Round 3
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Lindland launches a stiff jab!
Branch ducks that one.
Branch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from David Branch!
Lindland is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Matt Lindland is a bloody mess!
Lindland jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Branch sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Branch is holding Matt Lindland's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Lindland loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
You can see Lindland's blood making stains in the mat.
Matt Lindland attempts to trap David Branch in his guard.
David Branch keeps control and remains in side mount.
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
Matt Lindland attempts to trap David Branch in his guard.
David Branch keeps control and remains in side mount.
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
Lindland tries to show some ground skills
Matt Lindland put Branch in half guard.
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
Lindland is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
Matt Lindland attempts to move to full guard
Matt Lindland manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
David Branch is in open guard over Lindland
Matt Lindland is a bloody mess!
Branch moves on the ground
David Branch moves to side mount
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
Matt Lindland doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Branch's moves.
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
Lindland measures the resilience of Branch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Branch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Branch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Branch tries to move to full mount!
Lindland won't allow him to take this position easily.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Some of the people here are booing!
Bone shattering straight left hand from David Branch!
Lindland is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
You can see Lindland's blood making stains in the mat.
David Branch moves forward looking for some grappling action
Branch has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lindland doesn't stop bleeding.
David Branch pushes away Lindland trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lindland doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with David Branch
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Lindland is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Branch with uppercuts!
Nothing that Branch must fear as he blocks nicely
Lindland misses a step and David Branch sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from David Branch
surprises Lindland!
Branch has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Matt Lindland is a bloody mess!
David Branch is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Lindland's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Matt Lindland goes with a looping right hand while David Branch jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Branch seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Lindland's Right eye is beginning to swell
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Lindland's blood making stains in the mat.
Branch is holding Matt Lindland's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Lindland loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
David Branch is in side mount over Matt Lindland
David Branch looks to mount Matt Lindland...
David Branch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
Branch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
David Branch controls the situation despite Matt Lindland efforts for escaping from the full mount.
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
Branch throws a few hammer fists to the face of Matt Lindland
Solid shots!
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
Matt Lindland's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lindland measures the resilience of Branch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Branch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
David Branch is in full mount over Matt Lindland
Matt Lindland tries to roll to his side and trap David Branch in his guard...
David Branch rolls him over and takes his back!
Branch is in rear mount over Lindland
Lindland has Branch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Branch is unable to move under Lindland control.
Poorly executed technique. David Branch looks to counter!
David Branch tries to get his arm under Matt Lindland's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Matt Lindland's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Matt Lindland easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Branch is in rear mount over Lindland
Matt Lindland continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lindland measures the resilience of Branch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Branch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Lindland gets sloppy and David Branch tries to take advantage...
Branch tries to get a hook in!
Lindland rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
David Branch is in half guard over Lindland
David Branch tries to pass Matt Lindland's guard...
David Branch manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Body kick by Matt Lindland...
is blocked.
Branch is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from David Branch!
Lindland is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lindland doesn't stop bleeding.
Lindland looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by David Branch's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Lindland studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lindland moves forward looking for some action
David Branch struggles a bit before breaking Lindland's attemp of grappling
Lindland jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Branch sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Lindland looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by David Branch's punches
Lindland measures the resilience of Branch's chin with an uppercut while Branch lands some great crosses.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Lindland wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lindland grab one of David Branch's arm and tries a Hip Throw
David Branch landed hard on his back
Lindland is standing while Branch is on the ground on his back
David Branch doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! David Branch is standing now.
Lindland and Branch circle around the center of the cage.
Lindland moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Branch with a double overhooks!
David Branch is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Branch wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Branch moves forward and holds Lindland
The fighters are clinching.
Lindland grapple with David Branch and tries a Inner leg Sweep
David Branch managed to maintain his balances and move away from Lindland
Matt Lindland continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Matt Lindland goes with a looping right hand while David Branch jumps back and jabs
Lindland seems staggered and David Branch runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Branch and Lindland circle around the center of the cage.
A left hook from Lindland
falls short.
Matt Lindland gets sloppy and David Branch tries to take advantage...
David Branch tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Lindland looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by David Branch's punches
Lindland is on the receiving end of a great combo by Branch.
Down Lindland goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of David Branch's divison on notice!
Winner is David Branch by KO (Punches) at 3:17 Round 4
Statistics: Matt Lindland
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/16 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 110,69
Clinch Damage 4,54
Ground Damage 41,57
Time on the ground 640 s
Statistics: David Branch
Punches 27/37 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 26/26 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 2078,25
Clinch Damage 175,53
Ground Damage 980,83
Time on the ground 650 s