Krzysztof Jotko V David Branch: What will go down:

A much more experienced and successful David Branch is back.

Former World Series of Fighting Middleweight and Light Heavyweight king David Branch will make his second UFC debut next week, as he takes on menacing Polish contender Krzysztof Jotko. Branch of course made the leap from WSOF back in mid February after a string of both Middleweight and Light Heavyweight title defences, but certainly hasn't been gifted a favourable opponent for his second stint in the promotion. At 27 years of age, Elblag born Jotko, holds a hugely impressive 19-1 professional record, dispatching both Thales Leites and Tamdan McCrory as of late, to occupy the
#9 position in the 185lbs rankings. Jotko isn't regarded as a hugely active finisher, going the distance 12 times in his career, despite his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt. The brown belt of Jotko presents nothing Branch hasn't witnessed before, as the New York native has defended successfully against fellow black belts Paulo Filho and Vinny Magalhães. The striking skills of Branch have only finished Yushin Okami notably, but with 8 wins by submission, Branch relies heavily on his grappling game. It remains to be seen whether Branch will stay at Middleweight if he proves successful against Jotko, but the Light Heavyweight might present an enticing prospect for the American.

David Branch via submission.

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