David Branch left the comfort and familiarity of the World Series of Fighting nest in pursuit of bigger prey in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He will soon know if the decision was wise.
The former two-division WSOF champion takes on Luke Rockhold in the UFC Fight Night 116 main event this Saturday at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, where a win could propel him into title contention at 185 pounds. Branch, 35, will carry a career-best 11-fight winning streak into the match but will do so as a significant underdog.