David Branch called opponent switch emotionally draining , UFC 230

UFC middleweight David Branch chats with Ariel Helwani about his late opponent switch for UFC 230, with Jared Cannonier stepping in for Jacare Souza, who replaced Luke Rockhold in the comain event against Chris Weidman. Branch says he was emotionally drained for a few days during that process, (1:27) but says he is properly prepared to fight Cannonier. (2:47) Ariel asks David what it means for him to fight at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: Subscribe to ESPN FC on YouTube: Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: ESPN on Social Media: Follow on Twitter: Like on Facebook: Follow on Instagram: Visit ESPN on YouTube to get uptotheminute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, College Football, NCAA Basketball, soccer and more. More on