Travis Browne

{{short description|American mixed martial artist}}

{{For|other people with a similar name|Travis Brown (disambiguation)}}

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| birth_name = Travis Kuualiialoha Browne

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| birth_place = Honolulu, Hawaii, US

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| weight_lb = 244

| weight_class = Heavyweight

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| fighting_out_of = Albuquerque, New Mexico, US

| team = Alliance MMA{{Cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/857819-ufc-135s-travis-browne-talks-jackson-winkeljohn-camp-opponent-rob-broughton|title=UFC 135's Travis Browne Talks Jackson-Winkeljohn Camp, Opponent Rob Broughton|website=Bleacher Report}}
Glendale Fight Club (May 2013–present){{cite news|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2014/9/1/6093117/travis-browne-training-ronda-rousey-coach-edmund-tarverdyan-glendale-jacksons-mma|title=Travis Browne training with Ronda Rousey's coach in Glendale, hasn't been back to Jackson's MMA since loss to Fabrício Werdum|publisher=MMAmania.com|first=Jesse|last=Holland|date=September 1, 2013}}

| rank = Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/travis-browne|title=Travis Browne – Official UFC Fighter Profile|publisher=UFC|access-date=December 7, 2014}}

| years_active = 2009–2017(MMA)

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  • {{marriage|Erin Browne|2001|2009|reason=divorced}}
  • {{marriage|Jenna Renee Webb|2015|2016|reason=divorced}}
  • {{marriage|Ronda Rousey|2017}}

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Travis Kuualiialoha Browne{{cite web |url=http://boxing.nv.gov/2011%20Results%20Web/05-28-11%20MMA.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=July 25, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725045809/http://boxing.nv.gov/2011%20Results%20Web/05-28-11%20MMA.pdf |archive-date=July 25, 2011 }} (born July 17, 1982) is a retired American mixed martial artist who last competed as a Heavyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

Browne was born in Hawaii to a father with Native Hawaiian ancestry and a European American mother.{{cite web |last1=Harkness |first1=Ryan |title=Ronda Rousey Confirms Her Relationship With Travis Browne: Who Is He, Anyway? |url=https://uproxx.com/sports/ronda-rousey-confirms-travis-browne-relationship-dating/2/ |publisher=Uproxx |access-date=July 6, 2018 |date=October 13, 2015}}{{cite web|last1=Browne|first1=Travis|title=HAPA means half, we use it to describe what race we are mixed with. I'm half Hawaiian and half Caucasian.|url=https://twitter.com/travisbrowneMMA/status/252517126320029697|publisher=Twitter|access-date=September 30, 2012}} He played basketball and won the 2000 Coastal North League Player of the Year while attending high school in San Diego and then continued his career at Palomar College. Browne had no martial arts experience before being introduced to Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 26. Browne also began training in boxing and had his first professional fight less than a year later.{{cite web |url=http://www.fighters.com/12/26/travis-browne-ufc-168-fighter-profile/ |title=Travis Browne - UFC 168 Fighter Profile | Fighters.com |access-date=May 17, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517132624/http://www.fighters.com/12/26/travis-browne-ufc-168-fighter-profile/ |archive-date=May 17, 2014 }}

Mixed martial arts career

Browne began his professional MMA career in 2009, fighting in smaller organizations such as Bellator Fighting Championships, Gladiator Challenge, and King of the Cage. He quickly amassed an undefeated winning streak of 9–0.

=Ultimate Fighting Championship=

In March 2010, Browne signed with the UFC.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/18177/bellator-vet-travis-browne-signs-with-ufc-faces-james-mcsweeney-in-debut.mma|title=Bellator vet Travis Browne signs with UFC, faces James McSweeney in debut|publisher=MMA Junkie|date=March 5, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715155051/http://mmajunkie.com/news/18177/bellator-vet-travis-browne-signs-with-ufc-faces-james-mcsweeney-in-debut.mma|archive-date=July 15, 2012}} He made his debut at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz Finale against James McSweeney.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/18231/james-mcsweeney-vs-travis-browne-set-for-the-ultimate-fighter-11-finale.mma|title=James McSweeney vs. Travis Browne set for The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale|publisher=MMA Junkie|date=March 8, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711125816/http://mmajunkie.com/news/18231/james-mcsweeney-vs-travis-browne-set-for-the-ultimate-fighter-11-finale.mma|archive-date=July 11, 2012}} Browne won the fight via TKO at 4:32 of the first round.

Browne fought UFC veteran Cheick Kongo at UFC 120. The fight was even heading into the third round, with Browne winning the first round on the judge's scorecards and Kongo taking the second. In the third and final round, Kongo was penalized with a point deduction for repeatedly grabbing and holding Browne's shorts and the fight, therefore, resulted in a somewhat controversial draw.

Browne faced Stefan Struve on May 28, 2011, at UFC 130.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22001/travis-browne-vs-stefan-struve-targeted-for-ufc-130-in-may.mma|title=Travis Browne vs. Stefan Struve targeted for UFC 130 in May|publisher=MMA Junkie|access-date=January 6, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713171408/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22001/travis-browne-vs-stefan-struve-targeted-for-ufc-130-in-may.mma|archive-date=July 13, 2012}} He won the fight via superman punch KO in the first round, earning a "Knockout of the Night" bonus in the process.

Browne faced Rob Broughton on September 24, 2011, at UFC 135 where he won by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 30–27).{{cite web|last=Stupp|first=Dann|title=UFC 135 main-card results: Jones chokes out 'Rampage,' Koscheck KOs Hughes|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/25390/ufc-135-main-card-results-jones-chokes-out-rampage-koschecks-kos-hughes.mma|work=MMA Junkie|access-date=September 25, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927055937/http://mmajunkie.com/news/25390/ufc-135-main-card-results-jones-chokes-out-rampage-koschecks-kos-hughes.mma|archive-date=September 27, 2011}}

Browne agreed to fight UFC newcomer Chad Griggs on April 21, 2012, at UFC 145.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27068/ufc-145-gets-mcdonald-vs-torres-blanco-vs-brimage-seven-bouts-shift-to-atlanta.mma.mma|title=UFC 145; seven bouts shift to Atlanta|publisher=MMA Junkie|date=January 20, 2012}}{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }} He defeated Griggs by submission due to an arm-triangle choke in the first round. The performance earned Browne Submission of the Night honors.

Browne was expected to fight Ben Rothwell at UFC on FOX 4 on August 4, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. However, Rothwell was forced to pull out of the fight due to injury.{{cite web|title=UFC on Fox 4 Fight Card Updates|url=http://au.ufc.com/news/ufc-on-fox-4-fight-card-updates|publisher=UFC|access-date=May 1, 2012}}

Browne faced Antônio Silva on October 5, 2012, at the main event of UFC on FX 5.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29899/heavyweights-travis-browne-antonio-silva-to-headline-ufc-on-fx-5-in-minneapolis.mma|title=Heavyweights Travis Browne, Antonio Silva to headline UFC on FX 5 in Minneapolis

|publisher=MMA Junkiedate=July 27, 2012}} Browne came out aggressive, showing a variety of striking techniques. Browne strained his left hamstring throwing a flashy kick. Silva was able to capitalize, backing Browne up, landing a big right hand, and finishing with punches from the top, giving Browne his first professional loss. A camera crew from Vice Media followed and interviewed Browne before and after the fight with Silva.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCxgL0Gm8WU |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/FCxgL0Gm8WU |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=Before and After the Fight with Travis Browne

|publisher=youtube.com|date=January 9, 2013}}{{cbignore}}

Browne faced Gabriel Gonzaga on April 13, 2013, at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/gabriel-gonzaga-vs-travis-browne-booked-for-the-ultimate-fighter-17-finale|title=Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Travis Browne booked for The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale|publisher=MMA Junkie|author=Staff|date=February 11, 2013|access-date=February 11, 2013}} Browne defeated Gonzaga via first-round knockout by elbows to the side of the head. The performance earned Browne Knockout of the Night honors. The win however was not without controversy as Browne not only held on to the fence to defend a takedown but also connected with illegal 12–6 elbows to the back of the head to Gonzaga. Gonzaga's appeal to the Nevada State Athletic Commission to overturn the fight to a no-contest was denied.

Browne faced Alistair Overeem on August 17, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 26.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/05/alistair-overeem-vs-travis-browne-set-as-ufc-on-fox-sports-1-1-non-headliner|title=Alistair Overeem vs. Travis Browne set as UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 non-headliner|publisher=MMA Junkie|first1=Steven|last1=Marrocco|first2=John|last2=Morgan|date=May 22, 2013|access-date=May 22, 2013}} After surviving Overeem's initial flurry, Browne won via knockout due to a front kick and punches in the first round. The impressive knockout also earned Browne his third Knockout of the Night bonus award.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/ufc-fight-night-26-bonuses-browne-brown-sonnen-mcdonald-pickett-earn-awards |title=UFC Fight Night 26 bonuses: Browne, Brown, Sonnen, McDonald, Pickett earn awards |publisher=MMA Junkie |date=August 17, 2013 |access-date=August 17, 2013 |author=Staff}}

Browne faced Josh Barnett on December 28, 2013, at UFC 168. Browne won exactly a minute into the match via knockout due to elbows while Barnett was attempting a takedown. This earned him the Knockout of the Night bonus for his third straight fight.{{cite web|last1=Okamato|first1=Brett|title=Travis Browne makes title statement|date=December 28, 2013|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/10195102/travis-browne-makes-statement-stops-josh-barnett|publisher=ESPN|access-date=December 28, 2013}}

Browne faced Fabrício Werdum on April 19, 2014, at UFC on Fox 11.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/01/ufc-on-fox-11-heads-to-florida-with-werdum-vs-browne-tate-vs-carmouche/|title=UFC on FOX 11 heads to Florida with Werdum vs. Browne, Tate vs. Carmouche|publisher=MMA Junkie|first=Steven|last=Marrocco|date=January 13, 2014|access-date=January 13, 2014}} Despite being a betting favorite with better considered striking, Browne was outstruck for nearly all five rounds after scoring an early knockdown on Werdum in the first round. Browne also said that he suffered a broken hand, ribs and dislocated his foot at some point during the fight. He lost the fight via unanimous decision (49–46, 50–45, and 50–45).{{cite web | url=http://www.fightofthenight.com/news/travis-browne-broke-hand-ribs-and-dislocated-bones-in-foot-during-loss-to-fabricio-werdum | title=Travis Browne Broke Hand, Ribs And Dislocated Bones In Foot During Loss To Fabrício Werdum | publisher=Fight of the Night | date=April 21, 2014 | access-date=April 24, 2014 | author=Cole, Ross}}

Browne faced Brendan Schaub on December 6, 2014, at UFC 181.{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/travis-browne-returns-to-meet-brendan-schaub-at-ufc-181-in-december-090914|title=Travis Browne returns to meet Brendan Schaub at UFC 181 in December|first=Marc|last=Raimondi|work=foxsports.com|access-date=September 9, 2014|date=September 9, 2014}} He won the fight via TKO in the first round.

Browne faced Andrei Arlovski on May 23, 2015, at UFC 187.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/2/18/8066331/ufc-187-rounds-out-main-card-with-fights-between-andrei-arlovski|title=UFC 187 rounds out main card with fights between Andrei Arlovski-Travis Browne, John Moraga-Joseph Benavidez|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=MMA Fighting Newswire|access-date=February 18, 2015|date=February 18, 2015}} Despite being a heavy betting favorite, Browne lost the fight via TKO in the first round.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/5/23/8651861/ufc-187-results-andrei-arlovski-finishes-travis-browne-in-thrilling|title=UFC 187 results: Andrei Arlovski finishes Travis Browne in thrilling slugfest|publisher=mmafighting.com|first=Dave|last=Doyle|access-date=May 23, 2015|date=May 23, 2015}} After a back and forth round where both fighters were dropped, many instantly consider it one of the best one round fights in UFC history. The bout earned Browne his first Fight of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/ufc-187-bonuses-you-know-andrei-arlovski-and-travis-browne-got-paid-50000|title=UFC 187 bonuses: You know Andrei Arlovski and Travis Browne got paid $50,000|publisher=mMMA Junkie|first=Matt|last=Erickson|date=May 23, 2015}}

Browne faced Matt Mitrione on January 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 81.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/9/30/9430179/travis-browne-matt-mitrione-tim-boetsch-ed-herman-added-to-ufc-fight|title=Travis Browne vs. Matt Mitrione added to UFC Fight Night 81|publisher=mmafighting.com|first=Marc|last=Raimondi|access-date=September 30, 2015|date=September 30, 2015}} He won the fight via TKO in the third round. However, this win was controversial, as Mitrione suffered multiple eye pokes from Browne throughout the fight, with Browne even targeting the eye with jabs and punches, causing Mitrione to have an injured eye.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/01/ufc-fight-night-81-results-travis-browne-stops-matt-mitrione-with-third-round-tko|title=UFC Fight Night 81 results: Travis Browne stops Matt Mitrione with third round TKO|publisher=MMA Junkie|first=Bren|last=Brookhouse|date=January 17, 2016|access-date=January 17, 2016}}

Browne next faced Cain Velasquez on July 9, 2016, at UFC 200.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/03/cain-velasquez-vs-travis-browne-targeted-for-ufc-200|title=Cain Velasquez vs. Travis Browne targeted for UFC 200 |publisher=MMA Junkie |author=Staff|date=March 16, 2016|access-date=March 16, 2016}} He lost the fight via TKO in the closing seconds of the first round.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/7/9/12138204/ufc-200-results-cain-velasquez-mauls-travis-browne|title=UFC 200 results: Cain Velasquez mauls Travis Browne |publisher=mmafighting.com |first=Dave|last=Doyle|date=July 9, 2016|access-date=July 9, 2016}}

Browne faced Fabrício Werdum in a rematch on September 10, 2016, at UFC 203.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/travis-browne-steps-in-for-ben-rothwell-rematches-fabricio-werdum-at-ufc-203|title=Travis Browne steps in for Ben Rothwell, rematches Fabricio Werdum at UFC 203|first1=Steven|last1=Marrocco|first2=John|last2=Morgan|publisher=MMA Junkie|date=August 11, 2016|access-date=August 11, 2016}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision (29–28, 29–27, and 30–27).{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/9/11/12876676/ufc-203-results-fabricio-werdum-defeats-travis-browne-gets-in-scuffle|title=UFC 203 results: Fabricio Werdum defeats Travis Browne, gets in scuffle with Edmond Tarverdyan|publisher=mmafighting.com |first=Dave|last=Doyle|date=September 11, 2016|access-date=September 11, 2016}}

Browne faced Derrick Lewis on February 19, 2017, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 105 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/1/23/14364006/mma-news-travis-browne-vs-derrick-lewis-headlines-ufc-halifax|title=Browne vs Lewis rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 105|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|first=Mookie|last=Alexander|date=January 23, 2017|access-date=January 23, 2017|archive-date=January 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170125161743/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/1/23/14364006/mma-news-travis-browne-vs-derrick-lewis-headlines-ufc-halifax|url-status=dead}} Despite hurting Lewis with body strikes in the first round, he lost the fight via knockout in the second round.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/02/ufc-fight-night-105-results-derrick-lewis-battles-back-to-knock-out-travis-browne|title=UFC Fight Night 105 results: Derrick Lewis battles back to knock out Travis Browne|publisher=MMA Junkie|first=Steven|last=Marrocco|access-date=February 20, 2017|date=February 20, 2017}} Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night for their performance.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-105-Bonuses-Lewis-Browne-Felder-Santos-Pocket-3650K-117653|title=UFC Fight Night 105 Bonuses: Lewis, Browne, Felder, Santos pocket $50K|publisher=sherdog.com|first=Tristen|last=Critchfield|access-date=February 20, 2017|date=February 20, 2017}}

Browne faced Alexey Oleynik on July 8, 2017, at UFC 213.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/4/6/15206152/travis-browne-vs-aleksei-oleinik-slated-for-ufc-213|title=Travis Browne vs. Aleksei Oleinik slated for UFC 213|publisher=mmafighting.com|first=Ariel|last=Helwani|date=April 6, 2017|access-date=April 6, 2017}} He lost the fight via submission in the second round.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/7/8/15942884/ufc-213-results-oleksiy-oliynyk-submits-travis-browne|title=UFC 213 results: Oleksiy Oliynyk submits Travis Browne|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=July 9, 2017}} This result prompted UFC president Dana White to say "I think that Travis should retire."{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/7/9/15943286/dana-white-believes-travis-browne-should-retire-after-fourth-consecutive-loss|title=Dana White believes Travis Browne should retire|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=July 11, 2017}} It was his last fight to date.

Personal life

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Browne has two sons from his first marriage to Erin – Kaleo and Keawe. Browne married Jenna Renee Webb in January 2015. In July 2015, Webb posted Instagram photos showing multiple bruises on her body allegedly caused by Browne and claimed he beat her. As a result, Browne was removed from the UFC's International Fight Week events pending an investigation.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2015/7/9/8918485/ufc-heavyweight-travis-browne-accused-domestic-violence-jenna-renee-webb-mma |title=UFC heavyweight Travis Browne accused of domestic violence after abusive pics surface on Instagram |access-date=July 9, 2015 |publisher=mmamania.com|date=July 9, 2015}} On August 28, 2015, the UFC reinstated Browne when their independent investigation found "inconclusive evidence" in the domestic violence inquiry.{{Cite web|title = UFC Reinstates Travis Browne After Investigation Into Domestic Violence Allegations|url = http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Reinstates-Travis-Browne-After-Investigation-Into-Domestic-Violence-Allegations-91381|website = Sherdog|access-date = September 2, 2015|last = Sherdog.com}} Following the report, Webb publicly stated she is considering pressing charges.{{Cite web|title = Travis Browne's wife says she will press domestic violence charges|url = http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/8/28/9223967/ufc-travis-browne-wife-says-she-will-press-domestic-violence-charges-mma-news|website = Bloody Elbow|access-date = August 28, 2015|last = bloodyelbow.com|date = August 28, 2015}} Browne and Webb divorced on February 21, 2016.

He has been in a relationship with former Women's Bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey since 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2016/2/21/11081652/ronda-rousey-boyfriend-travis-browne-divorced-wife-jenna-renee-webb-ufc|title=Ronda Rousey's boyfriend, Travis Browne, officially divorced from Jenna Renee Webb after a well-needed split.|access-date=April 2, 2016|publisher=MMA Mania|date=February 21, 2016}} On April 20, 2017, Browne and Rousey announced their engagement. Browne proposed to Rousey under a waterfall in New Zealand.{{cite web|title=Ronda Rousey Engaged to Boyfriend Travis Browne — Find Out the Romantic Proposal Story|website=Us Weekly|date=April 20, 2017|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/ronda-rousey-engaged-to-boyfriend-travis-browne-w478020/}} The two were married on August 26, 2017, in Hawaii.,{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Ronda Rousey Is Married! MMA Star Weds Travis Browne in Hawaii as Groom Gushes She's 'Perfect in Every Way'|url=http://people.com/sports/ronda-rousey-travis-browne-married/|website=People}} On April 21, 2021, Browne and Rousey announced on her official YouTube channel that she was four months pregnant.{{Cite web|title=Ronda Rousey and husband Travis Browne are expecting their first child|url=http://www.wwe.com/article/ronda-rousey-announces-she-is-pregnant-on-her-youtube-channel|access-date=April 21, 2021|website=WWE|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Lemoncelli|first=Jenna|date=April 21, 2021|title=Ronda Rousey reveals she's pregnant with first child in home video|url=https://nypost.com/2021/04/21/ronda-rousey-pregnant-expecting-first-child-with-travis-browne/|access-date=April 21, 2021|website=New York Post|language=en-US}} On June 29, 2021, Browne and Rousey announced that they were expecting a girl.{{cite news|url= https://www.mmaweekly.com/ronda-rousey-and-travis-browne-reveal-the-gender-of-their-baby-video| title= RONDA ROUSEY AND TRAVIS BROWNE REVEAL THE GENDER OF THEIR BABY, VIDEO| newspaper= Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos| publisher= MMA Weekly|date= June 29, 2021|access-date= June 29, 2021}}

On September 27, 2021, Rousey and Browne announced the birth of their daughter La'akea Makalapuaokalanipō Browne.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/9/27/22697638/ronda-rousey-announces-birth-of-daughter-laakea-makalapuaokalanipo-browne|title= Ronda Rousey announces birth of daughter La'akea Makalapuaokalanipō Browne|publisher= MMAfighting.com|language=EN|date= September 27, 2021|access-date=September 27, 2021}} On July 25, 2024, his wife Ronda Rousey announced that they are expecting their second child.{{cite web|url=https://people.com/ronda-rousey-is-pregnant-expecting-baby-no-2-with-husband-travis-browne-exclusive-8683449|title=Ronda Rousey Is Pregnant! Wrestler Expecting Baby No. 2 with Husband Travis Browne (Exclusive)|publisher=People Magazine|language=EN|date=July 25, 2024|access-date=July 25, 2024}} On January 9, 2025, Rousey and Brown announced the birth of their second daughter Liko’ula Pā’ūomahinakaipiha Browne.{{cite web |last1=Sacks |first1=Hannah |title=Ronda Rousey Welcomes Baby No. 2, a Girl, with Husband Travis Browne: 'So Grateful She Made It Safe and Sound' |url=https://people.com/ronda-rousey-welcomes-baby-no-2-a-girl-with-husband-travis-browne-8730081 |website=People.com |access-date=January 10, 2025 |language=en-US |date=January 9, 2025}}

Browne's moniker, 'Hapa', is derived from the term in Hawaii for a person who is mixed blood.{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}}

Browne attended the 2019 WWE Hall Of Fame ceremony with his wife, Ronda Rousey, who was working with WWE. During the event, a fan rushed the stage and tackled Bret Hart, who was being inducted as a member of the tag team The Hart Foundation. Browne was one of several men who ran onto the stage to help subdue the man. Hart later thanked Browne the next night during WrestleMania 35.{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}}

Championships and accomplishments

  • Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Andrei Arlovski and Derrick Lewis
  • Knockout of the Night (Four times) vs. Stefan Struve, Gabriel Gonzaga, Alistair Overeem and Josh Barnett{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-130-Bonuses-4-Fighters-Pocket-3670000-32697|title = UFC 130 Bonuses: 4 Fighters Pocket $70,000}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/TUF-17-Finale-Bonuses-Cat-Zingano-Miesha-Tate-Travis-Browne-Daniel-Pineda-Earn-3650K-51697|title='TUF 17' Finale Bonuses: Cat Zingano, Miesha Tate, Travis Browne, Daniel Pineda Earn $50K}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-26-Bonuses-Update-McDonald-Earns-36100K-Sonnen-3-More-Pocket-3650K-55135|title = UFC Fight Night 26 Bonuses Update: McDonald Earns $100K; Sonnen, 3 More Pocket $50K}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-168-Bonuses-Rousey-Banks-Extra-36150000-Browne-Tate-Earn-3675K-Awards-61329|title = UFC 168 Bonuses: Rousey Banks Extra $150,000; Browne, Tate Earn $75K Awards}}
  • Submission of the Night (One time) vs. Chad Griggs{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-145-Bonuses-Ben-Rothwell-Travis-Browne-Eddie-Yagin-Mark-Hominick-Earn-3665000-Each-42075|title = UFC 145 Bonuses: Ben Rothwell, Travis Browne, Eddie Yagin, Mark Hominick Earn $65,000 Each}}
  • Tied (Mark Hunt & Tom Aspinall) for fourth most Post-Fight bonuses in UFC Heavyweight division history (7){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=HW|title=UFC Stats - Heavyweight Division|date=June 5, 2023|author=UFC.com|publisher=UFC}}
  • UFC.com Awards
  • 2013: Ranked #5 Fighter of the Year{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-fighters-2013|title=Ten Best: The Fighters of 2013|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=January 7, 2014|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
  • 2015: Half-Year Awards: Best Fight of the 1HY {{small|vs. Andrei Arlovski}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/half-year-awards-fights-0|title=2015 Half-Year Awards - The Fights|date=July 3, 2015|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} & Ranked #4 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Andrei Arlovski}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/10-best-greatest-ufc-fights-2015|title=10 Best – Greatest UFC fights of 2015|date=December 25, 2015|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
  • Gladiator Challenge
  • Interim Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Championship (One time){{Cite web |url=http://www.gladiatorchallenge.com/new/news.asp?ID=200 |title=Gladiator Challenge - Aaron Brink Returns to GC |access-date=July 23, 2016 |archive-date=September 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921012932/http://www.gladiatorchallenge.com/new/news.asp?ID=200 |url-status=dead }}
  • Victory Fighting Championship
  • VFC Heavyweight Championship (One time)
  • World MMA Awards
  • 2013 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year
  • 2013 Comeback of the Year vs. Alistair Overeem at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen{{cite web |url=http://www.fightersonlymag.com/content/news/20607-browne-white-gustafsson-rousey-winners-at-world-mma-awards-vi |title=Browne, White, Gustafsson, Rousey winners at World MMA Awards VI - Fighters Only Magazine |access-date=May 28, 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109082417/http://www.fightersonlymag.com/content/news/20607-browne-white-gustafsson-rousey-winners-at-world-mma-awards-vi |archive-date=January 9, 2016 }}
  • MMA Junkie
  • 2015 May Fight of the Month vs. Andrei Arlovski{{Cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/mmajunkies-fight-of-the-month-for-may-a-heavyweight-slugfest-to-remember|title = MMAjunkie's 'Fight of the Month' for May: A heavyweight slugfest to remember|date = June 3, 2015}}

Mixed martial arts record

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|18–7–1

|Aleksei Oleinik

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC 213

|{{dts|2017|July|8}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:44

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|18–6–1

|Derrick Lewis

|KO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne

|{{dts|2017|February|19}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:12

|Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|{{nowrap|18–5–1}}

|Fabrício Werdum

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 203

|{{dts|2016|September|10}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Cleveland, Ohio, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|18–4–1

|Cain Velasquez

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 200

|{{dts|2016|July|9}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:57

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|18–3–1

|Matt Mitrione

|TKO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz

|{{dts|2016|January|17}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|4:09

|Boston, Massachusetts, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|17–3–1

|Andrei Arlovski

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 187

|{{dts|2015|May|23}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:41

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|17–2–1

|Brendan Schaub

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 181

|{{dts|2014|December|6}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:50

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|16–2–1

|Fabrício Werdum

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne

|{{dts|2014|April|19}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Orlando, Florida, United States

|{{small|UFC Heavyweight title eliminator.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|16–1–1

|Josh Barnett

|KO (elbows)

|UFC 168

|{{dts|2013|December|28}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Knockout of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|15–1–1

|Alistair Overeem

|KO (front kick and punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen

|{{dts|2013|August|17}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:08

|Boston, Massachusetts, United States

|{{small|Knockout of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|14–1–1

|Gabriel Gonzaga

|KO (elbows)

|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale

|{{dts|2013|April|13}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:11

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Knockout of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|13–1–1

|Antônio Silva

|TKO (punches)

|UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot

|{{dts|2012|October|5}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:27

|Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|13–0–1

|Chad Griggs

|Submission (arm-triangle choke)

|UFC 145

|{{dts|2012|April|21}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:29

|Atlanta, Georgia, United States

|{{small|Submission of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|12–0–1

|Rob Broughton

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 135

|{{dts|2011|September|24}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Denver, Colorado, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|11–0–1

|Stefan Struve

|KO (punch)

|UFC 130

|{{dts|2011|May|28}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:11

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Knockout of the Night.}}

|-

|{{draw}}Draw

|align=center|10–0–1

|Cheick Kongo

|Draw (unanimous)

|UFC 120

|{{dts|2010|October|16}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|London, England

|{{small|Kongo was deducted 1 point in round 3 for holding onto Browne's shorts.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|10–0

|James McSweeney

|TKO (punches)

|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz Finale

|{{dts|2010|June|19}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:32

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–0

|Aaron Brink

|KO (punches)

|Gladiator Challenge 111

|{{dts|2010|February|21}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:35

|San Jacinto, California, United States

|{{small|Won the interim Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|8–0

|Abe Wagner

|TKO (punches)

|VFC 30 – Night of Champions

|{{dts|2010|February|05}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:10

|Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States

|{{small|Won the VFC Heavyweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|7–0

|Brian Campbell

|KO (head kick)

|Gladiator Challenge 107

|{{dts|2009|November|08}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:10

|San Jacinto, California, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|6–0

|Matt Anderson

|TKO (punches)

|Gladiator Challenge 98

|{{dts|2009|July|23}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:49

|San Jacinto, California, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|5–0

|Mychal Clark

|Decision (unanimous)

|Bellator 10

|{{dts|2009|June|05}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Ontario, California, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–0

|Sergio Calderon

|KO (punches)

|Gladiator Challenge 93

|{{dts|2009|April|23}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:53

|Pauma Valley, California, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–0

|Tom Lozano

|Submission (armbar)

|EF 9 – Espartan Fighting 9

|{{dts|2009|March|14}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:55

|Puerto Escondido, Mexico

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–0

|Michael Westbrook

|TKO (knee injury)

|KOTC: Immortal

|{{dts|2009|February|27}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|1:22

|San Bernardino, California, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

|Evan Langford

|TKO (punches)

|Cage of Fire 15

|{{dts|2009|February|07}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:43

|Tijuana, Mexico

|

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See also

References

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