Travis Browne
Active 2011–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 81.0
Scouting report
A 6'7" frame and athletic basketball background helped Travis "Hapa" Browne assemble a run of first-round finishes over Alistair Overeem and Josh Barnett. Born on Oahu, Hawaii, Browne utilized front kicks and elbows along the fence, his stand-up threat captured by an 88 Strength score and 85 Kickboxing, providing an 81 Overall rating.
Peak ratings
By edition
Browne authored a rise across 2013, scoring three consecutive first-round knockouts over Gabriel Gonzaga in Las Vegas with clinch elbows, Alistair Overeem with front kicks in Boston, and Josh Barnett with elbows at UFC 168 in Las Vegas. His athleticism, 6-foot-7 frame, standing elbows, and front kicks are reflected in an 84 Boxing and 85 Kickboxing.
Browne engaged Fabricio Werdum across five rounds in Orlando in 2014, knocked out Brendan Schaub with ground-and-pound at UFC 181 in Las Vegas, and lost by first-round TKO to Andrei Arlovski at UFC 187 and stopped Matt Mitrione in Boston in January 2016. His punching hooks, front kicks, and strength anchor his 85 Boxing and 88 Strength.
Between 2016 and 2017, Browne lost to Cain Velasquez by first-round TKO at UFC 200, to Fabricio Werdum on a decision in Cleveland, to Derrick Lewis by knockout in Halifax and to Alexey Oleinik by submission at UFC 213 in Las Vegas before stepping away from competition. His reach, right hand, and athletic frame justify his 82 Boxing and 82 Kickboxing.
Travis Browne, the tall striker from a big year in 2013
Travis Browne stands 6 foot 7 and used that reach and athleticism to become a title contender. In 2013 he stopped Gabriel Gonzaga, Alistair Overeem and Josh Barnett in a row, with the Overeem finish coming off front kicks. He then went five rounds with Fabricio Werdum in 2014 and stopped Brendan Schaub. Cain Velasquez and Derrick Lewis later stopped him, and Werdum beat him on points twice. Draft him for length, athleticism and heavy physical tools.
Browne by the ratings
Boxing. Good. Long hooks, plus a right hand that cut through defences.
Kickboxing. Very good. Front kicks, like the one that finished Overeem, made him unusual for a man his size.
Wrestling. Modest. Enough to defend takedowns and stay on his feet.
BJJ. 74. He was not known for submissions.
Strength. 88. A tall frame with the power to match.
Durability. Decent, but later stoppage losses to Arlovski, Velasquez and Lewis showed he could be hurt.
Cardio. Good for the class. He went five rounds with Werdum.
Fight IQ. Reasonable. His best fights came from picking up on mistakes.
Strength and a tall, athletic frame
At 88, Strength is his top number, and with 85 in both Boxing and Kickboxing he has real striking tools around it. His reach lets him land at range and finish with elbows in the clinch. Against slower heavyweights he can dominate the exchange before they get close.
Ground work is where he gets stuck
BJJ at 74 is the weak spot. Werdum, the best grappler in the pool, was one of the fighters who had success against him. If the fight goes to the floor, he does not have much of a plan, so pair him with someone who can compensate.
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Ratings shown are my own estimates, made with AI assistance and informed by how Travis Browne is regarded by the MMA community. They are unofficial and do not constitute an assessment of Travis Browne's real-world abilities. How the ratings are made. See the disclaimer below. Ratings and write-ups by Haaris A. Last reviewed 2026-09-30; spot an error? Tell us. Read our editorial standards.