Travis Browne is formally not a UFC fighter.
Browne fought within the UFC from 2010 till 2017 and whereas USADA was administering drug assessments, his identify often got here up as one of many extra standard fighters who received drug examined, regardless of not being energetic. After his final bout in 2017, White had stated that it might be his final struggle, and that has proved been the case.
Nonetheless, Travis Browne who’s now 41 years outdated, remained a member of the UFC roster till Tuesday when MMA journalist Damon Martin revealed the UFC had formally launched Browne from his contract.
Travis Browne has been launched from the UFC roster after his contract was accomplished, per UFC officers
Browne hasn’t fought since 2017 and I’ve not heard something that he plans to compete once more however he’s not with the UFC #UFC
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) July 2, 2024
“Travis Browne has been launched from the UFC roster after his contract was accomplished, per UFC officers Browne hasn’t fought since 2017 and I’ve not heard something that he plans to compete once more however he’s not with the UFC,” Martin reported.
Shortly after Martin’s report, MMA journalist Nolan King then gave some clarification as to why Browne was launched.
“Earlier this 12 months, it gave the impression of Travis Browne was invested in a comeback. I’m unsure if this places that to relaxation… or is permitting him to do this elsewhere,” King added.
It seems that Browne was concerned with making a return to preventing, however the UFC isn’t concerned with having him. However, by releasing him, the promotion is permitting him to pursue different choices. Whether or not or not Browne will struggle once more is unsure, however he has had his last struggle with the UFC.
Travis Browne is 18-7-1 as a professional and in his final struggle at UFC 213 in 2017, he suffered a second-round submission loss to Aleksei Oleinik. Additionally on the shedding streak, Browne was knocked out by Derrick Lewis, dropped a choice to Fabricio Werdum, and was TKO’d by Cain Velasquez.
Browne went 9-7-1 within the UFC and had notable wins over Alistair Overeem, Brendan Schaub, Stefan Struve, and Josh Barnett amongst others.