UFC Heavyweight bout: Travis Browne vs. Rob Broughton
Odds: (-450 Browne /+300 Broughton )
Betting Pick: Browne
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In a big Heavyweight matchup, knockout artist Travis “Hapa” Browne will look to halt the winning streak of well-rounded Brit Rob “The Bear” Broughton. Broughton has an extremely veratile skill set, but Browne’s power punching takes people’s heads off, so Broughton is going to have to fight smart.
Travis “Hapa” Browne is an undefeated, heavy-handed up and comer in the Heavyweight division. He has finished every fight he ever won save one, and the only blemish on his record is a draw against French kickboxer Cheick Kongo. Browne is actually a very skilled grappler, but he doesn’t get many chances to showcase it because his punching is so overwhelming. He clearly prefers the standup fight, but he is more than capable of hanging on the ground. His well-rounded skill set and his huge 6′7″ frame make him an extremely formidable opponent for anyone in the world.
Rob “The Bear” Broughton, who trains with Britain’s famed Wolfslair Academy, is a very versatile Heavyweight. He has solid wrestling, powerful punching, and effective submissions. He hasn’t fought the best opponents, but he has gradually stepped up and continued to perform at a high level. Against Browne, he will probably want to put the bigger man on his back to neutralize his reach advantage and avoid his huge knockout punches.
I think Browne is going to be a tough nut to crack. Broughton is very good and has a lot of skills, but Browne’s punching power is just so explosive, and coupled with his reach advantage and his massive size it makes him very difficult to deal with. Broughton does have a chance if he can put Browne on his back and keep him there, but I don’t think Browne will give him the chance. Browne by T/KO.
Prediction: Travis Browne via second round T/KO.
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