The UFC’s heavyweight division is one of the divisions weakest and so any fighter has the potential to become a prospect with a just a couple impressive wins.
At UFC 135, Travis Browne has the potential to become a prospect, if he can defeat Rob Broughton in spectacular fashion.
Broughton, even if he beats Browne, will likely have some more work to do before he can make any big waves in the heavyweight division. This is just his second fight in the UFC and the first time he’s fought in almost a year.
This match up will be featured on the main card, so both men should be extra motivated to win.
That said, only one man can walk out of UFC 135 the victor.
Who’s going to take it?
My money is on Travis Browne.
At this point in his career, Browne has faced tougher competition than Broughton and, arguably, deserved a more well-known opponent, considering that he’s coming off a knockout victory over Stefan Struve and a draw with Cheick Kongo.
Despite Browne weighing in four pounds lighter than Broughton, he should have the size advantage. Broughton is a chubby 261lbs and Browne isn’t exactly shredded at 255lbs, but he has a more solid build.
Browne has better striking and trains with Jackson’s Submission Fighting, so I expect him to come in with the better game plan.
Broughton does have a background in wrestling, but I don’t think his grappling skills are good enough to control Browne.
Travis Browne is heading into UFC 135 undefeated and he’ll leave the same way.
Prediction: Travis Browne via Second-Round TKO