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Suffers fourth straight loss at UFC 213
Browne was defeated by Aleksei Oleinik via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:44 of Round 2 at UFC 213 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Browne started out well in the first round, utilizing his distance and finally going back to using kicks, similar to when he was a top-five ranked UFC heavyweight. He hurt Oleinik early, and it seemed that the fight might stop there. Oleinik ended up catching Browne, and then eventually took him down towards the end of the round and was very close to finishing a choke at the bell. In the second round, Browne once again started out well, and even got a takedown and transitioned to side control. The expert grappler, Oleinik was able to hit a switch, and wound up taking back control where he eventually finished the fight. This was very similar to when Browne had early success against Derrick Lewis in his last fight, and then suffered a stoppage loss. Back to the drawing board for Browne, where he must figure out how to finish fights when he has his opponent hurt.
Browne started out well in the first round, utilizing his distance and finally going back to using kicks, similar to when he was a top-five ranked UFC heavyweight. He hurt Oleinik early, and it seemed that the fight might stop there. Oleinik ended up catching Browne, and then eventually took him down towards the end of the round and was very close to finishing a choke at the bell. In the second round, Browne once again started out well, and even got a takedown and transitioned to side control. The expert grappler, Oleinik was able to hit a switch, and wound up taking back control where he eventually finished the fight. This was very similar to when Browne had early success against Derrick Lewis in his last fight, and then suffered a stoppage loss. Back to the drawing board for Browne, where he must figure out how to finish fights when he has his opponent hurt.
To face Alexey Oleynik at UFC 213
Browne will take on Alexey Oleynik in a heavyweight matchup at UFC 213 on July 8 in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Though the recently-engaged Browne has had positive developments in his personal life, his time inside the Octagon of late has been a different story. He's been challenged with quality competition, but the heavyweight contender has dropped five of his last seven bouts. Though the 39-year-old Oleynik is incredibly dangerous on the ground, this clearly represents a step down in competition for Browne. If "Hapa" cannot come out on top this time, his job may be in jeopardy despite strong name recognition. Fighters that drop four in a row don't tend to stick around long.
Though the recently-engaged Browne has had positive developments in his personal life, his time inside the Octagon of late has been a different story. He's been challenged with quality competition, but the heavyweight contender has dropped five of his last seven bouts. Though the 39-year-old Oleynik is incredibly dangerous on the ground, this clearly represents a step down in competition for Browne. If "Hapa" cannot come out on top this time, his job may be in jeopardy despite strong name recognition. Fighters that drop four in a row don't tend to stick around long.
Falls against Derrick Lewis
Browne lost to Derrick Lewis via TKO (punches) at 3:12 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night in Halifax.
ANALYSIS
Browne came out in the first round with a clear strategy. He stayed on the outside and landed a series of kicks to the body and legs. He clearly won the first round and appeared to hurt Lewis to the body. In the second round, Browne tried to continue the trend. However, Lewis was able to catch Browne and it was the beginning of the end. In a second exchange, Lewis dropped Browne with a series of punches. Once on top, Lewis finished the fight with vicious ground and pound. Browne has now lost five of his last seven bouts.
Browne came out in the first round with a clear strategy. He stayed on the outside and landed a series of kicks to the body and legs. He clearly won the first round and appeared to hurt Lewis to the body. In the second round, Browne tried to continue the trend. However, Lewis was able to catch Browne and it was the beginning of the end. In a second exchange, Lewis dropped Browne with a series of punches. Once on top, Lewis finished the fight with vicious ground and pound. Browne has now lost five of his last seven bouts.
Moved to UFC Halifax
Browne will now face Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC Halifax on Feb. 19, rather than at UFC 208 as originally scheduled.
ANALYSIS
Browne and Lewis were scheduled to face off at UFC 208 on Feb. 11, but after a Stefan Struve injury cancelled the main event of the promotion's card a week later, the two heavyweights will now get an opportunity to be featured in a main event showcase.
Browne and Lewis were scheduled to face off at UFC 208 on Feb. 11, but after a Stefan Struve injury cancelled the main event of the promotion's card a week later, the two heavyweights will now get an opportunity to be featured in a main event showcase.
Will look for redemption against Derrick Lewis at UFC 208
Browne will take on Derrick Lewis at UFC 208 in Brooklyn on Feb. 11, Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Browne is coming off back-to-back one-sided loses against Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum, so a victory against Lewis would go a long way to reestablishing himself as a contender in the heavyweight division. Browne has shown the ability to beat some tough competitors in his UFC career, but has fallen on hard times after impressive victories over Alistair Overeem and Josh Barnett, as he has lost four of his last six fights.
Browne is coming off back-to-back one-sided loses against Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum, so a victory against Lewis would go a long way to reestablishing himself as a contender in the heavyweight division. Browne has shown the ability to beat some tough competitors in his UFC career, but has fallen on hard times after impressive victories over Alistair Overeem and Josh Barnett, as he has lost four of his last six fights.