I am UFC heavyweight Travis Browne. AMA!

Does the beard help cushion blows? Does it help them miss the chin?

Um let's see, does it help cushion blows? No, but it is a distraction because of the majestic glow and flow of the sea of curls!

It is a magnificent beard.

One other question if I may...

Squats or deadlifts?

Deadlifts. I'd say deadlifts

Could you describe your most challenging fight to date? What made it so difficult?

Physically it was the Alistair fight as I took so much damage and I was able to come back

A fight to be proud of without a doubt. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. Wishing you all the best!

Thank you!

What is the most underutilised discipline in MMA?

I feel like amateur boxing

Who in the UFC do you look at and think "boy, I'm glad he's not a heavyweight"?

Yeah, Conor McGregor. That mouth of his would be a pain in the ass to deal with

Do you think you could kill an adult chimpanzee if it were wearing a muzzle so that it could not bite you?

The chimpanzee would need me to wear a muzzle so I wouldn't bite him!

Hey Travis! What is your favorite hobby to do that has nothing to do with UFC?

Bow hunting for big game. It's a lifestyle of mine, not just a hobby.

Have you ever thought about using an old school longbow just for the challenge?

Yes, very much so. That's something I want to get into. The harder the better for me

How often do you train? And how to do keep motivation to train?

I find that I start off with a ton of steam and start losing some towards the end of the camp. Also, you are a beast! Thanks for doing this.

During camp I train twice a day, 6 days a week, to keep my motivation I focus on my goals and the analogy I use is I have a bucket, no amount of money, no amount of fame will ever be able to fill it. What is my ultimate goal? Is it to be a champion or is it to be famous or is it to make money? My goal is to be one of the greatest of all time. That bucket is hard to fill.

That's how I keep my motivation to continue masturbating and reading Reddit.

That's amazing!

What is the worst aspect of being a fighter that fans might not know about?

I'd say the grind. People don't understand the grind. The mental and physical grind that it takes to compete at the highest level.

Having been the one who beat Brenden Schaub, what did you think of Joe Rogan saying that he should retire?

Ah I think that's matter he needs to take up with his friends and family.

How would you plan on dealing with Cain if you ever fought? He seems to always be able to push strikers against the cage and grind out a win, how do you stop that?

You won't be able to give ground, you'd have to meet him in the center of the cage and hope your wrestling was up to par

Is it legal for an opponent to tug on your beard during a fight? Also, has tugging of the beard ever happened during a fight?

I don't know if it's illegal but I welcome it because it means they're not punching me in the face!

What advice do you have for someone getting into MMA a little later in their lives? I'm only 23 but when I look at people like Dominic Cruz and Aldo who have been on the top since they were 18 or 19 I can't help but feel it's too late for me.

Also if you happen to see this, what sort of music do listen to when you're training.

I was 27! You might have some catching up to do but it's never too late. Focus on amateur boxing and wrestling.

Music. Whatever moves me, whatever gets me going. Not a certain style of music, whatever gets me going.

Do you think you'll shave your beard before the fight?

No! Don't ever ask me that again! Hahhaha

Opinon on Anderson vs Diaz?

Also - Did you think Schaub wanted out of that fight once he stepped in the cage?

I think Anderson will take that fight, he seems to have the answer more often than not. I think Schaub wanted out of that fight before he even got in the Octagon.

Would you be offended if a non Hawiaan born person got tatoos similar to yours? I think your tatoos are amazing and I'm not seriously planning on getting ones just like it, I am just wondering your opinion on the matter. Also, Did you leave Jackson's because you knew about the cocaine situation?

No i don't feel like it's offensive, there's a meaning behind the tattoos and everyone has a story and how they want to tell it, if that's what moves you it's more of an honor that someone would want to get that done than being offensive.

Do you feel sorry when you totally knock down your opponents? Or say destroy them?

Absolutely not. They sign on the dotted line and if I didn't do it to them they'd do it to me, I'm just surviving in there making a living.

Hi Travis! Big fan here... Thanks for taking time out of your day to do this AMA... A few questions.. 1. How was life growing up in Hawaii? 2. How did you get started in MMA? 3 thoughts on Fedor? 4. Thoughts on Jon Jobes recent drug test for cocaine?

1.It was tough, it's not all palm trees and beaches, there's a large gap between having money and not having money, I was on the latter part of those two so the struggle was real.

2.I was an athlete growing up and wanted to continue being an athlete in my adult life and proof to my kids that they come from an atheletic background

Will you drink some mead with me after the event? You look like the kind of guy who'd enjoy a pint of mead.

Oh yeah! Don't tempt me with a good time!

What do you think of Conor Mcgregor? Do you thing he deserves a title shot over Frankie Edgar? And we share a birthday, July 17th is the best day to have a birthday :)

Cheeers

What do i think of Conor McGregor? I think he's great, he has a way with words that we don't see and the ability to back it up. That combination will take you far. That's awesome, glad to share such an amazing day with you

Besides you, who do you think has the best beard in the UFC?

Johny Hendricks!

Thanks for doing this--you're a beast! How were you able to make such a late entrance into MMA and then go on to become the #3 heavyweight?

Thanks so much, I appreciate it. A late entrance in MMA because of my hard work and dedication to the sport

Thanks for doing an ama!

How are you enjoying Sweden? Whos your pick for this weekends main event?

I love it here, I love the culture, I love the city, it's a beautiful city. I wish I could stay longer and turn it into a real vacation, go up north and see the Northern Lights, get some dirt on my boots. It's my kind of country.

Gus and Davis. I want Hendo to win but Mousasi is no joke.

Who has better facial hair, you or Scott Ian of the band Anthrax and star of every VH1 show?

I'd have to say mine because it's put to good use, function over form is my belief

You ever fart during one of your fights? Did your opponent notice?

Hahaha. Not that I know during a fight but definitely during training and some of the most awkward positions possible!

TRAVIS BROWN'D IN HIS PANTS!

Hahahahaha. Little do you know how true that is!

If CM Punk (Phil Brooks) has success in the UFC, do you think it will open up the doors for other WWE superstars to make the jump to UFC?

I think the UFC is a special sport in its own. Guys don't like to get punched in the face, for real! There's a certain level of courage it takes to get into the Octagon and fight another top athlete.

I'm a big fan Travis! Few questions...

1) Who is the hardest striker you have ever faced? 2) What does your body feel like the day after a grueling fight? I imagine it is a whole other level of soreness. 3) Were you always a "badass" growing up? I read that quite a few of MMA's top guys were not the billy badasses when younger but obviously through training and hard work became some of the top skilled fighters in the world.

1. Alistair. 2. Feels like a car accident! 3. Definitely more of a lover than a fighter but in a world of sheep and wolves I was the sheepdog!

What is your favorite dinosaur?

Haha. Ahhh pterodactyl.

With a lot of the top guys in the division tied up or injured at the moment... who do you think makes sense for your next bout and when do you see yourself getting back in there?

Thanks Hapa!

I welcome all challengers, it doesn't have to be anyone in particular. I want to stay busy until I get my title shot

Hapa, big fan. Was wondering where you learned your amazing footwork? thanks!

I would say my time playing basketball taught me how to be quick on my feet, the rest was my imagination.

Travis! Who do you got in the Super Bowl?

I think the Pats will take it. Seahawks have a good story though, coming out of nowhere and winning the Superbowl last year.

did you fire ricky lundell for posting this?

Haha. No!

What do you do in your spare / free time?

Get out in the wilderness, in the woods, go fishing, hunting, camping and besides that being a family man. Maybe I should have put that one first?!

What's your favorite restaurant?

My favorite restaurant? The cheesecake factory