Browne felt 'betrayed' by media after resolution of domestic violence case

Travis Browne knows the personal turmoil in his life once threatened to overshadow his fighting career.

And he'd like it if the media helped him to prevent that.

The UFC heavyweight lamented Tuesday that the domestic violence allegations levied against him last July were heavily publicized, while he didn't notice the same coverage when his then-wife Jenna Renee Webb decided not to press charges.

An independent investigation by Browne's employers found inconclusive evidence to support Webb's claims and he was reinstated after a brief suspension. Browne believes the media didn't afford him the opportunity to tell his side of the story.

"Ask questions," Browne said at a press lunch in Los Angeles, according to MMAjunkie's John Morgan and Ken Hathaway. "Why did I get reinstated? What really happened?

"I'm a 6-foot-7, 250-pound man. I have two little boys at home, and if I did the things I was accused of, you want those two boys being raised by me? Why wouldn't you want them out of my home? Why would you want me to have my career if that's the kind of man that I am? So yeah, honestly, I feel a little betrayed."

Browne also wondered why Webb wasn't questioned about the nature of her accusations. Webb supported her claims by posting photos of her bruised body on Instagram.

The two divorced in February and Browne is currently in a relationship with fellow UFC fighter Ronda Rousey.

"People don't see what goes on behind closed doors," Browne said. "I've been open until last summer when, again, I felt kind of like I was done wrong. I wasn't given my shot. ...

"I don't know. I've just got to go out there and live my life and be happy, and being happy is the best way to deal with those things."

Next up for Browne is a fight with former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez at UFC 200 on July 9 in Las Vegas.