The domestic abuse allegations leveled against Travis Browne by his wife, Jenna Webb, are patently false, according to Browne's manager, John Fosco.
"Travis is innocent and we are excited that the UFC is doing an investigation, because domestic violence is an extremely serious issue and this is something that should be investigated regardless of who is in involved," Fosco told MMAFighting.com. "It's unacceptable."
Webb posted several pictures of her bruised body on Instagram, accompanied by the following caption:
Probably one of the hardest decisions I've ever made was walking away from this life and starting over. I'm still ashamed for staying as long as I did.
She indicated in the photo's comments that Browne was indeed the perpetrator of the injuries.
Once the allegations against Browne surfaced, UFC officials believed it was best for everyone that the heavyweight contender abstain from participating in any activities at International Fight Week, and Browne subsequently left Vegas and went home to California.
"They made it clear to us that this is a serious issue and they're going to investigate it, but everyone is entitled to their due process," Fosco said. "This is a great week for the UFC. This is their week. It shouldn't be shrouded in allegations that are unfounded."
According to Fosco, Webb and Browne are currently going through a divorce, and the two hadn't been in contact in five weeks.
"We look forward to complying and I just would ask people to really ask themselves a question and that's if you're a victim of domestic abuse or you know a victim of domestic abuse is the best course of action or is it an authentic course of action to go onto Instagram when someone has two children and a family and a job and post something in the court of public opinion?" Fosco said. "Or is to go to the proper authorities like law enforcement and make a report? I think we have to look at the credibility of the behavior."
