The Big Brown Breakdown

Brendan Schaub is back LIVE for another Big Brown Breakdown covering the latest UFC and MMA news, answering fan questions and breaking down this weekend’s fights.
Brendan reacts to reports that Sean Strickland signed a massive $20 million deal and discusses just how significant that kind of money could be for a UFC fighter outside of Conor McGregor. He also revisits the continuing Din Thomas and Jillian Robertson situation, including Thomas cornering Sean Brady and why the controversy continues to create bad PR.
The show also gets into UFC fighter pay following the new media-rights deal, the problem with fighters reaching the UFC too quickly through Dana White’s Contender Series, Yair Rodriguez’s inactivity, Aljamain Sterling turning down an opponent outside the rankings, and the upcoming UFC Sacramento card.
Later, Brendan explains why Alexander Volkanovski should consider moving to lightweight for a superfight with Justin Gaethje, discusses Reinier de Ridder at 205, gives his picks for UFC Sacramento, and talks about a potential upcoming UFC 332 main event.
Big Brown Breakdown with Brendan Schaub — UFC news, MMA, fight predictions, fan questions and everything happening in combat sports.
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Brendan Schaub is back with another Big Brown Breakdown covering the biggest stories in MMA, UFC and combat sports.
The fallout surrounding Din Thomas and Jillian Robertson continues after Robertson rejected Thomas’ apology following his controversial comments about her career. Brendan breaks down why the situation keeps getting worse, the messages Robertson shared, Thomas saying his comments were partly for television and ratings, and the confusion surrounding his supposed retirement from cornering while still planning to corner Sean Brady.
The MMA world also begins piling on, with Kelvin Gastelum criticizing Thomas, Hector Lombard unloading on his former teammate, and the conversation turning toward the UFC’s so-called “good old boys club.” Brendan explains why he actually believes all the controversy could ultimately be the best thing that happened to Jillian Robertson’s career.
Also discussed: Yair Rodriguez pulling out of his UFC Noche main event, Jean Silva, Tom Aspinall opening up about the mental toll of fighting, Dana White’s Contender Series and fighter pay, the decline of The Ultimate Fighter, Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua, Dana White’s issues with Eddie Hearn, Khamzat Chimaev potentially moving to 205, Johnny Walker at heavyweight, and UFC Sacramento featuring Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez vs. Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues.
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Brendan Schaub is back LIVE for another Big Brown Breakdown, reacting to the fallout from Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry and answering fan questions about the biggest stories in MMA.
Brendan doubles down on his criticism of Ian Garry’s game plan, explains why fighting defensively took away the weapons that make Garry dangerous, and debates whether Ian has the mentality necessary to become UFC champion. He also discusses Islam Makhachev’s move to welterweight, Michael Morales and Shavkat Rakhmonov as potential threats, and why he still believes Jon Jones has the stronger case as MMA’s GOAT.
Plus, Brendan defends Mackenzie Dern’s performance against Jillian Robertson, reacts to Dean Thomas’ corner controversy, discusses damage vs control in MMA judging, Paddy Pimblett’s next move, Aaron Pico vs Arnold Allen, the future of the UFC welterweight division and much more. Subscribe for UFC breakdowns, MMA news, fight predictions, live reactions and more.

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Brendan Schaub reacts to UFC 330 and breaks down Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, why Ian’s performance left him frustrated despite his impressive takedown defense, and whether Garry has the killer instinct needed to become UFC champion.
Plus, the guys discuss Islam Makhachev’s place in the GOAT conversation, the future of the UFC welterweight division, Michael Morales and Carlos Prates, Mackenzie Dern’s win over Gillian Robertson, Din Thomas’ controversial comments after the fight, the changing mentality of modern UFC fighters, Alexander Volkanovski’s next fight, Aaron Pico vs. Arnold Allen, and more from the MMA world.
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Big Brown answers your Sunday Fan Q’s! This week’s Q&A covers Conor McGregor, Max Holloway, Islam Makhachev, Ian Garry, Arman Tsarukyan, Paddy Pimblett, Diego Lopes, women’s MMA, and much more.
The biggest debate of the episode: should Conor McGregor really jump straight into a fight with Max Holloway after such a long layoff?
Big Brown breaks down why he believes Conor should get a different opponent first, comparing the situation to elite athletes in football, soccer, and baseball. He also explains why a long layoff can completely change the equation at the highest level of combat sports.
Plus, Big Brown answers fan questions about:
• Whether 25 is too old to pursue an MMA career
• Arman Tsarukyan vs Huffy
• Killian vs Diego Lopes
• Paddy Pimblett’s future at lightweight
• What happens next for Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry
• Ian Garry’s coaching situation and fight strategy
• Whether UFC fighters should compete in RAF
• The state of women’s MMA
• Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway
• What casual fans miss when studying elite fighters
• Peptides, testosterone and bloodwork
• Brothers fighting and wrestling
• And plenty of Sunday Fan Q&A chaos
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