The Big Brown Breakdown

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Conor McGregor returns next weekend against Max Holloway and the entire UFC landscape could change overnight if he pulls it off. Brendan breaks down the massive implications of a Conor win, potential fights against Islam Makhachev, Justin Gaethje, Ian Machado Garry, Paddy Pimblett, and why the UFC is desperately rooting for McGregor to win.
We also dive into Floyd Mayweather’s reported financial issues, Dana White potentially helping Floyd, Tom Aspinall demanding $25 million from the UFC, Eddie Hearn vs Michael Bisping, UFC fighter pay, Herb Dean controversy, referee stoppages, Terence Crawford vs Conor McGregor talk, Jon Jones, Francis Ngannou, and much more.
Topics include:
Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway
UFC International Fight Week
Tom Aspinall contract drama
Floyd Mayweather money problems
Dana White reaction
UFC referee controversy
Herb Dean criticism
Eddie Hearn vs Michael Bisping
UFC fighter pay debate
Francis Ngannou future fights
Jon Jones boxing rumors
MMA vs Boxing debate
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Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest stories in MMA including Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett’s future, Herb Dean controversy, Jon Jones, Sean O’Malley, Khamzat Chimaev, UFC matchmaking, and much more.

Big Brown dives deep into whether Conor McGregor still has the power and speed to beat Max Holloway, why the UFC is betting huge on Conor’s return, and how this fight could completely reshape multiple divisions.

Also discussed:

Herb Dean criticism and referee accountability

Paddy Pimblett vs Benoit Saint Denis

Jon Jones’ elite fight IQ

Sean Brady’s next move

Khamzat Chimaev matchup problems

LeBron James rumors

NIL money in college sports

UFC betting talk

Porsche GT3 RS discussion

MMA career stories and fight memories
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Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest controversies coming out of UFC Macau, including the growing criticism surrounding Herb Dean and UFC officiating.

Schaub reacts to the illegal shots, hair pulling controversy, and explains why fighters are starting to take advantage of weak refereeing in the UFC. He also gives his honest thoughts on Alex Pereira’s response after the Ciryl Gane fight and why accountability matters after a loss.

The episode also covers:

UFC Macau results and reactions

Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane fallout

Herb Dean criticism

UFC rankings discussion

Conor McGregor and Max Holloway return

Islam Makhachev fight news

Tom Aspinall updates

Sean Strickland vs Khamzat Chimaev speculation

Ali Abdelaziz backstage altercation rumors

Joe Lauzon joining BKFC

Chael Sonnen presidential rumors

Jon Jones viral reflex clip

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Brendan Schaub answers fan questions on this episode of Big Brown Breakdown and breaks down the massive pressure surrounding Conor McGregor’s UFC return against Max Holloway.
Schaub talks about why this fight is the most important fight of Conor’s career, why the UFC may be delaying Conor’s second fight, and what happens if McGregor doesn’t look like himself after such a long layoff.
The episode also covers:
Max Holloway moving up in weight
Islam Makhachev and the welterweight division
Justin Gaethje proving doubters wrong
Alex Pereira’s heavyweight strategy
BJ Penn and three-division champ discussions
Kimbo Slice stories
UFC matchmaking and contract politics
Featuring breakdowns and reactions involving:
Conor McGregor, Max Holloway, Islam Makhachev, Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira, Robert Whittaker, Paddy Pimblett, Ilia Topuria, Leon Edwards, Belal Muhammad, Ian Machado Garry and more.
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