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Does the UFC need Ilia Topuria to defeat Justin Gaethje and remain one of the promotion’s biggest global superstars?Brendan Schaub reacts to Luke Thomas’ theory that the UFC is booking immediate rematches to produce the outcomes—and champions—it originally wanted. Brendan explains why Topuria’s marketability, remaining career and potential historic event at the Colosseum could make an Ilia victory extremely valuable to the UFC.The Big Brown Breakdown also covers Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland, Alex Pereira’s potential path to another championship, Jon Jones’ exchange with Islam Makhachev, Brian Ortega withdrawing from UFC 331 and the current state of the UFC heavyweight division.Plus, Brendan breaks down Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van, Tommy McMillen’s future, Alexander Volkanovski’s next move, UFC fighter pay and the upcoming UFC 331 fight companion.Subscribe for more UFC news, MMA analysis, fight predictions and live Big Brown Breakdown episodes with Brendan Schaub. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Aspinall has officially vacated the UFC heavyweight championship after ongoing complications with the eye injuries he suffered against Ciryl Gane. With Aspinall unable to receive medical clearance, interim champion Ciryl Gane is now the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion—but did he actually earn it?Brendan Schaub reacts to Aspinall’s heartbreaking announcement, examines Gane’s path to the championship and explains why he considers Gane one of the least deserving heavyweight champions in UFC history.Brendan also recaps Ryan Garcia’s dominant performance against Conor Benn, breaks down Noche UFC, responds to Bobby Green’s claims about PED use among UFC champions, discusses Dana White’s continued feud with Francis Ngannou and previews UFC 331.Subscribe and turn on notifications for more Big Brown Breakdown.DraftKings - One app. Every sport. All 50 states. New DraftKings customers, sign up with code SCHAUBSHOW spend five bucks to get two hundred in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code SCHAUBSHOWFabletics - Shop now at https://fabletics.com/schaub to get 70- 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIPProgressive - https://progressive.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brendan Schaub weighs in on the growing uncertainty surrounding UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and says the UFC needs a real timeline for his return. Brendan is still an Aspinall supporter, but if Tom is six months to a year away from fighting, he believes the UFC has to consider stripping the belt and moving the heavyweight division forward.Plus, Brendan reacts to UFC 332 and its controversial main event, discusses a potential Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria rematch, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev, Alex Pereira’s heavyweight options, Ciryl Gane, Jon Jones, Islam Makhachev, Michael Chandler, Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn, UFC Noche, Alexa Grasso and more from around the UFC and MMA world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brendan Schaub questions what Eddie Hearn has actually done for Tom Aspinall and other major MMA clients, arguing that Aspinall needs to get back to fighting while the UFC heavyweight division continues moving forward. Brendan also compares Aspinall’s situation to Jon Jones’ previous layoff and explains why he believes the two champions’ circumstances and UFC legacies aren't remotely comparable.Plus, Brendan breaks down UFC Noche, Jean Silva vs. Jose Delgado, Brandon Moreno, Alexa Grasso, Curtis Blaydes, Tommy McMillen, Paulo Costa’s UFC contract situation, Dana White’s comments about Ilia Topuria, Arman Tsarukyan’s title chances, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Brian Ortega’s comments about UFC talent, Michael Venom Page, Khamzat Chimaev, Michael Morales, Justin Gaethje, Bobby Green, Tony Ferguson and more from around MMA and combat sports.DraftKings - One app. Every sport. All 50 states. New DraftKings customers, Sign up with code SCHAUBSHOW, spend just five bucks, and get two hundred in total rewards within 21 days, includes all markets. That’s code SCHAUBSHOW. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brendan Schaub reacts to Michael “Venom” Page leaving the UFC after completing his contract with a 5-1 promotional record. Did the UFC prioritize entertainment over winning, and why wasn’t MVP given more opportunities against ranked contenders?Brendan also discusses Salahdine Parnasse’s dominant UFC debut against Dan Hooker, rumors of an immediate Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje rematch, Alex Pereira calling for another fight with Ciryl Gane, the struggling UFC 332 card, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev and much more.Join Brendan and the Big Brown family for another live MMA discussion.Subscribe and turn on notifications for more Big Brown Breakdown and BBB Live episodes.Merch: BigBrownLive.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.