Netflix MMA Is Already in Trouble… UFC Fans Don’t Care? | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 501
15 May - 1 hourBrendan Schaub breaks down the full Netflix/MVP MMA card, including Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano, Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry, Francis Ngannou, and whether this event actually has real hype behind it. Brendan talks ticket sales, mismatched betting odds, the lack of future stakes, and why casual fight cards need finishes to keep fans interested.
The episode also covers the latest UFC topics, including Sean Strickland’s win over Khamzat Chimaev, Khamzat’s cardio issues, the weight cut debate, and whether the Strickland vs Khamzat rematch still feels exciting after the fake bad blood. Brendan also reacts to Ariel Helwani calling out Strickland, Dana White’s comments about Joe Rogan’s importance to...
Fan Questions: Khamzat, Conor McGregor & UFC Fighter Pay
Brendan Schaub answers fan questions on this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, breaking down some of the biggest topics in UFC and MMA right now. Brendan talks Conor McGregor’s legendary world press tour with Jose Aldo, why it may have affected Aldo mentally, and how McGregor changed the fight business forever. He also dives into Sean Strickland, fake UFC beef, Khamzat Chimaev’s biggest issues after the Strickland fight, and why Khamzat’s problems may be deeper than cardio or weight cutting. Brendan compares Khamzat’s current path to GSP after the Matt Serra loss and explains why the situations are completely different. Other topics include Brock Lesnar vs Francis Ngannou, Ronda Rousey’s legacy, Joe Silva stories, UFC fighter pay, why belts don’t matter like they used to, Joshua Van’s future at flyweight, wrestling in modern MMA, potential White House card matchups, and whether the UFC should have more draws. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
42 mins
17 May Finished
Sean Strickland Exposed Khamzat’s Biggest Problem | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 500
Brendan Schaub breaks down the aftermath of Sean Strickland vs Khamzat Chimaev and why the fight may have exposed major questions about Khamzat’s cardio, finishing ability, ground-and-pound, and future at 185 pounds. Brendan explains why Strickland’s experience, pressure, jab, and ability to survive the early wrestling storm made the difference, while also looking at whether Khamzat should move up to 205. The episode also covers Joshua Van’s breakout win, Tatsuro Taira, Pantoja, Sean Brady vs Joaquin Buckley, Jim Miller, Bobby Green, UFC bonuses, and why the flyweight division may have a new star. Brendan and Nick also react to Dana White’s UFC White House card, Conor McGregor rumors, Netflix MMA struggling for hype, Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano, Nate Diaz, Francis Ngannou, and the power of the UFC machine. Plus, reactions to the UFC press conference chaos with Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira, Josh Hokit, Bo Nickal, Sugar Sean O’Malley, and more MMA news. Vanman - Give your eyes the care they actually deserve. Go to http://vanman.shop/Schaub and use code Schaub for 15% off your first order. That's http://vanman.shop/Schaub and use code Schaub for 15% off your first order. Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at http://shopify.com/schaub Progressive - Visit https://www.progressive.com/ after this episode to see if you could save See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 hour 30 mins
12 May Finished
Fan Questions: Conor vs Max, White House Card, UFC 328 Khamzat & Strickland
Brendan Schaub answers fan questions in this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, covering the biggest topics in UFC and MMA right now. Brendan breaks down the rumored Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway fight for International Fight Week, why the UFC may be using that announcement to take attention away from Netflix MVP, and how the upcoming UFC White House card could become one of the biggest combat sports events of the year. He also gives his thoughts on Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland, including whether Strickland can survive Khamzat’s early wrestling pressure, why Khamzat’s striking is being overlooked, and what Strickland would need to do to win late. Brendan also answers fan questions about the future of the UFC lightweight division, UFC star power, Dana White’s Contender Series, UFC BJJ, fighter longevity, parenting, training burnout, and whether Big Brown Breakdown live shows could return. Fighters and topics discussed include Conor McGregor, Max Holloway, Khamzat Chimaev, Sean Strickland, Jon Jones, Alex Pereira, Tom Aspinall, Gilbert Burns, Stephen Thompson, Bo Nickal, Dana White, UFC, MMA news, UFC rumors, and the White House UFC card. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
46 mins
10 May Finished
Sean Strickland Could Ruin Khamzat’s UFC 328 Moment | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 499
Brendan Schaub breaks down a huge UFC fight week with Sean Strickland vs Khamzat Chimaev, including fight picks, betting odds, Strickland’s path to victory, Khamzat’s wrestling pressure, and the heated faceoff that made the matchup feel even more personal. The guys also discuss the UFC White House card, Trump showing off the new UFC belt, why Brendan thinks the crowd should be filled with troops instead of wealthy insiders, and how that could completely change the energy of the event. Plus, Brendan talks Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway rumors, Alex Pereira’s heavyweight size, Justin Gaethje vs Ilia Topuria, JDM’s recent loss, Bobby Green’s stolen jewelry story, Rampage Jackson’s son’s plea deal, Jim Miller’s emotional return, Nate Diaz criticism, and fan questions. This episode covers UFC news, MMA fight breakdowns, Dana White, Khamzat Chimaev, Sean Strickland, Conor McGregor, Max Holloway, Alex Pereira, Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, UFC White House drama, and more from Big Brown Breakdown. DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app now and use code SCHAUBSHOW to claim your profit boost. That’s code SCHAUBSHOW to get a boost EVERY day of the NBA playoffs. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Progressive - https://www.progressive.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 hour 32 mins
8 May Finished
Big Brown Breakdown is BACK! JDM, Tai & UFC Heat | BBB Ep. 498
Big Brown Breakdown is officially back, and Brendan Schaub breaks down a packed week in UFC and combat sports news. Brendan reacts to the new studio and rebrand before getting into Gamebred FC in Miami, Tai Tuivasa’s tough UFC skid, Jack Della Maddalena’s rough loss to Carlos Prates, and why the Islam Makhachev fight may have changed the way people view JDM. He also previews the highly anticipated Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland matchup, including Strickland’s trash talk, Khamzat’s pressure, and why this fight could get ugly fast. The episode also covers Charles Oliveira’s new UFC deal, Tom Aspinall’s possible return, Gable Steveson’s UFC debut hype, Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano, Jon Jones vs Anderson Silva sparring stories, UFC champions holding up divisions, and more fan questions. Subscribe for more MMA news, UFC breakdowns, fight previews, Dana White discussion, and combat sports stories with Brendan Schaub. Quince - Right now, go to https://quince.com/schaub for free shipping and 365-day returns Shopify - https://shopify.com/schaub See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 hour 13 mins
5 May Finished