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Brendan Schaub addresses the Islam Makhachev backlash, debates the UFC title picture, and teases what he’s heard about Jake Paul’s next opponent on Big Brown Breakdown Live Chat 41.Brendan answers fan questions about Carlos Prates vs. Michael Morales, Josh Hokit vs. Ciryl Gane, Arman Tsarukyan’s title-shot case, and Max Holloway waiting for Conor McGregor. Plus, Cain Velasquez’s Shawn Ryan interview, Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes, gi vs. no-gi jiu-jitsu, Halloween horror recommendations, and the greatest MMA fights to show a new fan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brendan Schaub addresses the backlash over his Islam Makhachev comments on Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 548, explaining his frustration with inactive UFC champions, Ramadan scheduling, and the Georges St-Pierre comparisons.Brendan and Chin also break down Daniel Cormier’s feud with Dominick Reyes, Sean O’Malley’s case for a Petr Yan rematch, and the Ciryl Gane eye-poke debate. Plus, Sean Strickland–Nassourdine Imavov talks, Khamzat Chimaev on overtraining, Usman Nurmagomedov’s UFC future, potential Volkanovski–Tsarukyan and Gaethje–Volkanovski matchups, Mike Perry’s MMA plans, and Jon Jones’ take on Ilia Topuria.Subscribe for more Big Brown Breakdown, join the Big Brown Live Super Chat, and leave FAN QUESTIONS in the comments for a future episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Brendan Schaub recaps UFC 333, breaking down Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili 3, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev, and the Daniel Cormier commentary controversy. After going 5–0 on his main card picks, Brendan explains why Yan’s takedown defense deserves more credit and why Sean O’Malley should get the next title shot.Plus, is Volkanovski vs. Justin Gaethje the superfight to make? Brendan weighs Volk’s featherweight legacy, reacts to Dominick Reyes and O’Malley calling out DC, and discusses Islam Makhachev’s next-fight situation and Carlos Prates vs. Michael Morales. Also covered: Aaron Pico, Alexander Volkov, Alex Pereira’s heavyweight gamble, and the latest UFC matchmaking rumors.Who should fight Petr Yan next, and would you rather see Volk defend at featherweight or face Gaethje? TEN THOUSAND - If you want to check them out, head to https://tenthousand.cc/ , that’s https://tenthousand.cc/ and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does Ilia Topuria deserve an immediate Justin Gaethje rematch? Brendan Schaub tackles Gaethje vs. Topuria 2, Jon Jones’ UFC future, and whether Sean Strickland is worth his asking price on Big Brown Breakdown.If Alexander Volkanovski didn’t get an immediate rematch, why should Topuria? Could anyone overtake Jon Jones as MMA’s GOAT? Brendan takes on your questions about UFC matchmaking, fighter pay, and the biggest debates in mixed martial arts.Plus, Mike Malott’s potential, whether Michael “Venom” Page is underrated, UFC fighter contracts, and prime Fedor Emelianenko vs. Shane Carwin. We also get into kids’ self-defense, life in Texas, and bringing Eddie Bravo back for an old-school Fight Companion.Give Topuria the rematch, or give someone else a shot? Make your case in the comments and leave your next FAN QUESTION! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.