The Big Brown Breakdown

The Big Brown Breakdown

The Big Brown Breakdown explores the intersection of combat sports and life in and outside the sport. Through the eyes of former fighter, comedian, and host Brendan Schaub, the show is an entertaining mix of truth, comedy, and rawness. Brendan is joined by some of the sport's biggest names and entertainers each week. Episodes include weekly insights into the sport. The show consists of deep dives with fighters during Food Truck Diaries, Friday Night Flashbacks, and Calabasas Fight Companion episodes, with a roundtable of co-hosts joining the Schaub show. Formerly Below the Belt, the Schaub show brings you inside the world of professional fighting.

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May 5, 2026 73 mins

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 St...

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On this episode of The Schaub Show Fan Questions, Brendan Schaub and the crew answer fan-submitted MMA questions and break down some of the biggest debates in the UFC right now.

They get into whether Alex Pereira could enter the GOAT conversation if he wins at heavyweight, how he matches up with Ciryl Gane, and why a future fight with Tom Aspinall would change everything. Brendan also talks about the heavywe...

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Brendan Schaub breaks down a packed weekend in MMA, including Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland, JDM vs Carlos Prates, Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway rumors, Jake Paul calling out MMA fighters, and the bigger issues facing the UFC right now.


Brendan explains why Khamzat’s training camp reputation is unlike anything he’s seen, why Sean Strickland may be good for the UFC business, and why this matchup has real bad blood ...

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Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest UFC fan questions of the week, including Aljamain Sterling’s legacy, why UFC fans still disrespect elite champions, Islam Makhachev’s toughest possible superfights, and the growing conversation around UFC fighter pay transparency.

Schaub also dives into Dana White, the Ali Act, UFC rankings controversies, White House security chaos, and why wrestling still dominates over jiu-jitsu in m...

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Brendan Schaub is back with a Sunday Fan Q&A on The Schaub Show, answering questions on Conor McGregor’s comeback, UFC weight cutting, and the current state of MMA.

Schaub breaks down why missing weight is one of the most unprofessional things a fighter can do, and explains how discipline plays a major role despite fight-night weight differences. He also discusses potential matchups for McGregor, including Paddy Pimblet...

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Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest stories in the UFC and MMA world right now, including major drama surrounding Brian Ortega and Tracy Cortez, plus the latest on a possible Conor McGregor comeback.

Schaub reacts to Ortega’s recent comments and explains why the situation might be a bad look, while also diving into the ongoing “Real Housewives of the UFC” style drama taking over headlines. He also discusses rumors around...

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Brendan Schaub breaks down the latest UFC news, rumors, and controversies, including the massive speculation around a potential Conor McGregor vs Paddy Pimblett fight.

Does this fight actually make sense for the division—or is it just about numbers and hype?

Schaub dives deep into the matchup, what it would mean for the lightweight division, and why the UFC might still make it happen. He also reacts to Arman Tsarukyan’s rece...

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Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest fan questions in MMA right now, including the delayed return of Conor McGregor, the UFC’s growing roster problem, and why fight cards feel more watered down than ever.

Schaub dives into the highly anticipated Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland matchup and explains why Khamzat might be one of the most dangerous fighters he’s ever seen—while still giving Strickland a real shot over 5 rou...

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Brendan Schaub breaks down the massive upcoming Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight on Netflix, and whether it’s truly the biggest fight in MMA history or just hype driven by the platform.

Schaub reacts to Ronda Rousey’s viral press conference, her comments on fighter pay, and the bold claim that this could be the most watched fight ever. He also dives deep into Gina Carano’s comeback story after being canceled in Hollywood, ...

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Brendan Schaub breaks down UFC 327, one of the wildest cards in recent memory, and explains why the heavyweight division may have finally found its next breakout star.

After a chaotic night featuring controversial fights, disappointing performances, and standout moments, Schaub dives deep into the rise of a new name shaking up the division following his war with Curtis Blaydes. Is this the star the UFC desperately needed?

Th...

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Brendan Schaub breaks down the current state of the UFC and why it doesn’t feel the same as it used to. From oversaturation and too many fight cards to a noticeable drop in overall talent, Schaub explains why fans are starting to lose interest in certain events.

He also dives into the potential blockbuster matchup between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev, explaining why it could be the rivalry the UFC desperately needs r...

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Brendan Schaub breaks down UFC 327 with full fight predictions, betting insights, and why this stacked card still isn’t selling out.

Despite calling UFC 327 a “9 out of 10” fight card, Schaub dives into the real issue: rising ticket prices, lack of superstar names, and whether casual fans are starting to tune out. He gives his full main card picks including Curtis Blaydes, Paulo Costa, Cub Swanson, and more, plus underdog b...

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Brendan Schaub breaks down UFC 327, the latest MMA news, and a growing concern among fans — has the UFC become too corporate?

From stacked fights like Yiri Prochazka vs Carlos Ulberg, Curtis Blaydes vs rising prospects, and Paulo Costa’s move to light heavyweight, Schaub dives into why UFC 327 is a must-watch… despite deeper issues behind the scenes.

He also reacts to viral moments including:

Jon Jones road rage incident

Renat...

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Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest stories in MMA, including growing concerns around the UFC’s White House card and whether the promotion is losing its grip on casual fans.


In this episode of The Schaub Show, Schaub dives into why superstar power still matters more than rankings, explaining how names like Ronda Rousey, Nate Diaz, and Francis Ngannou could outdraw current UFC champions on a massive platform like Netf...

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Brendan Schaub breaks down the latest UFC drama as Nate Diaz goes off on Daniel Cormier in a viral podcast appearance. From calling out DC’s career to questioning analysts in MMA, Schaub gives his unfiltered take on whether Diaz has gone too far.

The episode dives into Diaz’s recent comments, his ongoing beef with UFC fighters, and how this impacts his legacy in the sport. Schaub also discusses Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, an...

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Brendan Schaub breaks down all the biggest moments from UFC Seattle, including Israel Adesanya’s performance, a brutal knockout, and the latest Jon Jones controversy with Dana White.

Is Izzy still elite—or has he lost that championship edge? Schaub gives his honest take on Adesanya’s mindset and why he believes “that dog” might be gone when it matters most.

The episode also dives into one of the craziest knockouts in recent ...

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Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest questions in MMA right now — including the controversy around the UFC White House card, Jon Jones’ absence, and whether Dana White and the UFC are facing a serious star power problem.

Is the White House card actually weak… or are expectations just too high? Schaub explains why the UFC might not have the roster or willingness to pay for mega fights involving stars like Jon Jones, Conor ...

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Brendan Schaub breaks down one of the most important weeks in MMA, including Israel Adesanya vs Joe Pyfer and why this fight could define Izzy’s entire career.


Schaub dives deep into Adesanya’s recent losses, what makes Pyfer dangerous, and why this is a “young lion vs legend” moment in the UFC. He also explains how this fight could determine whether Adesanya continues fighting or walks away from the sport.


The episo...

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Brendan Schaub breaks down the current state of the UFC following a disappointing UFC London card and explains why the promotion may be heading in the wrong direction.

From boring fights and weak matchups to ongoing fighter pay issues, Schaub dives into why the UFC product feels “watered down” compared to past years. He reacts to Dana White’s comments on crossover boxing fights and explains why stars like Conor McGregor, Na...

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In this episode of The Schaub Show, Brendan Schaub answers fan-submitted questions covering the biggest topics in the UFC and MMA right now.

Schaub breaks down the ongoing debate around UFC fighter pay vs boxing, and explains why organizations like Zuffa Boxing won’t mix with MMA fighters anytime soon. He also answers questions about Conor McGregor, potential comeback fights, and whether top stars should leave the UFC to ma...

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