Big Brown Breakdown LIVE Ep. 11

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Conor McGregor believes his latest UFC loss should be ruled a No Contest, and the debate is already dividing the MMA world.

On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan Schaub explains why he agrees with McGregor's argument, breaks down the circumstances surrounding the injury, and discusses what it could mean for Conor's recovery, future rematch with Max Holloway, and the UFC's decision moving forward.

Brendan also previews the highly anticipated Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman showdown, gives his official fight prediction, analyzes Sean Strickland's path back to the middleweight title, discusses Khamzat Chimaev's championship hopes, and reacts to the latest news surrounding Justin Gaethje, Paddy Pimblett, Ilia Topuria, Charles Oliveira, Colby Covington, Israel Adesanya, Ryan Garcia, and more.

Topics include Conor McGregor, Dricus Du Plessis, Kamaru Usman, Max Holloway, Sean Strickland, Khamzat Chimaev, Justin Gaethje, Paddy Pimblett, Ilia Topuria, Charles Oliveira, UFC Fight Night, UFC news, MMA predictions, fight breakdowns, and much more.

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Conor McGregor's future has become one of the biggest conversations in MMA following UFC International Fight Week, and Brendan Schaub doesn't hold back on where he believes the former two-division champion stands after another devastating setback.

On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan explains why he believes McGregor is no longer fighting for greatness, what a return to the UFC could realistically look like, whether Michael Chandler is still the right opponent, and why BKFC or boxing may ultimately make more sense than another run at UFC gold.

The episode also dives into Paddy Pimblett's continued rise after his latest win, whether a fight with Ilia Topuria or Charles Oliveira should be next, Tom Aspinall's upcoming showdown with Ciryl Gane, and why the UFC lightweight division has never been more unpredictable. Brendan also gives his thoughts on Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, Justin Gaethje's future, Arman Tsarukyan's inactivity, Cody Garbrandt, Tony Ferguson, and answers fan questions covering the biggest stories across the sport.

From Conor McGregor's legacy and comeback plans to the future of the UFC's biggest stars, this episode covers everything happening in MMA right now.

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Brendan Schaub breaks down everything from UFC 329, including Conor McGregor's heartbreaking return, the devastating injury that ended his comeback, and why he believes it's time for Conor to move on from the UFC.

Brendan also discusses Paddy Pimblett becoming the UFC's newest superstar, Gable Steveson's debut, Robert Whittaker's move to light heavyweight, Max Holloway, Mario Bautista, and what comes next for the biggest names in MMA. 

Topics include:

• Conor McGregor injury
• UFC 329 reaction
• Paddy Pimblett
• Max Holloway
• Gable Steveson UFC debut
• Robert Whittaker
• Mario Bautista
• Justin Gaethje
• Dominick Cruz's take on Conor
• Brendan Schaub UFC analysis 
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Recap of Brendan watching UFC 329 with you live and answering your YouTube membership questions.

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Brendan Schaub reacts to the official UFC 329 weigh-ins and gives his final predictions before Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon against Max Holloway. Brendan breaks down why he believes Conor's mindset has changed, why wrestling could be the key to victory, and what to expect after a five-year layoff. 

Also discussed:

• Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway
• UFC 329 weigh-ins
• Paddy Pimblett
• Gable Steveson
• Israel Adesanya leaving City Kickboxing
• Robert Whittaker
• Cory Sandhagen
• Bobby Green vs Terrance McKinney
• UFC fan Q&A and betting predictions 

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Brendan Schaub previews UFC 329 and explains why he believes Conor McGregor is finally back. After nearly five years away from the Octagon, Brendan breaks down Conor's mindset, his preparation, why this training camp feels different, and why this could become the greatest comeback in UFC history. 

Brendan also gives his official UFC 329 predictions, including Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett vs Benoît Saint Denis, Cory Sandhagen, Gable Steveson, Robert Whittaker, Bobby Green vs Terrance McKinney, and more. Plus, he reacts to UFC media day, Conor's renewed focus, John Kavanagh's comments, and why the sport is simply bigger when Conor McGregor is fighting. 

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Brendan Schaub and the crew go LIVE for McGregor fight week, breaking down Conor McGregor's highly anticipated UFC 329 return against Max Holloway. Schaub gives his honest take on whether Conor can actually pull off one of the biggest comebacks in sports history after five years away and a broken toe injury, plus deep analysis on Holloway's diminished form, the cardio question marks on both sides, and what it would take for Max to get the job done.

The crew also dives into Gable Steveson's UFC debut against Cody Ellison, addressing his 2019 legal case head-on, and draws comparisons to how the public treats Mike Tyson's past conviction. Plus: Cody Garbrandt vs Adrian Yanez, Georges St-Pierre and Jon Jones comeback comparisons, and a candid Q&A covering fatherhood, life advice, and behind-the-scenes stories from Brendan's career.

This is Big Brown Breakdown, live and unfiltered fight week coverage from Brendan Schaub.

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Conor McGregor returns after nearly FIVE YEARS away from the UFC and Brendan Schaub breaks down everything at stake in the massive showdown against Max Holloway.

Is Max Holloway actually the safest possible comeback fight for Conor? What happens if Conor loses? And why this fight could completely change the future of his UFC career.

Brendan also talks:

Dustin Poirier opening up about alcohol struggles

Paddy Pimblett’s massive pressure fight

Robert Whittaker moving to light heavyweight

Gable Steveson’s UFC hype problem

Justin Gaethje’s White House momentum

Jon Jones apologizing to Alex Pereira

UFC fight week reactions and predictions

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Brendan Schaub answers YOUR fan questions ahead of the massive showdown between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway at 170 pounds.

Big Brown breaks down Conor’s long-awaited return, Max Holloway moving up in weight, betting concerns, fight IQ, striking matchups, and why this fight is one of the hardest UFC fights to predict in years.

Also discussed:

• Justin Gaethje
• Islam Makhachev
• Tom Aspinall
• Michael Bisping vs Khamzat Chimaev
• MMA vs Boxing debates
• Terence Crawford
• Anthony Joshua
• Tyson Fury
• Josh Hokit heavyweight potential
• Old school vs new school UFC matchups
• Training camps for young MMA fighters

Plus Brendan gives his thoughts on:

• Whether Conor still has elite timing
• Max Holloway’s chances at 170
• Why MMA fans are different from other sports fans
• Why boxers won’t cross over into MMA
• Fantasy superfights across generations

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Brendan Schaub is back breaking down EVERYTHING ahead of Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway, including whether Conor can really come back after five years away from the Octagon.

The guys dive into UFC 329, Tom Aspinall’s situation with the UFC, Paddy Pimblett’s rise, Justin Gaethje matchups, Mike Perry calling out Schaub for BKFC, and why this might be the best version of McGregor we’ve seen mentally in years.

Also discussed:

• Conor McGregor comeback

• Max Holloway at 170

• Tom Aspinall contract drama

• Jon Jones boxing talk

• Mike Perry BKFC rumors

• UFC matchmaking

• Gable Steveson

• Paddy Pimblett

• Charles Oliveira

• Islam Makhachev

• UFC cover curse

• TUF stories with Kimbo Slice

• Texas life, parenting & more

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