The Big Brown Breakdown

Thiccc Boy Studios | PodcastOne
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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.

  1. 5 days ago

    Tommy McMillan Is UFC's NEXT STAR? McGregor, MrBeast, Islam | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 12

    Tommy McMillan continues to build serious momentum, and Brendan Schaub explains why the UFC needs to be patient instead of rushing one of its most exciting young prospects. On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan answers questions from the live chat covering Tommy McMillan's future, Conor McGregor's comeback timeline, Islam Makhachev's path at welterweight, Bo Nickal vs Khamzat Chimaev, Paddy Pimblett, Charles Oliveira, Sean O'Malley, UFC matchmaking, Ryan Clark's ESPN exit, MrBeast, and much more. Brendan also gives advice to young fighters, discusses referee controversies, reacts to UFC rumors, shares stories from his own fighting career, and explains why proper fighter development matters more than chasing hype. If you enjoy weekly UFC analysis, MMA breakdowns, fan Q&A episodes, and behind-the-scenes fight talk, be sure to subscribe and join us every week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. 6 days ago

    Tommy McMillan STOLE the Show! DDP Beats Usman, UFC's Next Star | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 520

    Dricus Du Plessis picked up another huge win over Kamaru Usman, but according to Brendan Schaub, the biggest story from UFC Fight Night wasn't the main event—it was the arrival of Tommy McMillan. On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan breaks down DDP's dominant performance against Usman, explains why Kamaru still has plenty left at welterweight, and discusses what's next for the UFC middleweight division with Khamzat Chimaev, Sean Strickland, Joe Pyfer, and the rest of the title picture. Brendan also explains why Tommy McMillan may be the UFC's next breakout superstar, why the promotion needs to be patient with his development, and why Fatima Kline looks destined to become a future UFC champion. Plus, Brendan reacts to Conor McGregor's latest injury update, Patty Pimblett reportedly being contacted for a role on MobLand, Colby Covington's performance at Real American Freestyle, Max Holloway's viral relationship story, Sean Strickland making headlines once again, Canelo Alvarez firing back at MMA fighters, and all the biggest news from the world of combat sports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. 19 Jul

    Fan Questions: Brendan Schaub Breaks Down Conor McGregor's Future

    Conor McGregor's future, Justin Gaethje's next fight, Bo Nickal's championship potential, and the UFC's biggest matchmaking debates all take center stage in this week's Fan Questions episode. On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan Schaub answers your UFC questions and gives his thoughts on whether Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje is the fight the UFC should make, why champions should defend their belts before chasing double-champ status, and whether Conor is still the biggest star combat sports has ever seen. Brendan also discusses Tom Aspinall, Sergei Pavlovich, Bo Nickal, Gable Steveson, Charles Oliveira, Arman Tsarukyan, Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett, and shares how he would fix the BMF title. From heavyweight matchmaking to lightweight title contenders and some of the biggest "what if?" questions in MMA history, Brendan gives his unfiltered take on the topics fans are talking about most. What do you think? Should Conor McGregor fight Justin Gaethje next? Does Arman Tsarukyan deserve the next lightweight title shot? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to leave your own Fan Question for a chance to have it featured in a future episode. Subscribe for new episodes of Big Brown Breakdown and weekly Fan Questions, covering the latest UFC news, fight breakdowns, predictions, and everything happening in MMA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. 17 Jul

    Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman Changes EVERYTHING | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 11

    Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman is one of the biggest fights of the year, and the stakes couldn't be higher for both former champions. On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan Schaub answers your UFC fan questions, gives his official prediction for DDP vs. Usman, explains why this is a career-defining fight for both men, and breaks down what a win means for the middleweight title picture, Sean Strickland, and the future of the division. Brendan also reacts to Conor McGregor's latest comments, discusses Tom Aspinall's heavyweight situation, Khamzat Chimaev's championship hopes, Colby Covington's return, Sean O'Malley, Tim Kennedy, Ben Askren, Justin Gaethje, Paddy Pimblett, Charles Oliveira, Ian Machado Garry, UFC matchmaking, fighter activity, and all the biggest storylines heading into another huge weekend of fights. Topics include Dricus Du Plessis, Kamaru Usman, Conor McGregor, Sean Strickland, Tom Aspinall, Khamzat Chimaev, Colby Covington, Sean O'Malley, Ben Askren, Justin Gaethje, Paddy Pimblett, Charles Oliveira, Ian Machado Garry, UFC Fight Night, UFC news, MMA predictions, fight breakdowns, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. 16 Jul

    Conor McGregor Says It Should Be a NO CONTEST + DDP vs Kamaru Breakdown | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 519 LIVE

    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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. 14 Jul

    Conor McGregor Isn't Fighting for Greatness Anymore | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 10

    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. Shopify: You put in the work. Time to get paid like it. Free trial at http://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.

  7. 13 Jul

    The Brutal Truth About Conor McGregor | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 518 LIVE

    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 injuryUFC 329 reactionPaddy PimblettMax HollowayGable Steveson UFC debutRobert WhittakerMario BautistaJustin GaethjeDominick Cruz's take on ConorBrendan Schaub UFC analysis Fabletics - Shop now at http://fabletics.com/schaubto get 70- 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. 12 Jul

    Big Brown Showdown UFC 329

    Recap of Brendan watching UFC 329 with you live and answering your YouTube membership questions. 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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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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  • Creator
    Thiccc Boy Studios | PodcastOne
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    651
  • Rating
    Explicit
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