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  Islam Makhachev Is NOT The GOAT| Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 20 18.08.2026 1h 30min

  Brendan Schaub is back LIVE for another Big Brown Breakdown, reacting to the fallout from Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry and answering fan questions about the biggest stories in MMA.Brendan doubles down on his criticism of Ian Garry’s game plan, explains why fighting defensively took away the weapons that make Garry dangerous, and debates whether Ian has the mentality necessary to become UFC champion. He also discusses Islam Makhachev’s move to welterweight, Michael Morales and Shavkat Rakhmonov as potential threats, and why he still believes Jon Jones has the stronger case as MMA’s GOAT. Plus, Brendan defends Mackenzie Dern’s performance against Jillian Robertson, reacts to Dean Thomas’ corner controversy, discusses damage vs control in MMA judging, Paddy Pimblett’s next move, Aaron Pico vs Arnold Allen, the future of the UFC welterweight division and much more. Subscribe for UFC breakdowns, MMA news, fight predictions, live reactions and more.Progressive - Ready to see how easy (and fun) shopping for car insurance can be? Visit https://www.progressive.com/ and give the Name Your Price® tool a try. 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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  Ian Machado Garry BLEW His Chance Against Islam Makhachev | UFC 330 | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 527 17.08.2026 1h 31min

  Brendan Schaub reacts to UFC 330 and breaks down Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, why Ian’s performance left him frustrated despite his impressive takedown defense, and whether Garry has the killer instinct needed to become UFC champion.Plus, the guys discuss Islam Makhachev’s place in the GOAT conversation, the future of the UFC welterweight division, Michael Morales and Carlos Prates, Mackenzie Dern’s win over Gillian Robertson, Din Thomas’ controversial comments after the fight, the changing mentality of modern UFC fighters, Alexander Volkanovski’s next fight, Aaron Pico vs. Arnold Allen, and more from the MMA world.Subscribe for more Big Brown Breakdown, UFC reactions, fight breakdowns and MMA news.Hims - Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://www.hims.com/bigbrown to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. 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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  Fan Questions: Conor McGregor Should NOT Fight Max Holloway After 7-Year Layoff 16.08.2026 27min

  Big Brown answers your Sunday Fan Q’s! This week’s Q&A covers Conor McGregor, Max Holloway, Islam Makhachev, Ian Garry, Arman Tsarukyan, Paddy Pimblett, Diego Lopes, women’s MMA, and much more.The biggest debate of the episode: should Conor McGregor really jump straight into a fight with Max Holloway after such a long layoff?Big Brown breaks down why he believes Conor should get a different opponent first, comparing the situation to elite athletes in football, soccer, and baseball. He also explains why a long layoff can completely change the equation at the highest level of combat sports.Plus, Big Brown answers fan questions about:• Whether 25 is too old to pursue an MMA career• Arman Tsarukyan vs Huffy• Killian vs Diego Lopes• Paddy Pimblett’s future at lightweight• What happens next for Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry• Ian Garry’s coaching situation and fight strategy• Whether UFC fighters should compete in RAF• The state of women’s MMA• Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway• What casual fans miss when studying elite fighters• Peptides, testosterone and bloodwork• Brothers fighting and wrestling• And plenty of Sunday Fan Q&A chaosDrop your own FAN QUESTION in the YouTube comments for a chance to have Big Brown answer it on a future Sunday Q&A.Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Big Brown Breakdown. 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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  Ian Garry Is in BIG Trouble Against Islam Makhachev | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 19 14.08.2026 1h 20min

  This episode of Big Brown Breakdown is all about UFC 330 and the massive Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry welterweight title fight.Brendan breaks down the biggest questions heading into the fight: Can Ian Garry's size create problems for Islam? Does Garry have enough power to actually hurt the pound-for-pound great? Can Islam's elite wrestling and grappling neutralize the bigger welterweight? And what happens to Islam's legacy if he keeps winning?The guys also react to Ian Garry's recent press conference, his fight-week approach, his controversial persona, and why Brendan thinks Ian may be making things harder on himself. The discussion also covers Islam's potential 20-fight win streak, his future at welterweight, a possible immediate rematch, Michael Morales, Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson, Edson Barboza, Alexander Volkanovski's GOAT case, Israel Adesanya, and more.UFC 330: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry goes down Saturday, August 15 in Philadelphia.Who wins: Islam Makhachev or Ian Machado Garry?#UFC #UFC330 #IslamMakhachev #IanGarry #MMA #UFCNews #BigBrownBreakdown #BrendanSchaub #Makhachev #IanMachadoGarry 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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  Can Ian Garry Actually Beat Islam Makhachev? | UFC 330 | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 526 13.08.2026 1h 17min

  Brendan Schaub breaks down UFC 330 and the massive main event between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry. Can Garry’s movement, striking and takedown defense solve the Islam Makhachev puzzle, or will Islam continue his historic run?Brendan also breaks down Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson, Ian Garry’s controversial fight-week interviews and PR strategy, what an Ian Garry championship would mean for the UFC, and whether Islam Makhachev is building a legitimate case as the greatest fighter of all time.Plus, Joe Rogan’s thoughts on Islam potentially retiring, Dana White’s upcoming UFC schedule, Patchy Mix’s UFC struggles, Nate Diaz calling for Jake Paul, Conor McGregor drinking again, and more from around the MMA world.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.
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  Islam Makhachev Is NOT a UFC GOAT Yet | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 17 11.08.2026 1h 13min

  Islam Makhachev's UFC GOAT case gets put under the microscope on Big Brown Breakdown.With Islam Makhachev set to face Ian Machado Garry, Brendan Schaub breaks down Islam's resume, strength of schedule, inactivity, and whether his biggest wins are enough to put him in the UFC GOAT conversation.Schaub goes through Islam's wins over Charles Oliveira, Alexander Volkanovski, Dustin Poirier and Jack Della Maddalena while comparing his resume to Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jon Jones and other all-time greats.The episode also covers Ian Garry vs. Michael Morales, Kamaru Usman's future, Patchy Mix's UFC struggles, Bellator vs. UFC competition, UFC weight misses, Dana White's Contender Series, and Schaub's prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry.Is Islam already a UFC GOAT, or does he still need bigger wins to build the resume?Watch Big Brown Breakdown and let us know where you rank Islam Makhachev among the greatest fighters of all time. 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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  Ian Garry Is Islam Makhachev’s Toughest Fight Yet | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 525 LIVE 10.08.2026 1h 19min

  Ian Garry may be a massive underdog against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 — but Big Brown Breakdown explains why this matchup could be much tougher for Islam than people expect.Brendan breaks down the stylistic matchup between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry, including Garry's size, distance management, striking, takedown defense, hips and ability to frustrate opponents from the outside.The episode also breaks down Kilian Salcido's huge performance against Mateusz Gamrot and whether the young lightweight prospect is ready to start fighting the elite names in the division.Plus, Big Brown Breakdown discusses UFC 330's overall fight card, Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson, Mark Zuckerberg training with UFC fighters, Conor McGregor's recovery, Dana White and Zuffa Boxing, the new UFC Apex, Tommy McMillan, Patty Pimblett and plenty of fan questions.DraftKings - New DraftKings customers, sign up with code SCHAUBSHOW spend five bucks to get one hundred fifty in rewards within 14 days, includes all markets. That's code SCHAUBSHOW. 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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  Ian Garry's PETA Campaign Is Backfiring Badly | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 16 07.08.2026 1h 25min

  Ian Machado Garry's PETA campaign becomes a major topic on this episode of Big Brown Breakdown as Brendan Schaub gives his thoughts on Garry's recent PR issues, vegan image, and the backlash surrounding the UFC contender.Brendan also breaks down the upcoming Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry fight, discusses what makes Islam such a difficult matchup, and explains why the fight could be one of the toughest tests of Garry's career. The UFC officially lists Makhachev vs. Machado Garry as the UFC 330 welterweight title fight.The episode also covers UFC matchmaking, Charles Oliveira's next move, Justin Gaethje taking time away from competition, Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy, Joshua Van, Tom Aspinall, Tommy Guns, Bo Nickal, Gable Steveson, Dricus Du Plessis potentially moving to light heavyweight, Michael Bisping's acting career, and plenty of fan questions.Big Brown also talks about his Scrub Daddy commercial, new documentaries, UFC fighters moving away from wrestling, 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.
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  Charles Oliveira OUT! UFC's Title Picture Just Changed | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 524 LIVE 06.08.2026 1h 2min

  Charles Oliveira's withdrawal has completely changed the UFC lightweight title picture, and there's no shortage of questions. We break down what this means for Arman Tsarukyan, the UFC's next move, and why the upcoming Los Angeles card is one of the best we've seen in a long time.We also discuss the rumored Dricus Du Plessis vs. Jiří Procházka matchup, Dana White's viral social media controversy, Darren Elkins' retirement, Gable Steveson's MMA development, and more from around the MMA world.If you're a UFC fan looking for fight breakdowns, matchmaking analysis, and the biggest stories in combat sports, this episode has you covered.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.
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  Brendan Schaub Says Alex Pereira's Heavyweight Dream Is Over | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 15 04.08.2026 1h 26min

  Brendan Schaub breaks down one of the biggest debates in MMA today: Alex Pereira's future at heavyweight. After discussing Pereira's recent performances, Schaub explains why he believes the former UFC champion shouldn't chase a heavyweight title and why dropping weight could be the smarter move.The episode also covers Jake Paul's future after his knockout loss, Sean Strickland's rivalry with Khamzat Chimaev, Scott Coker's new promotion, UFC matchmaking, rising contenders, and much more from another Big Brown Breakdown live show.What do you think? Should Alex Pereira continue chasing heavyweight gold, or return to the division where he looked unstoppable?Leave your thoughts in the comments!Fabletics - Shop now at https://fabletics.com/schaub to get 70- 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Take a quick style quiz and be sure to select schaub when prompted to unlock this offer. 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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  Anthony Smith UPDATE, UFC Serbia Fallout & PFL's Biggest Problem | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 523 LIVE 03.08.2026 1h 18min

  On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan shares a major update on Anthony Smith after speaking with sources close to the situation, explaining why he believes many of the allegations have been exaggerated and why the focus should instead be on Smith's mental health and recovery. He also discusses Anthony Smith's wife's public statement, the legal situation surrounding the case, and why it's important not to rush to judgment before all the facts come out.Brendan also recaps UFC Serbia, reacts to PFL's latest event, discusses Usman Nurmagomedov's future and whether the UFC is his next destination, explains why he believes UFC fighter pay continues to be a major issue, breaks down Navajo Stirling's path toward a title shot, shares his thoughts on Jiri Prochazka vs. Paulo Costa, discusses Dana White's comments on Anthony Smith, covers the latest UFC matchmaking news, and answers questions from the live chat.If you enjoy UFC news, MMA analysis, fight breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes discussions from Big Brown Breakdown, make sure to subscribe for new episodes every week. 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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  Anthony Smith Fallout, UFC Picks & Can MVP Challenge the UFC? | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 14 31.07.2026 1h 22min

  Brendan Schaub is back with another Big Brown Breakdown Live, covering the biggest MMA stories of the week.This episode dives into the Anthony Smith situation, UFC Fight Night predictions, the future of the MVP/PFL merger, Conor McGregor's injury, Michael Venom Page, Jake Paul, Sean Strickland, heavyweight MMA, and whether anyone can realistically challenge the UFC's dominance.Brendan also answers fan questions about upcoming fights, heavyweight wrestling, football, training, anxiety before competition, and much more during another Friday live stream.If you enjoy UFC news, MMA analysis, fight predictions, and live fan discussions, make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications. 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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  Anthony Smith May Never Recover... Here's Why | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 522 30.07.2026 1h 32min

  Anthony Smith is facing the biggest challenge of his career, and Brendan Schaub shares why this story hit him harder than most.On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan reacts to the allegations surrounding Anthony Smith, explains why he believes the conversation goes far beyond MMA, and discusses the difficult transition many professional athletes face after retirement. He also talks about mental health, addiction, CTE, and why judging fighters without understanding what they've been through misses the bigger picture.Later in the show, Brendan breaks down the new MVP MMA partnership, reacts to Ronda Rousey's latest comments about Hunter Campbell, discusses Ian Machado Garry's recent interviews, previews this weekend's UFC card, gives his betting insights, and answers fan questions.If you enjoy UFC news, MMA breakdowns, fight analysis, and Brendan Schaub's honest takes, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an 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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  Schaub on Conor McGregor's Injury, Defends Strickland & UFC Heavyweight Chaos | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 13 28.07.2026 1h 30min

  Conor McGregor's latest injury update has fans asking more questions than answers, and Brendan Schaub isn't convinced everything adds up.On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan gives his honest reaction to Conor's knee injury, why the lack of swelling and rehabilitation footage raises questions, and what it could mean for a potential UFC return.Brendan also reacts to Sean Strickland's emotional interview with Sean Ryan, explaining why it completely changed the way many fans view the former UFC champion. Plus, he discusses Paddy Pimblett's rise, Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane, Darren Till's BKFC matchup, Ian Machado Garry, Dustin Poirier's sponsorship controversy, Arman Tsarukyan's future, UFC heavyweight matchmaking, and much more.If you love UFC news, MMA analysis, fighter breakdowns, and Brendan Schaub's unfiltered opinions, make sure to subscribe for every episode of Big Brown Breakdown. 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 GOES OFF on Ian Machado Garry, UFC Champions & UFC 330 | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 521 27.07.2026 1h 14min

  Ian Machado Garry has become one of the most talked-about fighters in MMA, but according to Brendan Schaub, his biggest opponent might not be inside the Octagon.On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan breaks down Garry's recent interviews ahead of his fight with Islam Makhachev, explaining why he believes Garry's public image and promotional strategy are hurting his career despite being one of the UFC's most talented contenders. He also discusses Garry's comments, the response from Garry's family, and why this fight could completely reshape the welterweight division.Brendan also reacts to UFC Abu Dhabi, gives his thoughts on the criticism surrounding the event, discusses Carlos Ulberg, Carlos "Enkh-Orgil" (Ankalaev discussion in transcript), Alex Pereira's heavyweight plans, Brandon Royval's claims about social media influencing UFC card placement, Herb Dean's recent criticism, Dillon Danis vs. Mike Perry, and why today's UFC champions simply aren't fighting often enough.If you enjoy UFC news, MMA analysis, fight breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes discussions from Big Brown Breakdown, make sure to subscribe for new episodes every week.Hims - Ready to reach your goals? Visit http://hims.com/brown to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. 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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  Tommy McMillan Is UFC's NEXT STAR? McGregor, MrBeast, Islam | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 12 21.07.2026 1h 53min

  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.
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  Tommy McMillan STOLE the Show! DDP Beats Usman, UFC's Next Star | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 520 20.07.2026 1h 15min

  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.
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  Fan Questions: Brendan Schaub Breaks Down Conor McGregor's Future 19.07.2026 17min

  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.
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  Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman Changes EVERYTHING | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 11 17.07.2026 1h 31min

  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.
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  Conor McGregor Says It Should Be a NO CONTEST + DDP vs Kamaru Breakdown | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 519 LIVE 16.07.2026 1h 9min

  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.