The Big Brown Breakdown

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UFC Cuts…FIGHTERS, GET OVER IT | LIVE Ep. 38 Oct 20, 2026

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Brendan Schaub weighs in on UFC roster cuts and the fan backlash, plus your questions on Big Brown Breakdown LIVE Ep. 38.

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Can Volk BEAT Father Time? + UFC 333 Preview | BBB Ep. 545 Oct 19, 2026

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Can Alexander Volkanovski beat Movsar Evloev and Father Time at UFC 333? Brendan Schaub breaks down Volkanovski vs. Evloev, Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili 3, and the keys to both UFC title fights on Big Brown Breakdown, Episode 545.

Brendan examines Volk’s footwork and fight IQ against Evloev’s wrestling, Merab’s relentless pace against Yan’s technical advantages, and the uncertainty around Yan’s return after back surgery.

Also: Mike Malott’s knockout of Joaquin Buckley at UFC Edmonton, what comes next for Malott, the Farid Basharat–Dana White controversy, Aaron Pico vs. Losene Keita, Alexander Volkov vs. Rizvan Kuniev, and a possible Volkanovski–Justin Gaethje superfight.

Who wins UFC 333: Volkanovski or Evloev? Yan or Merab?

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FAN QUESTIONS: Is Ariel Helwani TOO Critical of the UFC? Oct 18, 2026

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Are Ariel Helwani and Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson making fair criticisms of the UFC—or taking things too far? Brendan Schaub tackles your fan questions about the UFC’s biggest critics, Michael “Venom” Page’s departure, and Mighty Mouse calling the promotion “hypocrites.”

If the UFC is supposed to have the best fighters, why release athletes who keep winning? How much should entertainment value matter? And are fans being fair when they question Ariel and Mighty Mouse’s coverage?

Plus, UFC fighter pay and championship contracts, Joshua Van vs. Manel Kape, Alex Pereira’s heavyweight title path, and title defenses versus superfights.

Fair criticism or UFC hate?

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Does Ariel Helwani Have Beef with Dana? | BBB Live Chat 37 Oct 16, 2026

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In the live chat: Jon Jones vs. Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson in the MMA GOAT conversation, the greatest fighters never to win a championship, Mike Tyson’s Netflix documentary, and more.

Are UFC fighters getting paid what they deserve? And who belongs at the top of the GOAT list? Drop your take in the comments.

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Mighty Mouse is WRONG | BBB Ep. 544 Oct 15, 2026

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Brendan Schaub responds to Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson’s criticism of the UFC and its talent roster. Brendan backs Sean Strickland’s frustration with UFC fighter pay while breaking down Michael “Venom” Page’s exit, fighter contracts, and why winning doesn’t always secure your spot in the promotion.

Also on Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 544: Alex Pereira’s dispute with Daniel Cormier, a potential Alexander Volkanovski vs. Justin Gaethje superfight, Bruce Buffer’s comments about Josh Hokit, Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan’s title picture, and possible Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Michael Morales matchmaking.

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Islam Makhachev Is NOT the GOAT… | BBB Live Chat Ep. 36 Oct 13, 2026

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Did the UFC play Alex Pereira? “Poatan” is accusing the UFC of manipulating fan opinion around Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit, and calling out Daniel Cormier for backing the matchup.

Brendan Schaub breaks down the Alex Pereira controversy, UFC heavyweight matchmaking, and the politics behind title shots on Big Brown Breakdown Live Chat Ep. 36. Pereira wanted a rematch with Ciryl Gane, but Josh Hokit got the opportunity. Is Pereira right to question the decision, or did the UFC make the right call? Whose side are you on, Pereira or Cormier?

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UFC Eye Pokes Are OUT OF CONTROL… Marc Goddard Finally Takes a Point | BBB Ep. 543 Oct 12, 2026

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Sean Strickland is fighting the UFC over fighter pay, and Brendan Schaub believes one loss could cost him his leverage.

On Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 543, Brendan examines Strickland’s reported UFC contract, a potential Nassourdine Imavov title defense, and why a Khamzat Chimaev rematch could provide a stronger negotiating position. Dana White has shut down a Zuffa Boxing crossover, and Brendan’s warning is blunt: lose the belt, and the people listening now might stop picking up the phone.

Brendan also praises Marc Goddard’s eye-poke enforcement at UFC Vegas 122, recaps Brendan Allen vs. Christian Leroy Duncan, and asks why Allen’s résumé hasn’t made him a bigger star. Michael “Venom” Page joins Misfits Boxing, but does that audience understand who just walked into their world?

Plus, Alex Pereira’s confrontation with a streamer, Jon Jones’s retirement comments and White House regret, GSP’s unexpected podcast conversation, and a look ahead to Buckley vs. Malott and UFC 333.

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Is This the END of Poatan? | BBB Sunday Fan Questions Oct 11, 2026

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Alex Pereira vs. Sergei Pavlovich raises a brutal question: how much should Poatan risk chasing a third UFC belt?

On this Big Brown Breakdown Fan Questions, Brendan Schaub tackles Pereira’s heavyweight gamble. Is Pavlovich the right path, or does returning to 205 make more sense?

Sean Strickland’s UFC fighter-pay battle brings that debate outside the cage: what good is winning the belt if you’re still fighting for enough money to walk away? Fans ask whether Strickland has the leverage to change fighter pay, and help get a fighters’ union off the ground.

Then we get into Gable Steveson’s next move, the futures of Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis, and Dana White vs. Eddie Hearn. Is Zuffa Boxing fixing the sport, or changing who gets to call the shots?

Plus, women’s MMA’s star-power problem, the most complete fighters in the sport, training plateaus, and pushing young athletes without burning them out.

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Sean Strickland Goes OFF on UFC Fighter Pay | BBB Live Chat Ep. 35 Oct 09, 2026

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Strickland is FED UP and I LOVE IT! | BBB Ep. 542 Oct 08, 2026

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Brendan Schaub reacts to Sean Strickland’s frustration with UFC pay, the injuries wearing him down, and the possibility of leaving MMA for boxing, including a potential fight with Jake Paul.

On Big Brown Breakdown Episode 542, Brendan explains why getting out of a UFC contract can be complicated and argues that the promotion is rewarding its biggest stars while squeezing out established, blue collar fighters.

Plus: Nassourdine Imavov confronts Strickland, Bo Nickal vs. Joe Pyfer, Shavkat Rakhmonov–Michael Morales matchup rumors, Colby Covington’s feud with Jon Jones, and why Gable Steveson needs a different approach to training. Brendan also discusses Dana White vs. Eddie Hearn, Fury vs. Joshua, RAF matchups, college football, and his pick for Brendan Allen vs. Christian Leroy Duncan.

And yes, we’re going down the Daniel Cormier food-comment rabbit hole.

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