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Bo Nickal Has a Path to the Belt | BBB Live Chat Ep. 34 Oct 06, 2026

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Does Bo Nickal have a path to the UFC middleweight belt? Brendan Schaub breaks down Nickal’s matchup with Joe Pyfer and what it could mean for his title ambitions on Big Brown Breakdown Live Chat Ep. 34.

Brendan also answers live member questions about Alex Pereira vs. Sergei Pavlovich, Payton Talbott vs. Sean O’Malley, Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan, and a potential UFC event in Hawaii. Plus: Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua, Eddie Hearn and Dana White’s growing influence in boxing, the truth about creatine gummies, and our Fight Camp giveaway winner.

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Alex Pereira vs Pavlovich Is a TERRIBLE Matchup + UFC 332 Recap | BBB Ep. 541 Oct 05, 2026

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Is Sergei Pavlovich a nightmare matchup for Alex Pereira? Brendan Schaub breaks down the potential heavyweight clash, why Pavlovich could be dangerous for Poatan, and the confusion surrounding AI-generated fight announcements.

Brendan also delivers a full UFC 332 recap, covering Silva vs. Wang Cong, Payton Talbott vs. Deiveson Figueiredo, Talbott’s Sean O’Malley callout, and his next contender options. Plus, Roberto Soldic vs. Khaos Williams, Jacobe Smith’s development, and Herb Dean’s stoppage in Esteban Ribovics vs. King Green.

Also on this episode of Big Brown Breakdown: Johnny Walker’s heavyweight future, Bo Nickal vs. Joe Pyfer, Diego Lopes vs. Charles Oliveira and the BMF belt, Ian Garry vs. Michael Morales, UFC fighter pay, Usman Nurmagomedov’s future, and the Ilia Topuria–Salahdine Parnasse rumors.

Would you pick Pereira or Pavlovich, and who should Talbott fight next? Drop your picks in the comments and subscribe for more MMA breakdowns, live chats, and fan questions with Brendan Schaub.

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FAN QUESTIONS: Should Ilia Topuria Go BACK to 145? + Gaethje’s Final Fight? Oct 04, 2026

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Brendan answers your fan questions!

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UFC 332 LIVE Fight Companion w/ Brendan Schaub | BBB LIVE Oct 04, 2026

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Big Brown Breakdown crew LIVE for the UFC 332 main card! Real-time reactions, fight breakdowns, and commentary from the first main card bout to the final bell.

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Talking SEAN SHARAF on ROGAN | BBB Live Chat Ep. 33 Oct 02, 2026

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Brendan Schaub talks Sean Sharaf on Joe Rogan and looks ahead to UFC 332 on Big Brown Breakdown Live Chat Ep. 33. Is the card getting overlooked, or is the criticism fair? Brendan shares his take as we get ready for a full weekend of fights.

Plus, we’re back tomorrow for a LIVE Fight Companion! Subscribe and turn on notifications to watch along with the crew.

What’s your take on Sean Sharaf's latest appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, and which UFC 332 fight are you most excited for? Drop it in the comments.

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What’s WORSE: Oblique Kicks or UFC 332’s Main Event? | BBB Ep. 540 Oct 01, 2026

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Brendan Schaub gives his take on the debate over banning oblique kicks, then dives into a full UFC 332 preview with his fight breakdowns and picks on Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 540.

Should oblique kicks be banned? And who are you picking at UFC 332? Let us know in the comments.

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Jacobe Smith: BETTER Prospect Than Gable Steveson? | BBB Live Chat Ep. 32 Sep 29, 2026

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Is Jacobe Smith a BETTER MMA prospect than Gable Steveson? Brendan Schaub answers your questions on Big Brown Breakdown Live Chat Ep. 32, talking UFC 332, the sport’s next breakout stars, and the stories getting fight fans talking.

On this episode:

• Jacobe Smith’s potential—and why Brendan rates him so highly compared with Gable Steveson.

• Raoni Barcelos’ frightening injury against Raul Rosas Jr., the Damar Hamlin comparison, and whether the fight should be a no contest.

• Darren Till on BKFC—and why BKFC and Real American Freestyle (RAF) can succeed without trying to become the UFC.

• The UFC 332 main event.

• Josh Hokit building his name through wins and a wild personality, plus the Ciryl Gane–Hokit press conference.

• Could a dedicated UFC show on Paramount+ do more to tell fighters’ backstories?

Plus: the “TURNED IT DOWN” bit, Quavo’s dancing meme, the new BBB logo made by Tyler, and Brendan’s ficus needing rain. The chat covers considerable ground. The ficus remains thirsty.

Who has the higher ceiling: Jacobe Smith or Gable Steveson? Tell us your pick—and why—in the comments.

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UFC 332 WORST Main Event EVER, BUT... | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 539 Sep 28, 2026

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UFC 332: the WORST main event ever… but there’s more to the conversation. Brendan Schaub gives his take, then talks BKFC 94, Tony Ferguson’s boxing chapter, and Dana White vs. Eddie Hearn on Big Brown Breakdown.

Also in this episode: Jake Paul’s comments on Anthony Joshua, Sean Strickland, drama involving Israel Adesanya, Paulo Costa, and Josh Hokit, and the question of Mikey Musumeci entering MMA. Plus, a BKFC cheap shot, Oregon vs. USC, and Jake Hager’s eye injury.

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FAN QUESTIONS: Does Being the GOAT Make You a Great Coach? Gable’s Future + Brendan’s Dream Opponent Sep 27, 2026

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Does being one of the greatest fighters ever automatically make you a great coach?

Brendan Schaub answers your Sunday Fan Questions and breaks down the difference between elite fighting ability and elite coaching, including what kind of coach Gable Steveson needs as he continues developing in MMA and whether a fighter like Jon Jones being an all-time great means his knowledge naturally translates to teaching.

Brendan also reveals his dream opponent, debates size vs. skill in wrestling, BJJ and MMA, compares Gi vs. No-Gi BJJ, and builds his ultimate one-weight-class fight card.

Plus: Gable Steveson’s future, Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria, prime Daniel Cormier in today’s heavyweight division, Arman Tsarukyan, Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua, TKO equity and more.

Submit your questions for the next Sunday Fan Questions episode in the comments.

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UFC 332, UFC BJJ & MMA’s Biggest Questions | Big Brown Breakdown Live Chat Ep. 31 Sep 25, 2026

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Brendan goes LIVE for Big Brown Breakdown Live Chat Ep. 31 to break down the biggest stories in MMA right now, UFC 332, UFC BJJ, Islam Makhachev’s all-time ranking, Alex Pereira vs. Mike Tyson comparisons, and more.

Brendan reacts to the latest UFC 332 news and matchups, talks about the continued growth of UFC BJJ, discusses a question about Islam Makhachev as one of the top 3 fighters in the world today. He also dives into the comparisons between Alex Pereira and Mike Tyson.

Plus, Brendan responds to comparisons between his own early MMA career and Gable Steveson’s transition into fighting, answers questions from the live chat, and gives his perspective on the latest UFC and combat sports headlines.

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