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TOM ASPINALL’S TITLE REIGN IS BECOMING A PROBLEM | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 27 Sep 11, 2026

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Brendan Schaub weighs in on the growing uncertainty surrounding UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and says the UFC needs a real timeline for his return. Brendan is still an Aspinall supporter, but if Tom is six months to a year away from fighting, he believes the UFC has to consider stripping the belt and moving the heavyweight division forward.

Plus, Brendan reacts to UFC 332 and its controversial main event, discusses a potential Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria rematch, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev, Alex Pereira’s heavyweight options, Ciryl Gane, Jon Jones, Islam Makhachev, Michael Chandler, Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn, UFC Noche, Alexa Grasso and more from around the UFC and MMA world.

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TOM ASPINALL NEEDS TO FIGHT — WHAT IS GOING ON? | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 534 Sep 10, 2026

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Brendan Schaub questions what Eddie Hearn has actually done for Tom Aspinall and other major MMA clients, arguing that Aspinall needs to get back to fighting while the UFC heavyweight division continues moving forward. Brendan also compares Aspinall’s situation to Jon Jones’ previous layoff and explains why he believes the two champions’ circumstances and UFC legacies aren't remotely comparable.

Plus, Brendan breaks down UFC Noche, Jean Silva vs. Jose Delgado, Brandon Moreno, Alexa Grasso, Curtis Blaydes, Tommy McMillen, Paulo Costa’s UFC contract situation, Dana White’s comments about Ilia Topuria, Arman Tsarukyan’s title chances, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Brian Ortega’s comments about UFC talent, Michael Venom Page, Khamzat Chimaev, Michael Morales, Justin Gaethje, Bobby Green, Tony Ferguson and more from around MMA and combat sports.

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UFC LETS MVP WALK After Going 5-1… | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 26 Sep 08, 2026

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Brendan Schaub reacts to Michael “Venom” Page leaving the UFC after completing his contract with a 5-1 promotional record. Did the UFC prioritize entertainment over winning, and why wasn’t MVP given more opportunities against ranked contenders?

Brendan also discusses Salahdine Parnasse’s dominant UFC debut against Dan Hooker, rumors of an immediate Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje rematch, Alex Pereira calling for another fight with Ciryl Gane, the struggling UFC 332 card, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev and much more.

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UFC 332 is the WORST event in History | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 533 Sep 07, 2026

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Brendan isn't holding back on this one: UFC 332's main event puts Natalia Silva against Cong Wang for the flyweight title on CBS, and he calls it flat-out the worst main event in MMA history — a stacked undercard wasted, a title fight nobody's asking for, and a direct message to the matchmakers about what that does to the promotion's biggest broadcast platform yet.

Also in this one: Dan Hooker's rough night in Paris against a hard-charging French prospect (and why call-outs to Max Holloway, Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett are premature), the UFC quietly cutting Michael "Venom" Page from the rankings after a 6-1 run and what that says about how the promotion values excitement over winning, an insider report on a possible immediate Ilia Topuria–Justin Gaethje rematch, Tyron Woodley's scary moment after getting caught over the weekend, and a quick detour into the never-ending Anthony Joshua–Tyson Fury boxing saga.

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Fan Questions: ISLAM MAKHACHEV ONLY HAS A 30% CHANCE Sep 06, 2026

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Brendan Schaub is back answering your biggest UFC and MMA questions on BBB Fan Questions.

Brendan breaks down Islam Makhachev's chances of extending his historic winning streak at welterweight and explains why bigger fighters like Michael Morales and Ian Machado Garry could create serious problems for Islam. He also discusses whether UFC champions should be forced to fight twice a year, Sean O'Malley's next move, the possibility of a UFC legends card featuring Jon Jones, GSP and Conor McGregor, and why Michael “Venom” Page and Ian Machado Garry can produce frustrating fights.

Plus, Brendan weighs in on UFC judging and grappling, fighters representing different countries, UFC prospects, Muay Thai fighters transitioning to MMA, athletic commissions and more.

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IT’S TIME TO STRIP TOM ASPINALL | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 25 Sep 04, 2026

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Brendan Schaub is back for another Big Brown Live answering fan questions and breaking down the biggest stories in the UFC and MMA.

Brendan weighs in on the state of the UFC heavyweight division and says Tom Aspinall may need to be stripped if he doesn't return by the end of the year. He also explains why Michael “Venom” Page's UFC run hasn't worked out, why the UFC and MVP may be headed toward a split, which rising prospect he believes could fight for a UFC championship within 18 months, and a potential Alexander Volkanovski vs. Justin Gaethje superfight.

Plus, Brendan talks UFC Paris, Dan Hooker, the UFC's upcoming schedule, college football, NFL, youth football and answers questions from the live chat.

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DAN HOOKER WILL SHOCK EVERYONE AT UFC PARIS | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 532 Sep 03, 2026

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Brendan Schaub breaks down UFC Paris and explains why he thinks everyone is massively underestimating Dan Hooker against Salahdine Parnasse.

Despite Hooker entering as a huge underdog, Brendan believes his UFC experience, strength of schedule and urgency at this stage of his career could make him the perfect spoiler in Paris. He gives his prediction for the fight and explains why he believes we're about to see the best version of Dan Hooker.

Plus, Brendan discusses Michael “Venom” Page's future in the UFC, Marlon “Chito” Vera changing camps, Anthony Smith returning to competition, Khamzat Chimaev's potential next fight, the mystery UFC main event announcement, Sean Strickland and more.

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THE FAKE 49ERS PLAYER STORY KEEPS GETTING CRAZIER | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 24 Sep 01, 2026

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Brendan Schaub is back for another Big Brown Live breaking down the wild fake San Francisco 49ers player saga, the latest UFC and MMA talk, Dan Hooker being massively underestimated, the Dagestani fighting style, Sean O’Malley, Aljamain Sterling, Ilia Topuria and more.

Brendan also talks NFL and youth football, CTE, classic video games, cars, training, and answers questions from the live chat.

Dan Hooker is one of the biggest underdogs on the upcoming card, but Brendan thinks his strength of schedule makes the matchup much closer than the odds suggest.

Plus, Brendan continues his discussion about the Dagestani style and why the current generation doesn't seem as relentless about finishing opponents as Khabib was.

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Brendan Schaub Reveals the Blueprint to BEAT the Dagestanis | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 531 Aug 31, 2026

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Brendan Schaub breaks down the blueprint for beating the Dagestani fighting style after Song Yadong’s huge win over Umar Nurmagomedov. Brendan explains why trying to match elite Dagestani fighters wrestling-for-wrestling is the wrong approach — and why knockout power, pressure, takedown defense and making them work could be the key.

Plus, Brendan reacts to the chaos after the fight involving Usman Nurmagomedov, what Umar’s loss means going forward, the UFC bantamweight title picture, Mike Perry’s injury, Dillon Danis pulling out, Tom Aspinall rumors, Jon Jones, Zabit Magomedsharipov and more from the MMA world.

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Fan Questions: BRENDAN RESPONDS TO THE BELLA MIR BACKLASH Aug 30, 2026

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Brendan Schaub is back for another Big Brown Breakdown Fan Questions episode, answering your questions on the biggest topics in MMA and the UFC.

Brendan responds to criticism of his Bella Mir and Dana White's Contender Series take and reveals what Sean Strickland and others connected to the UFC told him about Bella's training before her loss. Brendan explains why he still believes both Bella Mir and her opponent were pushed onto Contender Series before they were ready.

Plus, Brendan talks Alex's heavyweight performance, the UFC heavyweight title picture, his biggest career “what if,” Fluffy Hernandez's future at middleweight, Henry Cejudo, UFC events in Los Angeles, developing young UFC prospects, his favorite sport to coach, friendships from his UFC career, the state of the light heavyweight division and more.

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