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Final Thoughts Before Conor McGregor Returns | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE Ep. 9 Jul 10, 2026

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Brendan Schaub reacts to the official UFC 329 weigh-ins and gives his final predictions before Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon against Max Holloway. Brendan breaks down why he believes Conor's mindset has changed, why wrestling could be the key to victory, and what to expect after a five-year layoff.

Also discussed:

Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway
UFC 329 weigh-ins
Paddy Pimblett
Gable Steveson
Israel Adesanya leaving City Kickboxing
Robert Whittaker
Cory Sandhagen
Bobby Green vs Terrance McKinney
UFC fan Q&A and betting predictions

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Conor McGregor Is Back... And He Looks Different | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 517 LIVE Jul 09, 2026

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Brendan Schaub previews UFC 329 and explains why he believes Conor McGregor is finally back. After nearly five years away from the Octagon, Brendan breaks down Conor's mindset, his preparation, why this training camp feels different, and why this could become the greatest comeback in UFC history.

Brendan also gives his official UFC 329 predictions, including Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett vs Benoît Saint Denis, Cory Sandhagen, Gable Steveson, Robert Whittaker, Bobby Green vs Terrance McKinney, and more. Plus, he reacts to UFC media day, Conor's renewed focus, John Kavanagh's comments, and why the sport is simply bigger when Conor McGregor is fighting.

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Is Conor McGregor Actually Winning Saturday? | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 8 Jul 07, 2026

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Brendan Schaub and the crew go LIVE for McGregor fight week, breaking down Conor McGregor's highly anticipated UFC 329 return against Max Holloway. Schaub gives his honest take on whether Conor can actually pull off one of the biggest comebacks in sports history after five years away and a broken toe injury, plus deep analysis on Holloway's diminished form, the cardio question marks on both sides, and what it would take for Max to get the job done.

The crew also dives into Gable Steveson's UFC debut against Cody Ellison, addressing his 2019 legal case head-on, and draws comparisons to how the public treats Mike Tyson's past conviction. Plus: Cody Garbrandt vs Adrian Yanez, Georges St-Pierre and Jon Jones comeback comparisons, and a candid Q&A covering fatherhood, life advice, and behind-the-scenes stories from Brendan's career.

This is Big Brown Breakdown, live and unfiltered fight week coverage from Brendan Schaub.

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Conor McGregor Has EVERYTHING To Lose This Saturday | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 516 LIVE Jul 06, 2026

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Conor McGregor returns after nearly FIVE YEARS away from the UFC and Brendan Schaub breaks down everything at stake in the massive showdown against Max Holloway.

Is Max Holloway actually the safest possible comeback fight for Conor? What happens if Conor loses? And why this fight could completely change the future of his UFC career.

Brendan also talks:

Dustin Poirier opening up about alcohol struggles

Paddy Pimblett’s massive pressure fight

Robert Whittaker moving to light heavyweight

Gable Steveson’s UFC hype problem

Justin Gaethje’s White House momentum

Jon Jones apologizing to Alex Pereira

UFC fight week reactions and predictions

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Fan Questions: Conor Looks SCARY Ahead of Max Holloway Jul 05, 2026

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Brendan Schaub answers YOUR fan questions ahead of the massive showdown between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway at 170 pounds.

Big Brown breaks down Conor’s long-awaited return, Max Holloway moving up in weight, betting concerns, fight IQ, striking matchups, and why this fight is one of the hardest UFC fights to predict in years.

Also discussed:

Justin Gaethje
Islam Makhachev
Tom Aspinall
Michael Bisping vs Khamzat Chimaev
MMA vs Boxing debates
Terence Crawford
Anthony Joshua
Tyson Fury
Josh Hokit heavyweight potential
Old school vs new school UFC matchups
Training camps for young MMA fighters

Plus Brendan gives his thoughts on:

Whether Conor still has elite timing
Max Holloway’s chances at 170
Why MMA fans are different from other sports fans
Why boxers won’t cross over into MMA
Fantasy superfights across generations

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Conor McGregor Looks LOCKED IN… | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 7 Jul 03, 2026

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Brendan Schaub is back breaking down EVERYTHING ahead of Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway, including whether Conor can really come back after five years away from the Octagon.

The guys dive into UFC 329, Tom Aspinall’s situation with the UFC, Paddy Pimblett’s rise, Justin Gaethje matchups, Mike Perry calling out Schaub for BKFC, and why this might be the best version of McGregor we’ve seen mentally in years.

Also discussed:

• Conor McGregor comeback

• Max Holloway at 170

• Tom Aspinall contract drama

• Jon Jones boxing talk

• Mike Perry BKFC rumors

• UFC matchmaking

• Gable Steveson

• Paddy Pimblett

• Charles Oliveira

• Islam Makhachev

• UFC cover curse

• TUF stories with Kimbo Slice

• Texas life, parenting & more

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Conor McGregor Beating Max Holloway Changes EVERYTHING | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 515 LIVE! Jul 02, 2026

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Conor McGregor returns next weekend against Max Holloway and the entire UFC landscape could change overnight if he pulls it off. Brendan breaks down the massive implications of a Conor win, potential fights against Islam Makhachev, Justin Gaethje, Ian Machado Garry, Paddy Pimblett, and why the UFC is desperately rooting for McGregor to win.

We also dive into Floyd Mayweather’s reported financial issues, Dana White potentially helping Floyd, Tom Aspinall demanding $25 million from the UFC, Eddie Hearn vs Michael Bisping, UFC fighter pay, Herb Dean controversy, referee stoppages, Terence Crawford vs Conor McGregor talk, Jon Jones, Francis Ngannou, and much more.

Topics include:

Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway
UFC International Fight Week
Tom Aspinall contract drama
Floyd Mayweather money problems
Dana White reaction
UFC referee controversy
Herb Dean criticism
Eddie Hearn vs Michael Bisping
UFC fighter pay debate
Francis Ngannou future fights
Jon Jones boxing rumors
MMA vs Boxing debate

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Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway Changes EVERYTHING | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE Ep. 6 Jun 30, 2026

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Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest stories in MMA including Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett’s future, Herb Dean controversy, Jon Jones, Sean O’Malley, Khamzat Chimaev, UFC matchmaking, and much more.

Big Brown dives deep into whether Conor McGregor still has the power and speed to beat Max Holloway, why the UFC is betting huge on Conor’s return, and how this fight could completely reshape multiple divisions.

Also discussed:

Herb Dean criticism and referee accountability

Paddy Pimblett vs Benoit Saint Denis

Jon Jones’ elite fight IQ

Sean Brady’s next move

Khamzat Chimaev matchup problems

LeBron James rumors

NIL money in college sports

UFC betting talk

Porsche GT3 RS discussion

MMA career stories and fight memories

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Herb Dean Has Completely Lost Control | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 514 LIVE Jun 29, 2026

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Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest controversies coming out of UFC Macau, including the growing criticism surrounding Herb Dean and UFC officiating.

Schaub reacts to the illegal shots, hair pulling controversy, and explains why fighters are starting to take advantage of weak refereeing in the UFC. He also gives his honest thoughts on Alex Pereira’s response after the Ciryl Gane fight and why accountability matters after a loss.

The episode also covers:

UFC Macau results and reactions

Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane fallout

Herb Dean criticism

UFC rankings discussion

Conor McGregor and Max Holloway return

Islam Makhachev fight news

Tom Aspinall updates

Sean Strickland vs Khamzat Chimaev speculation

Ali Abdelaziz backstage altercation rumors

Joe Lauzon joining BKFC

Chael Sonnen presidential rumors

Jon Jones viral reflex clip

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Fan Questions: Brendan Schaub Explains Why Conor McGregor CAN’T Lose Jun 28, 2026

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Brendan Schaub answers fan questions on this episode of Big Brown Breakdown and breaks down the massive pressure surrounding Conor McGregor’s UFC return against Max Holloway.

Schaub talks about why this fight is the most important fight of Conor’s career, why the UFC may be delaying Conor’s second fight, and what happens if McGregor doesn’t look like himself after such a long layoff.

The episode also covers:

Max Holloway moving up in weight
Islam Makhachev and the welterweight division
Justin Gaethje proving doubters wrong
Alex Pereira’s heavyweight strategy
BJ Penn and three-division champ discussions
Kimbo Slice stories
UFC matchmaking and contract politics

Featuring breakdowns and reactions involving:

Conor McGregor, Max Holloway, Islam Makhachev, Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira, Robert Whittaker, Paddy Pimblett, Ilia Topuria, Leon Edwards, Belal Muhammad, Ian Machado Garry and more.

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