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The Big Brown Breakdown
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The Big Brown Breakdown explores the intersection of combat sports and life in and outside the sport. Through the eyes of former fighter, comedian, and host Brendan Schaub, the show is an entertaining mix of truth, comedy, and rawness. Brendan is joined by some of the sport's biggest names and entertainers each week. Episodes include weekly insights into the sport. The show consists of deep dives with fighters during Food Truck Diaries, Friday Night Flashbacks, and Calabasas Fight Companion episodes, with a roundtable of co-hosts joining the Schaub show. Formerly Below the Belt, the Schaub show brings you inside the world of professional fighting.
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Fan Questions: Brendan Schaub Calls Out MMA's Biggest Problem
Jun 1400:16:43Tap to summarizeBrendan Schaub is back with another Big Brown Breakdown, answering fan questions and breaking down the biggest issues in MMA today.This episode covers the upcoming White House UFC card, whether UFC fighters should face harsher penalties for fouls, Jon Jones and the controversy surrounding exploiting the rules, judging reform, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids, and how parents can keep young athletes engaged.Do MMA fouls need automatic point deductions? Is the current system broken? Brendan gives his honest take.Topics include: • UFC White House Card • Jon Jones • UFC Rules and Fouls • MMA Judging • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu • Parenting Young Athletes • Big Brown BreakdownSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Big Brown Breakdown LIVE Ep. 2
Jun 1201:34:14Tap to summarizeReplay of Brendan Schaub answering your YouTube member fan questions!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →If Justin Gaethje Wins... It'll Break The Internet | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 509
Jun 1201:01:23Tap to summarizeThe UFC White House card is finally here and Brendan Schaub is breaking down every major fight on UFC Freedom 250.Can Justin Gaethje pull off the biggest upset in UFC history against Ilia Topuria? Is Michael Chandler really a +500 underdog? Can Alex Pereira become a three-division champion? Brendan gives his official picks for Diego Lopes vs Steve Garcia, Bo Nickal vs Kyle Daukaus, Michael Chandler's massive underdog fight, Sean O'Malley's matchup, Josh Hokit vs Derrick Lewis, Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane, and the highly anticipated main event featuring Justin Gaethje.Plus, Dana White responds to White House controversy, Sean Strickland drama, Conor McGregor updates, Travis Pastrana's White House stunt, and what this historic event means for the future of the UFC.Who are your picks for UFC Freedom 250?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Big Brown Breakdown LIVE Ep. 1
Jun 901:12:21Tap to summarizeReplay of Big Brown Breakdown Live Ep. 1. Brendan answers your YouTube membership chat questions live , enjoy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Why Everyone Is Wrong About UFC Freedom | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 508
Jun 901:21:06Tap to summarizeBrendan Schaub breaks down UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane, Michael Chandler's upset chances against Rafael Fiziev, Sean Strickland's White House controversy, Dana White's biggest event ever, Tom Aspinall's contract dispute, Belal Muhammad's future, and the biggest stories in MMA today. Brendan also discusses Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira GOAT debates, Eddie Hearn's comments on Tom Aspinall, UFC politics, Bryce Mitchell's win, Brendan Allen's performance, Logan Paul's massive UFC bet, and why the White House card could become the most watched UFC event of all time. Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at http://shopify.com/schaub DraftKings - New DraftKings customers, sign up with code SCHAUBSHOW spend five bucks to get two hundred in rewards within 21 days. That's code SCHAUBSHOW.Quince - Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to http://quince.com/schaub for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. That's http://quince.com/schaub for free shipping and 365-day returns. http://quince.com/schaubProgressive - https://www.progressive.com/ and see if you can enjoy a little extra cash back.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Fan Questions: Conor McGregor's Biggest Problem + Sean Strickland Drama
Jun 700:53:22Tap to summarizeBrendan Schaub answers fan questions covering Sean Strickland's White House card controversy, Conor McGregor's return against Max Holloway, Tom Aspinall's ongoing UFC situation, Ben Askren's inspiring comeback, UFC matchmaking, fighter rankings, and the biggest stories in MMA today. Schaub also discusses Cain Velasquez in wrestling, sudden-death rounds in MMA, the White House UFC event atmosphere, Paddy Pimblett's next challenge, Sean O'Malley's path back to a title shot, Demetrious Johnson in Real American Freestyle Wrestling, and how commentators influence fan opinions. Plus fan questions about fatherhood, youth sports, football, wrestling, training, old-school MMA legends, and life after fighting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Sean Strickland Might Crash The White House UFC Card | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 507
Jun 501:18:18Tap to summarizeBrendan Schaub breaks down the UFC White House card, why it's one of the biggest events in combat sports history, Sean Strickland's reaction to being left off the card, Conor McGregor's massive return against Max Holloway, Tom Aspinall's future, Ben Askren's shocking comeback, and the latest stories across the UFC and MMA world. Schaub also discusses Belal Muhammad's next challenge, Ian Machado Garry's title chances, Islam Makhachev's dominance, UFC matchmaking, Dana White's comments about Mark Zuckerberg, and why Conor McGregor remains the biggest draw in combat sports. Big Brown Breakdown delivers UFC analysis, MMA news, boxing discussions, fighter psychology, business insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from Brendan Schaub.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Tom Aspinall Might Be DONE With The UFC | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 506
Jun 201:04:20Tap to summarizeBrendan Schaub breaks down Darren Till's incredible bare-knuckle comeback, Real American Freestyle's rapid rise in combat sports, Colby Covington vs Arman Tsarukyan, Ian Machado Garry's next fight, and one of the biggest stories in MMA today: Tom Aspinall's future with the UFC. Schaub reacts to Eddie Hearn's proposal to bring Tom Aspinall into boxing, discusses fighter pay, Francis Ngannou, UFC contracts, Dana White's White House card, Anderson Silva's response to Dana White, Holly Holm's controversial boxing loss, and the growing influence of wrestling promotions outside the UFC. Plus fan questions covering Donald Cerrone, Food Truck Diaries, MMA promotions competing with the UFC, fighter psychology, training gear, and the future of combat sports. Progressive - See if you could save when you switch to Progressive. You’ll feel good about making a savvy choice. Visit https://www.progressive.com/ and see if you can enjoy a little extra cash back.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Fan Questions: Conor's Comeback, Gable Steveson & UFC Hall of Fame
May 3100:35:55Tap to summarizeOn this Fan Questions edition of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan Schaub answers questions about Conor McGregor's comeback against Max Holloway, Gable Steveson's UFC future, Sean Strickland's title reign, the UFC Hall of Fame, BKFC, Real American Freestyle, and whether any promotion can realistically challenge the UFC. Schaub also discusses fighter psychology, dealing with fear before competition, youth wrestling and football, parenting, coaching, Alex Pereira sparring footage, UFC matchmaking, and the future of combat sports. Big Brown Breakdown delivers UFC analysis, MMA news, boxing discussions, fighter development, combat sports business, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from Brendan Schaub.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Brendan Schaub Calls Out Dana White's UFC Pay Argument | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 505
May 2901:11:37Tap to summarizeBrendan Schaub breaks down Dana White's recent comments on UFC fighter pay and explains why comparing the UFC to boxing misses the bigger issue. Schaub dives into how the UFC scouts talent, why young fighters deserve better opportunities, and what separates MMA from other major professional sports. Also on this episode, Schaub discusses Khamzat Chimaev's reported weight-cut disaster before the Sean Strickland fight, Conor McGregor's new UFC deal and future plans, the UFC White House card, Darren Till's career resurgence, Rico Verhoeven's controversial loss to Oleksandr Usyk, and the biggest stories happening across combat sports. Big Brown Breakdown delivers UFC analysis, MMA news, boxing discussions, fighter psychology, business breakdowns, training insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from Brendan Schaub.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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