The Big Brown Breakdown

Could Jon Jones return if Tom Aspinall is unable to compete—and what must happen before Aspinall can even consider a rematch with Ciryl Gane?
On this Big Brown Breakdown Fan Questions episode, Brendan Schaub explains why Aspinall’s most important fight is with the health of his eye, not another UFC heavyweight. He also reacts to the possibility of Jon Jones returning, breaks down Cain Velasquez vs Shane Carwin, reveals the most technical performance of his UFC career and explains why UFC fighters will never receive equity in the company.
Brendan also answers questions about the toughest smaller fighters he ever trained with, whether an experienced 140-pound wrestler could beat an athletic 205-pound opponent, dream UFC matchups and the risks of returning to MMA with a pinched nerve.
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Brendan Schaub reacts live to the insanity of UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2, including Sean Sharaf knocking out Gable Steveson in only 12 seconds in one of the biggest upsets in UFC history.
Brendan breaks down the mistake that got Gable caught, why Steveson was rushed into the UFC and whether the highly touted heavyweight prospect can recover from this devastating loss.
Plus, live reactions to Arman Tsarukyan’s brutal knockout of Mauricio Ruffy, Patricio Pitbull stopping Dooho Choi, Joshua Van defeating Alexandre Pantoja and every major moment from UFC 331.
Who delivered the best performance of the night—and what should the UFC do with Gable Steveson now?
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Brendan Schaub reacts to the growing backlash surrounding Gable Steveson ahead of UFC 331. Can the Olympic gold medalist become the UFC’s next heavyweight superstar, or is his carefully controlled public persona preventing fans from connecting with him?
Brendan discusses Sean Sharif’s aggressive trash talk, whether provoking Gable could create an opening for a massive upset, and why Steveson may need to stop playing it safe and embrace becoming a full UFC villain.
The Big Brown Breakdown also previews UFC 331, including Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy, Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja, Aaron Pico’s new opponent, Ciryl Gane’s heavyweight competition, Alexander Volkov’s title chances, Brendan’s official main-card picks and the FightCamp giveaway.
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Brendan Schaub reacts to Ilia Topuria accusing Justin Gaethje of having something “weird” inside his gloves—and explains why refusing to accept responsibility could be the biggest warning sign ahead of a potential rematch.
Justin Gaethje fired back after Topuria questioned his gloves, saying he has delivered the same kind of damage throughout his career. Brendan examines the available photos, explains how athletic commissions inspect MMA gloves and hand wraps, and gives his honest verdict on the growing UFC conspiracy theory.
Brendan also delivers his complete UFC 331 predictions for Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja, Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy, Gable Steveson, Patricio Pitbull vs. Doo Ho Choi, Alonzo Menifield, Tai Tuivasa and Marlon “Chito” Vera.
Plus, Brendan reveals why Tsarukyan may need a spectacular finish to earn another lightweight title opportunity, discusses Brian Ortega withdrawing after suffering a cut, Scott Coker’s new MMA promotion, Neon joining Tsarukyan’s corner, Jon Jones’ exchange with Islam Makhachev and a possible January opponent for Shavkat Rakhmonov.
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Does the UFC need Ilia Topuria to defeat Justin Gaethje and remain one of the promotion’s biggest global superstars?
Brendan Schaub reacts to Luke Thomas’ theory that the UFC is booking immediate rematches to produce the outcomes—and champions—it originally wanted. Brendan explains why Topuria’s marketability, remaining career and potential historic event at the Colosseum could make an Ilia victory extremely valuable to the UFC.
The Big Brown Breakdown also covers Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland, Alex Pereira’s potential path to another championship, Jon Jones’ exchange with Islam Makhachev, Brian Ortega withdrawing from UFC 331 and the current state of the UFC heavyweight division.
Plus, Brendan breaks down Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van, Tommy McMillen’s future, Alexander Volkanovski’s next move, UFC fighter pay and the upcoming UFC 331 fight companion.
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