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...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 1:17:46
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…
Sep 28, 2026 · 47:46
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.…
Sep 27, 2026 · 15:55
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…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:33:07
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…
Sep 24, 2026 · 1:09:23
Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest fallout from UFC 331, including Justin Gaethje’s comments on Ilia Topuria, the aftermath of Topuria’s latest fight, and Gable Steveson…
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:03:26
Brendan Schaub reacts to the fallout from Gable Steveson’s loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 and asks the bigger question: how badly does Gable actually want to pursue MMA? Brendan…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:24:07
Sean Sharaf just delivered one of the most shocking moments of UFC 331, knocking out Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson in only 12 seconds. Brendan Schaub breaks down what went…
Sep 20, 2026 · 14:09
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…
Sep 20, 2026 · 3:49:39
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…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:04:45
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…
Sep 17, 2026 · 1:05:59
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…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:11:44
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…
Sep 14, 2026 · 55:28
Tom Aspinall has officially vacated the UFC heavyweight championship after ongoing complications with the eye injuries he suffered against Ciryl Gane. With Aspinall unable to…
Sep 13, 2026 · 22:58
Is Gable Steveson really ready for the UFC’s best heavyweights? Brendan Schaub pumps the brakes on the hype surrounding the Olympic gold medalist, explaining why Steveson’s…
Sep 11, 2026 · 1:02:42
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…
Sep 10, 2026 · 52:55
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…
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:06:34
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…
Sep 7, 2026 · 45:15
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…
Sep 6, 2026 · 20:07
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…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:20:20
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…
Sep 3, 2026 · 47:11
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…
Sep 1, 2026 · 1:26:32
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…
Aug 31, 2026 · 41:42
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…
Aug 30, 2026 · 16:32
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…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:20:46
Brendan Schaub goes LIVE for another Big Brown Breakdown and responds to the fallout from his Bella Mir and Dana White's Contender Series rant. Brendan reveals that UFC…
Aug 27, 2026 · 1:13:31
Brendan Schaub reacts to Bella Mir’s shocking loss on Dana White’s Contender Series and explains why he believes the UFC system is rushing talented prospects before they’re…
Aug 25, 2026 · 1:22:18
Brendan Schaub is back for another Big Brown Breakdown covering everything happening in the fight world. Brendan breaks down the UFC heavyweight picture and explains why he…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:08:02
Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez suffered another setback at UFC Sacramento, and Brendan Schaub breaks down what the loss means for his future in the UFC. Is Fluffy simply too small…
Aug 23, 2026 · 15:26
Brendan Schaub answers your fan questions on a Sunday edition of Big Brown Breakdown and gets into some of the biggest debates happening in the UFC. Islam Makhachev may have…
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:32:44
Brendan Schaub is back LIVE for another Big Brown Breakdown covering the latest UFC and MMA news, answering fan questions and breaking down this weekend’s fights. Brendan reacts…
Aug 20, 2026 · 1:24:22
Brendan Schaub is back with another Big Brown Breakdown covering the biggest stories in MMA, UFC and combat sports. The fallout surrounding Din Thomas and Jillian Robertson…
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:30:15
Brendan Schaub is back LIVE for another Big Brown Breakdown, reacting to the fallout from Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry and answering fan questions about the biggest…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:31:53
Brendan Schaub reacts to UFC 330 and breaks down Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, why Ian’s performance left him frustrated despite his impressive takedown defense, and…
Aug 16, 2026 · 27:37
Big Brown answers your Sunday Fan Q’s! This week’s Q&A covers Conor McGregor, Max Holloway, Islam Makhachev, Ian Garry, Arman Tsarukyan, Paddy Pimblett, Diego Lopes, women’s MMA,…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:20:38
This episode of Big Brown Breakdown is all about UFC 330 and the massive Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry welterweight title fight. Brendan breaks down the biggest questions…
Aug 13, 2026 · 1:17:05
Brendan Schaub breaks down UFC 330 and the massive main event between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry. Can Garry’s movement, striking and takedown defense solve the Islam…
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:13:11
Islam Makhachev's UFC GOAT case gets put under the microscope on Big Brown Breakdown. With Islam Makhachev set to face Ian Machado Garry, Brendan Schaub breaks down Islam's…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:19:29
Ian Garry may be a massive underdog against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 — but Big Brown Breakdown explains why this matchup could be much tougher for Islam than people expect.…
Aug 7, 2026 · 1:25:33
Ian Machado Garry's PETA campaign becomes a major topic on this episode of Big Brown Breakdown as Brendan Schaub gives his thoughts on Garry's recent PR issues, vegan image, and…
Aug 6, 2026 · 1:02:03
Charles Oliveira's withdrawal has completely changed the UFC lightweight title picture, and there's no shortage of questions. We break down what this means for Arman Tsarukyan,…
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:26:52
Brendan Schaub breaks down one of the biggest debates in MMA today: Alex Pereira's future at heavyweight. After discussing Pereira's recent performances, Schaub explains why he…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:18:27
On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan shares a major update on Anthony Smith after speaking with sources close to the situation, explaining why he believes many of the…
Jul 31, 2026 · 1:22:50
Brendan Schaub is back with another Big Brown Breakdown Live, covering the biggest MMA stories of the week. This episode dives into the Anthony Smith situation, UFC Fight Night…
Jul 30, 2026 · 1:32:11
Anthony Smith is facing the biggest challenge of his career, and Brendan Schaub shares why this story hit him harder than most. On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan…
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:30:45
Conor McGregor's latest injury update has fans asking more questions than answers, and Brendan Schaub isn't convinced everything adds up. On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown,…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:14:30
Ian Machado Garry has become one of the most talked-about fighters in MMA, but according to Brendan Schaub, his biggest opponent might not be inside the Octagon. On this episode…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:53:20
Tommy McMillan continues to build serious momentum, and Brendan Schaub explains why the UFC needs to be patient instead of rushing one of its most exciting young prospects. On…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:15:31
Dricus Du Plessis picked up another huge win over Kamaru Usman, but according to Brendan Schaub, the biggest story from UFC Fight Night wasn't the main event—it was the arrival…
Jul 19, 2026 · 17:35
Conor McGregor's future, Justin Gaethje's next fight, Bo Nickal's championship potential, and the UFC's biggest matchmaking debates all take center stage in this week's Fan…
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:31:33
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman is one of the biggest fights of the year, and the stakes couldn't be higher for both former champions. On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown ,…
Jul 16, 2026 · 1:09:58
Conor McGregor believes his latest UFC loss should be ruled a No Contest, and the debate is already dividing the MMA world. On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan Schaub…
Jul 14, 2026 · 1:32:08
Conor McGregor's future has become one of the biggest conversations in MMA following UFC International Fight Week, and Brendan Schaub doesn't hold back on where he believes the…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:25:20
Brendan Schaub breaks down everything from UFC 329, including Conor McGregor's heartbreaking return, the devastating injury that ended his comeback, and why he believes it's time…
Jul 12, 2026 · 4:01:10
Recap of Brendan watching UFC 329 with you live and answering your YouTube membership questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:31:02
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…
Jul 9, 2026 · 1:28:03
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,…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:22:37
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…
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:33:31
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…
Jul 5, 2026 · 28:12
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,…
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:26:41
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…
Jul 2, 2026 · 1:46:03
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…
Jun 30, 2026 · 1:32:25
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…
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:23:57
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…
Jun 28, 2026 · 14:15
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.…
Jun 26, 2026 · 1:11:36
Brendan Schaub is back breaking down the biggest stories in MMA and the UFC including Conor McGregor’s comeback, Tom Aspinall’s heavyweight future, Ian Machado Garry working with…
Jun 25, 2026 · 1:28:45
Brendan Schaub breaks down the recent Dustin Poirier airport incident and opens up about the reality many UFC fighters face after retirement. From addiction and identity loss to…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:38:46
Replay of Brendan answering your YouTube membership questions live! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:09:16
Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest stories in MMA including Justin Gaethje’s rise to UFC lightweight champion, Trevor Wittman’s appearance on Joe Rogan, Conor McGregor’s…
Jun 21, 2026 · 29:34
Brendan Schaub answers fan questions covering Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback, Justin Gaethje’s massive win over Ilia Topuria, the UFC GOAT debate, Tom Aspinall controversy, and…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:26:04
Replay of Brendan answering your YouTube membership questions live! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
Jun 18, 2026 · 1:17:43
Brendan Schaub breaks down Conor McGregor’s massive return interview with Ariel Helwani and reacts to the UFC’s plans for his comeback fight against Max Holloway. The guys…
Jun 16, 2026 · 1:56:34
Replay of Brendan answering your YouTube membership chat questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:36:01
Brendan Schaub breaks down the historic UFC White House card, Justin Gaethje's stunning upset over Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira's move to heavyweight, Ciryl Gane's performance,…
Jun 14, 2026 · 16:43
Brendan 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…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:34:14
Replay of Brendan Schaub answering your YouTube member fan questions! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:01:23
The 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…
Jun 9, 2026 · 1:12:21
Replay 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…
Jun 9, 2026 · 1:21:06
Brendan 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…
Jun 7, 2026 · 53:22
Brendan 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,…
Jun 5, 2026 · 1:18:18
Brendan 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…
Jun 2, 2026 · 1:04:20
Brendan 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…
May 31, 2026 · 35:55
On 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…
May 29, 2026 · 1:11:37
Brendan 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…
May 26, 2026 · 1:16:51
Brendan Schaub breaks down the controversial Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven fight, explains why boxing is the easiest combat sport, reacts to influencer fighting taking over MMA culture,…
May 24, 2026 · 55:25
Brendan Schaub answers fan questions on this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, covering Conor McGregor’s return, UFC contracts, fighter pay, Dana White, Jon Jones, Ronda Rousey,…
May 22, 2026 · 1:09:47
Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest stories in MMA and combat sports, including the future of Netflix MMA after the Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano card, whether MVP can actually…
May 19, 2026 · 1:20:40
Brendan Schaub breaks down a wild weekend in MMA, including the Netflix MVP card, Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano, Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry, Francis Ngannou’s return, and the viral…
May 17, 2026 · 42:56
Brendan Schaub answers fan questions on this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, breaking down some of the biggest topics in UFC and MMA right now. Brendan talks Conor McGregor’s…
May 15, 2026 · 1:00:47
Brendan Schaub breaks down the full Netflix/MVP MMA card, including Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano, Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry, Francis Ngannou, and whether this event actually has…
May 12, 2026 · 1:30:40
Brendan Schaub breaks down the aftermath of Sean Strickland vs Khamzat Chimaev and why the fight may have exposed major questions about Khamzat’s cardio, finishing ability,…
May 10, 2026 · 46:21
Brendan Schaub answers fan questions in this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, covering the biggest topics in UFC and MMA right now. Brendan breaks down the rumored Conor McGregor…
May 8, 2026 · 1:32:56
Brendan Schaub breaks down a huge UFC fight week with Sean Strickland vs Khamzat Chimaev, including fight picks, betting odds, Strickland’s path to victory, Khamzat’s wrestling…
May 5, 2026 · 1:13:32
Big Brown Breakdown is officially back, and Brendan Schaub breaks down a packed week in UFC and combat sports news. Brendan reacts to the new studio and rebrand before getting…
May 3, 2026 · 43:58
On this episode of The Schaub Show Fan Questions, Brendan Schaub and the crew answer fan-submitted MMA questions and break down some of the biggest debates in the UFC right now.…
May 1, 2026 · 1:12:01
Brendan Schaub breaks down a packed weekend in MMA, including Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland, JDM vs Carlos Prates, Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway rumors, Jake Paul calling…
Apr 28, 2026 · 1:20:57
Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest UFC fan questions of the week, including Aljamain Sterling’s legacy, why UFC fans still disrespect elite champions, Islam Makhachev’s…
Apr 26, 2026 · 41:27
Brendan Schaub is back with a Sunday Fan Q&A on The Schaub Show, answering questions on Conor McGregor’s comeback, UFC weight cutting, and the current state of MMA. Schaub breaks…
Apr 24, 2026 · 54:11
Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest stories in the UFC and MMA world right now, including major drama surrounding Brian Ortega and Tracy Cortez, plus the latest on a possible…
Apr 21, 2026 · 1:21:47
Brendan Schaub breaks down the latest UFC news, rumors, and controversies, including the massive speculation around a potential Conor McGregor vs Paddy Pimblett fight. Does this…
Apr 19, 2026 · 32:33
Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest fan questions in MMA right now, including the delayed return of Conor McGregor, the UFC’s growing roster problem, and why fight cards feel…
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