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    Islam Makhachev Is NOT The GOAT| Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 20

    18/08/2026 | 1h 30 mins.
    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 stories in MMA.
    Brendan doubles down on his criticism of Ian Garry’s game plan, explains why fighting defensively took away the weapons that make Garry dangerous, and debates whether Ian has the mentality necessary to become UFC champion. He also discusses Islam Makhachev’s move to welterweight, Michael Morales and Shavkat Rakhmonov as potential threats, and why he still believes Jon Jones has the stronger case as MMA’s GOAT.
    Plus, Brendan defends Mackenzie Dern’s performance against Jillian Robertson, reacts to Dean Thomas’ corner controversy, discusses damage vs control in MMA judging, Paddy Pimblett’s next move, Aaron Pico vs Arnold Allen, the future of the UFC welterweight division and much more. Subscribe for UFC breakdowns, MMA news, fight predictions, live reactions and more.

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    Ian Machado Garry BLEW His Chance Against Islam Makhachev | UFC 330 | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 527

    17/08/2026 | 1h 31 mins.
    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 whether Garry has the killer instinct needed to become UFC champion.
    Plus, the guys discuss Islam Makhachev’s place in the GOAT conversation, the future of the UFC welterweight division, Michael Morales and Carlos Prates, Mackenzie Dern’s win over Gillian Robertson, Din Thomas’ controversial comments after the fight, the changing mentality of modern UFC fighters, Alexander Volkanovski’s next fight, Aaron Pico vs. Arnold Allen, and more from the MMA world.
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    Fan Questions: Conor McGregor Should NOT Fight Max Holloway After 7-Year Layoff

    16/08/2026 | 27 mins.
    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, and much more.
    The biggest debate of the episode: should Conor McGregor really jump straight into a fight with Max Holloway after such a long layoff?
    Big Brown breaks down why he believes Conor should get a different opponent first, comparing the situation to elite athletes in football, soccer, and baseball. He also explains why a long layoff can completely change the equation at the highest level of combat sports.
    Plus, Big Brown answers fan questions about:
    • Whether 25 is too old to pursue an MMA career
    • Arman Tsarukyan vs Huffy
    • Killian vs Diego Lopes
    • Paddy Pimblett’s future at lightweight
    • What happens next for Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry
    • Ian Garry’s coaching situation and fight strategy
    • Whether UFC fighters should compete in RAF
    • The state of women’s MMA
    • Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway
    • What casual fans miss when studying elite fighters
    • Peptides, testosterone and bloodwork
    • Brothers fighting and wrestling
    • And plenty of Sunday Fan Q&A chaos
    Drop your own FAN QUESTION in the YouTube comments for a chance to have Big Brown answer it on a future Sunday Q&A.
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    Ian Garry Is in BIG Trouble Against Islam Makhachev | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 19

    14/08/2026 | 1h 20 mins.
    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 heading into the fight: Can Ian Garry's size create problems for Islam? Does Garry have enough power to actually hurt the pound-for-pound great? Can Islam's elite wrestling and grappling neutralize the bigger welterweight? And what happens to Islam's legacy if he keeps winning?
    The guys also react to Ian Garry's recent press conference, his fight-week approach, his controversial persona, and why Brendan thinks Ian may be making things harder on himself. The discussion also covers Islam's potential 20-fight win streak, his future at welterweight, a possible immediate rematch, Michael Morales, Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson, Edson Barboza, Alexander Volkanovski's GOAT case, Israel Adesanya, and more.
    UFC 330: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry goes down Saturday, August 15 in Philadelphia.
    Who wins: Islam Makhachev or Ian Machado Garry?

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    Can Ian Garry Actually Beat Islam Makhachev? | UFC 330 | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 526

    13/08/2026 | 1h 17 mins.
    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 Makhachev puzzle, or will Islam continue his historic run?

    Brendan also breaks down Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson, Ian Garry’s controversial fight-week interviews and PR strategy, what an Ian Garry championship would mean for the UFC, and whether Islam Makhachev is building a legitimate case as the greatest fighter of all time.

    Plus, Joe Rogan’s thoughts on Islam potentially retiring, Dana White’s upcoming UFC schedule, Patchy Mix’s UFC struggles, Nate Diaz calling for Jake Paul, Conor McGregor drinking again, and more from around the MMA world.

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About The Big Brown Breakdown
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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