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Brendan Schaub is picking Josh Hokit to break Ciryl Gane at UFC 334, and explains why his wrestling, pressure and athleticism could decide the heavyweight title fight. Plus, Gane calls this the best era in heavyweight history… so Brendan pulls up the 2013 rankings.

Brendan also breaks down Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes, reacts to Johnny Walker’s heavyweight win, celebrates Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson’s career, and explains why Ian Machado Garry vs. Yaroslav Amosov could be one of the year’s best matchups.

Also discussed: Carlos Prates’ reported million-dollar-per-fight deal, Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway, the viral Holloway clip, fighter pay, and an update on Chin.

Who wins Gane vs. Hokit—and which heavyweight era was actually the best? Drop your picks in the comments and subscribe to Big Brown Breakdown!

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Could Josh Hokit become the next Conor McGregor? Brendan Schaub explains why he believes Conor’s level of stardom won’t happen again, and what that says about the UFC today.

On this Big Brown Breakdown Fan Questions episode, Brendan compares GSP and Islam Makhachev’s activity, weighs Israel Adesanya against Anderson Silva in the middleweight GOAT debate, and discusses a potential Conor McGregor vs. Mike Perry matchup.

Plus: UFC fighter pay, whether Eddie Hearn could help change it, Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes, the future of women’s bantamweight, and the controversy around referee stand-ups. Brendan also pushes back on Jon Anik’s refereeing argument, revisits his broken-nose story from The Ultimate Fighter, and explains why his UFC contract is still frozen.

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Josh Hokit vs. Ciryl Gane, Islam Makhachev’s next move, and the Carlos Prates–Michael Morales title picture headline the MMA discussion on Big Brown Breakdown Live Chat 43.

Brendan Schaub also shares his concern for Chin following his hospital visit, with the Brownies sending love throughout the live chat. Plus: Sean Strickland’s sparring footage with Joaquin Buckley, Ian Machado Garry’s title potential, the Ruotolo brothers, Mikey Musumeci’s potential transition to MMA, and this weekend’s fight picks.

Away from the fights, the boys’ football season gets a surprise second chance: a playoff trip to Beaumont, with a possible road to Colorado. Brendan talks coaching, helping kids bounce back, and keeping training fun.

Who wins Hokit vs. Gane, and should Islam wait for Prates vs. Morales? Drop your picks below and send some love to Chin.

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Joaquin Buckley is going after Dustin Poirier and Sean Strickland, and Brendan Schaub has one question: what’s the endgame? On this Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan reacts to Buckley’s callouts, Poirier’s response, and Strickland’s sparring footage before weighing in on where the feud goes from here.

Brendan also breaks down Dana White’s comments on UFC champion activity, the controversy over referee stand-ups, and the bigger fighter-pay debate. With TKO’s business continuing to grow, why aren’t the fighters getting more?

Plus: Darren Till’s frustration with Jake Paul, Carlos Prates calling out Islam Makhachev, Conor McGregor’s BKFC plans, the proposed Alexander Volkanovski vs. Justin Gaethje matchup, Josh Hokit’s chances against Ciryl Gane, and Merab Dvalishvili’s corner controversy. We also get into Fury vs. Joshua, Wilder vs. Opetaia, Terence Crawford’s Mayweather callout, and Artem Lobov’s claims about McGregor.

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Brendan Schaub goes off on the controversial stand-up in Renato Moicano vs. Tom Nolan and explains why Dan Miragliotta’s decision has the MMA world debating the future of grappling in the UFC.

On Big Brown Breakdown 549, Brendan also breaks down Jake Paul vs. Cedric Doumbe, revisits his comments about Islam Makhachev, and explains why he thinks Michael Morales is getting too much hype. Plus: Conor McGregor’s UFC future, Arman Tsarukyan’s meeting with Eddie Hearn, Robert Whittaker vs. Bogdan Guskov, and the idea of Fedor Emelianenko boxing Francis Ngannou.

Should a referee ever stand fighters up when someone has back control? And who presents the bigger challenge for Islam: Carlos Prates or Michael Morales?

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Prates vs. Morales for an interim title… so why isn’t Islam fighting?!

Brendan Schaub tackles your questions about Carlos Prates vs. Michael Morales at UFC 336, Islam Makhachev’s next title defense, and whether the UFC is giving its welterweight champion special treatment.

Plus, the Dominick Reyes–Daniel Cormier commentary feud, Wonderboy’s placement on the prelims, the UFC heavyweight title picture, and whether Arman Tsarukyan is a generational talent.

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Brendan Schaub addresses the Islam Makhachev backlash, debates the UFC title picture, and teases what he’s heard about Jake Paul’s next opponent on Big Brown Breakdown Live Chat 41.

Brendan answers fan questions about Carlos Prates vs. Michael Morales, Josh Hokit vs. Ciryl Gane, Arman Tsarukyan’s title-shot case, and Max Holloway waiting for Conor McGregor. Plus, Cain Velasquez’s Shawn Ryan interview, Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes, gi vs. no-gi jiu-jitsu, Halloween horror recommendations, and the greatest MMA fights to show a new fan.

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Brendan Schaub addresses the backlash over his Islam Makhachev comments on Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 548, explaining his frustration with inactive UFC champions, Ramadan scheduling, and the Georges St-Pierre comparisons.

Brendan and Chin also break down Daniel Cormier’s feud with Dominick Reyes, Sean O’Malley’s case for a Petr Yan rematch, and the Ciryl Gane eye-poke debate. Plus, Sean Strickland–Nassourdine Imavov talks, Khamzat Chimaev on overtraining, Usman Nurmagomedov’s UFC future, potential Volkanovski–Tsarukyan and Gaethje–Volkanovski matchups, Mike Perry’s MMA plans, and Jon Jones’ take on Ilia Topuria.

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