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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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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.
Recent episodes include "Volkanovski vs Evloev: I Might REGRET This Pick + UFC 333 Picks & Predictions | BBB Ep. 546" (22 October 2026, 54 minutes), "UFC Cuts…FIGHTERS, GET OVER IT | LIVE Ep. 38" (20 October 2026, 82 minutes), and "Can Volk BEAT Father Time? + UFC 333 Preview | BBB Ep. 545" (19 October 2026, 84 minutes).
The Big Brown Breakdown publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 64 minutes across 709 episodes.
Booking probability for The Big Brown Breakdown is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Big Brown Breakdown requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Big Brown Breakdown's contact route on record: verified email.
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Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev is a coin flip, and Brendan Schaub is taking VOLK… barely. On Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 546, Brendan previews UFC 333, breaking down Evloev’s wrestling, Volkanovski’s championship...
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Brendan Schaub weighs in on UFC roster cuts and the fan backlash, plus your questions on Big Brown Breakdown LIVE Ep. 38. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Can Alexander Volkanovski beat Movsar Evloev and Father Time at UFC 333? Brendan Schaub breaks down Volkanovski vs. Evloev, Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili 3, and the keys to both UFC title fights on Big Brown Breakdown...
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Are Ariel Helwani and Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson making fair criticisms of the UFC—or taking things too far? Brendan Schaub tackles your fan questions about the UFC’s biggest critics, Michael “Venom” Page’s...
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In the live chat: Jon Jones vs. Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson in the MMA GOAT conversation, the greatest fighters never to win a championship, Mike Tyson’s Netflix documentary, and more. Are UFC fighters getting...
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Brendan Schaub responds to Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson’s criticism of the UFC and its talent roster. Brendan backs Sean Strickland’s frustration with UFC fighter pay while breaking down Michael “Venom” Page’s...
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Did the UFC play Alex Pereira? “Poatan” is accusing the UFC of manipulating fan opinion around Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit, and calling out Daniel Cormier for backing the matchup. Brendan Schaub breaks down the Alex...
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Sean Strickland is fighting the UFC over fighter pay, and Brendan Schaub believes one loss could cost him his leverage. On Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 543, Brendan examines Strickland’s reported UFC contract, a potential...
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Alex Pereira vs. Sergei Pavlovich raises a brutal question: how much should Poatan risk chasing a third UFC belt? On this Big Brown Breakdown Fan Questions, Brendan Schaub tackles Pereira’s heavyweight gamble. Is...
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BBB Live Chat Ep. 35 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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Brendan Schaub reacts to Sean Strickland’s frustration with UFC pay, the injuries wearing him down, and the possibility of leaving MMA for boxing, including a potential fight with Jake Paul. On Big Brown Breakdown...
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Does Bo Nickal have a path to the UFC middleweight belt? Brendan Schaub breaks down Nickal’s matchup with Joe Pyfer and what it could mean for his title ambitions on Big Brown Breakdown Live Chat Ep. 34. Brendan also...
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Brendan answers your fan questions! 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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Big Brown Breakdown crew LIVE for the UFC 332 main card! Real-time reactions, fight breakdowns, and commentary from the first main card bout to the final bell. Big Brown Breakdown is partnered with Kalshi! Trade $25...
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Brendan Schaub talks Sean Sharaf on Joe Rogan and looks ahead to UFC 332 on Big Brown Breakdown Live Chat Ep. 33. Is the card getting overlooked, or is the criticism fair? Brendan shares his take as we get ready for a...
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Brendan Schaub gives his take on the debate over banning oblique kicks, then dives into a full UFC 332 preview with his fight breakdowns and picks on Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 540. Should oblique kicks be banned? And who...
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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 breakout stars, and the stories getting fight...
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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. Eddie Hearn on Big Brown Breakdown. Also in...
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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 fighting ability and elite coaching...
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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 vs. Mike Tyson comparisons, and more...
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