The Big Brown Breakdown

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 fans talking.

On this episode:
• Jacobe Smith’s potential—and why Brendan rates him so highly compared with Gable Steveson.
• Raoni Barcelos’ frightening injury against Raul Rosas Jr., the Damar Hamlin comparison, and whether the fight should be a no contest.
• Darren Till on BKFC—and why BKFC and Real American Freestyle (RAF) can succeed without trying to become the UFC.
• The UFC 332 main event.
• Josh Hokit building his name through wins and a wild personality, plus the Ciryl Gane–Hokit press conference.
• Could a dedicated UFC show on Paramount+ do more to tell fighters’ backstories?

Plus: the “TURNED IT DOWN” bit, Quavo’s dancing meme, the new BBB logo made by Tyler, and Brendan’s ficus needing rain. The chat covers considerable ground. The ficus remains thirsty.

Who has the higher ceiling: Jacobe Smith or Gable Steveson? Tell us your pick—and why—in the comments.

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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 this episode: Jake Paul’s comments on Anthony Joshua, Sean Strickland, drama involving Israel Adesanya, Paulo Costa, and Josh Hokit, and the question of Mikey Musumeci entering MMA. Plus, a BKFC cheap shot, Oregon vs. USC, and Jake Hager’s eye injury.

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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, including what kind of coach Gable Steveson needs as he continues developing in MMA and whether a fighter like Jon Jones being an all-time great means his knowledge naturally translates to teaching.

Brendan also reveals his dream opponent, debates size vs. skill in wrestling, BJJ and MMA, compares Gi vs. No-Gi BJJ, and builds his ultimate one-weight-class fight card.

Plus: Gable Steveson’s future, Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria, prime Daniel Cormier in today’s heavyweight division, Arman Tsarukyan, Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua, TKO equity and more.

Submit your questions for the next Sunday Fan Questions episode in the comments.

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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.
Brendan reacts to the latest UFC 332 news and matchups, talks about the continued growth of UFC BJJ, discusses a question about Islam Makhachev as one of the top 3 fighters in the world today. He also dives into the comparisons between Alex Pereira and Mike Tyson.
Plus, Brendan responds to comparisons between his own early MMA career and Gable Steveson’s transition into fighting, answers questions from the live chat, and gives his perspective on the latest UFC and combat sports headlines.
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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 breaking his silence after his shocking KO loss. On Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 538, Brendan reacts to Gaethje saying Topuria may never be champion again, what the loss means for Ilia’s future, and where the division goes from here. Plus, Gable Steveson speaks publicly following the stunning result against Sean Sharaf, and Brendan examines what comes next for the Olympic gold medalist after one of the biggest surprises of UFC 331. The episode also covers the latest UFC news, MMA headlines, fight analysis, championship picture, matchmaking, and everything happening around the fight world. What do you think — is Ilia Topuria really done as a UFC champion, and where should Gable Steveson go from here? Subscribe to The Schaub Show / Big Brown Breakdown for weekly UFC breakdowns, MMA news, fight predictions, reactions, and analysis from Brendan Schaub.

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