The Big Brown Breakdown

Brendan Schaub weighs in on UFC roster cuts and the fan backlash, plus your questions on Big Brown Breakdown LIVE Ep. 38.
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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, Episode 545.
Brendan examines Volk’s footwork and fight IQ against Evloev’s wrestling, Merab’s relentless pace against Yan’s technical advantages, and the uncertainty around Yan’s return after back surgery.
Also: Mike Malott’s knockout of Joaquin Buckley at UFC Edmonton, what comes next for Malott, the Farid Basharat–Dana White controversy, Aaron Pico vs. Losene Keita, Alexander Volkov vs. Rizvan Kuniev, and a possible Volkanovski–Justin Gaethje superfight.
Who wins UFC 333: Volkanovski or Evloev? Yan or Merab?

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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 departure, and Mighty Mouse calling the promotion “hypocrites.”
If the UFC is supposed to have the best fighters, why release athletes who keep winning? How much should entertainment value matter? And are fans being fair when they question Ariel and Mighty Mouse’s coverage?
Plus, UFC fighter pay and championship contracts, Joshua Van vs. Manel Kape, Alex Pereira’s heavyweight title path, and title defenses versus superfights.
Fair criticism or UFC hate?
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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 paid what they deserve? And who belongs at the top of the GOAT list? Drop your take in the comments.

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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 exit, fighter contracts, and why winning doesn’t always secure your spot in the promotion.
Also on Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 544: Alex Pereira’s dispute with Daniel Cormier, a potential Alexander Volkanovski vs. Justin Gaethje superfight, Bruce Buffer’s comments about Josh Hokit, Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan’s title picture, and possible Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Michael Morales matchmaking.
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