The Big Brown Breakdown

Conor’s UFC Return Is No Easy Fight & Netflix MMA’s Reality Check | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 503

May 22, 2026·1h 9m
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Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest stories in MMA and combat sports, including the future of Netflix MMA after the Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano card, whether MVP can actually compete with the UFC, and why Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou may be too expensive and risky to happen.The episode also dives into Conor McGregor’s rumored UFC return against Max Holloway, why Max is a dangerous stylistic matchup, and what could happen if Conor wins and gets pushed toward Islam Makhachev. Brendan also reacts to Dana White’s White House UFC card concerns, including the outdoor setup, bugs, weather, and production problems.Other topics include Jake Paul’s drawing power in combat sports, Colby Covington’s retirement, Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman rumors, Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje backup talk, Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn, celebrity boxing, BKFC at the UFC Apex, and 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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