# Anthony Smith May Never Recover... Here's Why | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 522

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Podcast: [The Big Brown Breakdown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-brown-breakdown-222419)
Published: 2026-07-30T19:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Anthony Smith is facing the biggest challenge of his career, and Brendan Schaub shares why this story hit him harder than most. On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan reacts to the allegations surrounding Anthony Smith, explains why he believes the conversation goes far beyond MMA, and discusses the difficult transition many professional athletes face after retirement. He also talks about mental health, addiction, CTE, and why judging fighters without understanding what they've been through misses the bigger picture. Later in the show, Brendan breaks down the new MVP MMA partnership, reacts to Ronda Rousey's latest comments about Hunter Campbell, discusses Ian Machado Garry's recent interviews, previews this weekend's UFC card, gives his betting insights, and answers fan questions. If you enjoy UFC news, MMA breakdowns, fight analysis, and Brendan Schaub's honest takes, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. 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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