# Justin Gaethje Changed the Lightweight Division Forever  | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 512 LIVE

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Podcast: [The Big Brown Breakdown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-brown-breakdown-222419)
Published: 2026-06-22T18:45:00+00:00
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Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest stories in MMA including Justin Gaethje’s rise to UFC lightweight champion, Trevor Wittman’s appearance on Joe Rogan, Conor McGregor’s future, and why the lightweight division suddenly feels wide open. Schaub explains how Gaethje exposed Ilia Topuria, why fighters no longer fear undefeated champions once the aura disappears, and why Jon Jones remains the rare exception. Also discussed: Trevor Wittman’s UFC glove controversy DDP vs Kamaru Usman breakdown Arman Tsarukyan vs Charles Oliveira UFC AI rankings Pat Barry & Rose Namajunas discussion Gable Steveson hype UFC future stars Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at http://shopify.com/schaub Progressive - https://www.progressive.com/ and see if you can enjoy a little extra cash back. 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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