# Sean Strickland Exposed Khamzat’s Biggest Problem | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 500

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Podcast: [The Big Brown Breakdown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-brown-breakdown-222419)
Published: 2026-05-12T14:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Brendan Schaub breaks down the aftermath of Sean Strickland vs Khamzat Chimaev and why the fight may have exposed major questions about Khamzat’s cardio, finishing ability, ground-and-pound, and future at 185 pounds. Brendan explains why Strickland’s experience, pressure, jab, and ability to survive the early wrestling storm made the difference, while also looking at whether Khamzat should move up to 205. The episode also covers Joshua Van’s breakout win, Tatsuro Taira, Pantoja, Sean Brady vs Joaquin Buckley, Jim Miller, Bobby Green, UFC bonuses, and why the flyweight division may have a new star. Brendan and Nick also react to Dana White’s UFC White House card, Conor McGregor rumors, Netflix MMA struggling for hype, Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano, Nate Diaz, Francis Ngannou, and the power of the UFC machine. Plus, reactions to the UFC press conference chaos with Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira, Josh Hokit, Bo Nickal, Sugar Sean O’Malley, and more MMA news. Vanman - Give your eyes the care they actually deserve. Go to http://vanman.shop/Schaub and use code Schaub for 15% off your first order. That's http://vanman.shop/Schaub and use code Schaub for 15% off your first order. Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at http://shopify.com/schaub Progressive - Visit https://www.progressive.com/ after this episode to see if you could save 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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