Fan Questions: Jon Jones, McGregor & the UFC Contract Problem

Brendan Schaub answers fan questions on this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, covering Conor McGregor’s return, UFC contracts, fighter pay, Dana White, Jon Jones, Ronda Rousey, the White House UFC card, and the future of MMA outside the UFC.Brendan breaks down why Conor McGregor staying off social media could be a good sign, why his next two UFC fights may set up a massive free agency move, and how a potential Nate Diaz trilogy on Netflix/MVP could become the biggest payday of his career. He also goes in on UFC contracts, explaining why fighters like Jon Jones cannot simply leave, how fight offers can extend deals, and why the UFC’s structure keeps talent from testing the market.The episode also covers Dana White announcing Conor vs Max Holloway during the MVP event, UFC ticket value for the White House card, Ronda Rousey’s possible next opponent, whether young fighters should chase the UFC, and why fighter pay transparency is still a major issue in MMA.Subscribe for more UFC news, MMA talk, fan questions, fight breakdowns, and Brendan Schaub’s takes on the combat sports world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.