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MMA veteran Matt Brown says Conor McGregor must actually walk to the cage and win at UFC 329 against Max Holloway; if he skips the walk or loses, it could spell the end of his relevance as a fighter, while a win could keep him in the conversation and potentially revive his career, though doubt remains about his long-term future.
Matt Brown argues that the UFC isn’t at a breaking point over fighter pay despite star grievances (Jon Jones, Ronda Rousey) and high-profile pay disputes; while Netflix-backed events and MVP signings like Diaz’s deal complicate the landscape, the UFC remains the dominant promotion with exclusive contracts, and Brown suggests only a major legal/market shake-up could truly threaten its position.
Matt Brown criticized UFC's White House card, saying the six-fight lineup didn’t live up to the hype and included fighters he hardly recognizes, like Zahabi and Kyle Daukaus, prompting questions about what they did to earn spots on this historic show. Zahabi will face ex-champion Sean O’Malley and Daukaus is matched with Bo Nickal, fueling debate over the event’s star power and selection.
MMA veteran Matt Brown criticized the UFC’s White House card, saying the six-fight lineup and the promotion’s hype fall short of the “once-in-a-lifetime” spectacle it promoted, questioning why lesser-known fighters were booked when more recognizable names were wanted; the event is headlined by Topuria-Gaethje with Pereira-Gane for an interim heavyweight title, but Brown argues the marketing overshadows the matchup quality.
Matt Brown, Harrell’s coach, says Harrell was knocked out on a takedown at UFC Houston and that Jacobe Smith continued punching after the referee tried to intervene, calling the late stoppage a shared fault—though Brown places more blame on Smith and says Hatley should have stopped it sooner. He notes Harrell fought on eight days’ notice and previously required brain surgery, but backstage he was fine and Brown remains confident Harrell will return stronger and could become a champion.
Conor McGregor received an 18-month suspension for anti-doping violations, but UFC legend Matt Brown criticizes the UFC's control over doping and questions the integrity of the suspension, suggesting potential bias and manipulation within the organization. Brown also doubts McGregor's return to fighting, citing financial and strategic reasons, and highlights concerns about the UFC's influence over anti-doping enforcement.
Matt Brown warns fighters about the dangers of continuing to compete late in their careers, citing Wanderlei Silva's brutal knockout and injuries as a cautionary tale, emphasizing the importance of health and finding a new identity after fighting.
Matt Brown warned fighters about the dangers of continuing to compete late in their careers after Wanderlei Silva's brutal knockout and post-fight brawl, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing health and finding new identities beyond fighting.
Ronda Rousey has hinted at a possible MMA return after nearly 10 years, but UFC veteran Matt Brown strongly believes she would be destroyed due to her long absence, injury history, and age, emphasizing that fighters can't easily return at a high level after such a break.
Khamzat Chimaev's dominant but uneventful victory at UFC 319, relying on wrestling and control, draws comparisons to Georges St-Pierre's style, with MMA veteran Matt Brown defending the strategy as part of the sport's reality and emphasizing Chimaev's ongoing development and potential for more exciting fights in the future.
UFC legend Matt Brown expressed skepticism over Jon Jones' dominant victory against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, suggesting that Miocic's age and long inactivity diminished the significance of Jones' win. Brown noted that Miocic, at 42 and after nearly four years away from the octagon, appeared slower and less motivated, which may have impacted his performance. Despite this, Brown acknowledged Jones' legacy as one of the greatest fighters, though he hesitated to overly praise Jones for defeating a past-prime Miocic.
Matt Brown discusses Dustin Poirier's strategy to beat Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, emphasizing the need for Poirier to focus on offense and pressure Makhachev to force uncomfortable takedown attempts. Brown highlights the importance of Poirier controlling the center of the octagon and making Makhachev react, rather than just defending against takedowns. Despite Poirier's preparation, Brown acknowledges that Makhachev's superior skills might still prevail.
Former UFC fighter Matt Brown harshly criticized Ronda Rousey for her recent comments blaming concussions and others for her career downfall. Brown dismissed her claims as excuses and advised her to show humility and hire a PR person to regain public favor.
UFC legend Matt Brown criticizes Ronda Rousey for blaming her losses on concussions and other external factors, suggesting she lacks humility and should accept responsibility for her defeats. Brown believes Rousey could regain fan support by showing humility and hiring a PR person, but doubts she will take the necessary steps.
Welterweight knockout king Matt Brown praises Ian Machado Garry as "championship level material" ahead of his fight against Geoff Neal at UFC 298, expressing confidence in Garry's striking abilities but acknowledging the challenge Neal poses. Brown believes Garry has the potential to be the best striker in the welterweight division and sees the negativity surrounding him as motivation to train harder and prove himself in the octagon.