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Brendan Schaub discusses Bella Mir's loss and the challenges faced by MMA prospects in the UFC system.

Brendan Schaub reacts to Bella Mir’s shocking loss on Dana White’s Contender Series and explains why he believes the UFC system is rushing talented prospects before they’re ready. Brendan breaks down Bella Mir’s MMA potential, the pressure of being Frank Mir’s daughter, why fighters need more professional experience before reaching the UFC, and why Dana White’s Contender Series should function more like a developmental league for MMA. Plus, Brendan discusses UFC fighter management, fighter pay, Bo Nickal, Kevin Holland, Jon Jones vs. Demetrious Johnson in the GOAT debate, and more from the world of MMA. Subscribe for more Big Brown Breakdown and MMA coverage. 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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