Brendan Schaub breaks down the recent Dustin Poirier airport incident and opens up about the reality many UFC fighters face after retirement. From addiction and identity loss to purpose, discipline, and mental health, this episode dives deep into what really happens when elite athletes walk away from competition. Brendan shares personal stories about his own transition from fighting, struggles with addiction, and why many former fighters spiral after leaving the UFC. The guys also discuss: Dustin Poirier’s statement Jon Jones and Conor McGregor comparisons Why fighters need purpose after retirement Alexander Volkanovski opening up mentally CTE, alcoholism, and athlete psychology Josh Van’s rise in the UFC Tom Brady, The Rock, and elite athlete mentality #DustinPoirier #UFC #BrendanSchaub #MMA #JonJones #ConorMcGregor #JustinGaethje #AlexanderVolkanovski #TFATK #BigBrownBreakdown Chapters 00:00 Intro + World Cup Talk 02:20 Dustin Poirier Airport Incident 04:00 The Dark Side of UFC Retirement 06:00 Why Fighters Lose Purpose 09:00 Alcohol, Fame & Fighter Lifestyle 13:00 Brendan Schaub Opens Up About Addiction 16:45 Why Kids Changed Brendan’s Life 20:10 Dustin Poirier’s Public Statement 22:00 Why Justin Gaethje Should Retire Soon 24:00 Jon Jones, DUIs & Fighter Behavior 27:00 “You Have To Be Delusional To Be Great” 32:00 Work Ethic vs Delusion 34:20 Colby Covington Criticism 37:00 Breaking Down Dustin’s Airport Video 40:20 Conor McGregor & Fame Addiction 46:00 Tom Brady, The Rock & Purpose 49:00 Volkanovski’s Mental Health Comments 57:00 Josh Van’s UFC Future 1:00:00 UFC Branding & Sponsors