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Brendan Schaub breaks down UFC 327, the latest MMA news, and a growing concern among fans — has the UFC become too corporate? From stacked fights like Yiri Prochazka vs Carlos Ulberg, Curtis Blaydes vs rising prospects, and Paulo Costa’s move to light heavyweight, Schaub dives into why UFC 327 is a must-watch… despite deeper issues behind the scenes. He also reacts to viral moments including: Jon...

Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest stories in MMA, including growing concerns around the UFC’s White House card and whether the promotion is losing its grip on casual fans. In this episode of The Schaub Show, Schaub dives into why superstar power still matters more than rankings, explaining how names like Ronda Rousey, Nate Diaz, and Francis Ngannou could outdraw current UFC champions on a mas...

Brendan Schaub breaks down the latest UFC drama as Nate Diaz goes off on Daniel Cormier in a viral podcast appearance. From calling out DC’s career to questioning analysts in MMA, Schaub gives his unfiltered take on whether Diaz has gone too far. The episode dives into Diaz’s recent comments, his ongoing beef with UFC fighters, and how this impacts his legacy in the sport. Schaub also discusses Co...

Brendan Schaub breaks down all the biggest moments from UFC Seattle, including Israel Adesanya’s performance, a brutal knockout, and the latest Jon Jones controversy with Dana White. Is Izzy still elite—or has he lost that championship edge? Schaub gives his honest take on Adesanya’s mindset and why he believes “that dog” might be gone when it matters most. The episode also dives into one of the c...

Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest questions in MMA right now — including the controversy around the UFC White House card, Jon Jones’ absence, and whether Dana White and the UFC are facing a serious star power problem. Is the White House card actually weak… or are expectations just too high? Schaub explains why the UFC might not have the roster or willingness to pay for mega fights involving s...

Brendan Schaub breaks down one of the most important weeks in MMA, including Israel Adesanya vs Joe Pyfer and why this fight could define Izzy’s entire career. Schaub dives deep into Adesanya’s recent losses, what makes Pyfer dangerous, and why this is a “young lion vs legend” moment in the UFC. He also explains how this fight could determine whether Adesanya continues fighting or walks away from...

Brendan Schaub breaks down the current state of the UFC following a disappointing UFC London card and explains why the promotion may be heading in the wrong direction. From boring fights and weak matchups to ongoing fighter pay issues, Schaub dives into why the UFC product feels “watered down” compared to past years. He reacts to Dana White’s comments on crossover boxing fights and explains why st...

In this episode of The Schaub Show, Brendan Schaub answers fan-submitted questions covering the biggest topics in the UFC and MMA right now. Schaub breaks down the ongoing debate around UFC fighter pay vs boxing, and explains why organizations like Zuffa Boxing won’t mix with MMA fighters anytime soon. He also answers questions about Conor McGregor, potential comeback fights, and whether top stars...

Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest stories in MMA right now, including the growing controversy around UFC fighter pay, Dana White’s role, and why more fighters are finally speaking out. From Michael Venom Page’s confusing UFC matchup to the stacked UFC London card, Schaub explains why hardcore fans know this weekend’s fights might be better than the rumored “White House card.” He also dives in...

Brendan Schaub breaks down the current state of the UFC and why things might be heading in the wrong direction. From Ronda Rousey’s explosive comments about fighter pay to the disappointing UFC White House card, Schaub dives into what’s really going on behind the scenes. Is Dana White still in control, or are corporate executives now running the show? The episode covers major topics including Jon...

In this episode of The Schaub Show, Brendan Schaub answers fan questions submitted by listeners covering the biggest topics in MMA and the UFC. Schaub breaks down whether the UFC is doing a better job with fight cards, gives his take on upcoming contenders and prospects, and reacts to fan questions about potential super fights and rivalries. He also talks about the possibility of Conor McGregor vs...

On this episode of The Schaub Show, Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest stories in MMA right now including Ronda Rousey’s criticism of the UFC, the ongoing debate around fighter pay, and why the UFC White House card is disappointing fans. Brendan reacts to Ronda Rousey’s recent comments claiming that many fighters in the UFC aren’t being paid fairly despite the company’s massive valuation. The...

Brendan Schaub breaks down the controversy surrounding the UFC White House fight card and why many fans feel the promotion failed to deliver the “greatest card ever.” Schaub explains why Jon Jones likely won’t fight in the UFC again, how negotiations fell apart, and why fighters like Francis Ngannou and others are making more money outside the organization. The guys also discuss: • Jon Jones negot...

Dana White says the White House card is coming… but what fight could possibly headline the biggest UFC event ever? In this episode of The Schaub Show: • Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira BMF title breakdown • Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira rumors • Conor McGregor comeback speculation • UFC rankings controversy • Why the UFC might be losing star power • Fan questions about the future of the sport Plus pr...

Now the only fight that makes sense for the White House card is Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira. In this episode of The Schaub Show: – Why Alex vs Jon is almost guaranteed – Why Jon is in the perfect negotiation spot – Why UFC 327 is stacked – Rico Verhoeven vs Usyk breakdown – Why these “super fights” might be losing steam – Khabib not top 5? Mighty Mouse debate – And the future of the White House mega...

The White House UFC card is getting closer… and there’s a major problem nobody wants to talk about. Brendan breaks down: Why Strickland vs Chimaev makes too much sense Why the UFC desperately needs American stars The real issue with the White House event UFC 327 being stacked… while other cards suffer Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano on Netflix Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 Ryan Garcia, Sean O’M...

Sean Strickland didn’t just beat Fluffy Hernandez — he made a statement. After a dominant performance, the only fight that makes sense is Strickland vs Khamzat. Stop the games. We break down: Why Strickland looked better than ever Why Imavov doesn’t make sense next Why the UFC NEEDS American stars Why the White House card complicates things Conor McGregor’s International Fight Week situation Ronda...

The fight world just got flipped. Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano is officially headed to Netflix — and people are already calling it bigger than the White House UFC card. Is that even realistic? In this episode of The Schaub Show, we break down: Whether this fight is redemption or money Why Netflix might not be releasing real numbers If the UFC actually wanted this on the White House card Why casual...

Tom Aspinall’s eye injury may be far more serious than fans realized. After multiple eye exams, surgery, and ongoing vision issues, the UFC heavyweight champion is dealing with complications that could impact his return timeline. We break down the injury details, rumors about vacating the title, and what this means for the heavyweight division moving forward. With uncertainty around Jon Jones, the...

On this episode of The Schaub Show, Brendan breaks down the rumored UFC White House fight card and whether it could become the biggest spectacle in MMA history. With talk of potential appearances from GSP, Conor McGregor, and Nate Diaz, the question becomes: is this the greatest super card ever assembled, or a promotional play aimed at casual fans? Brendan dives into: • Why legacy names matter mor...

The UFC looks strong on the surface — but behind the scenes, cracks are forming. From weak cards to heavyweight chaos, this isn’t the same machine anymore.  Brendan breaks down why recent UFC cards feel different, why the heavyweight division is dangerously thin, and how the business decisions fans never see are catching up to the product. We get into: • Why the Apex era changed fan expectati...

Dana White takes the stand in the UFC antitrust lawsuit, and the MMA world is already jumping to the wrong conclusions. On this episode of  The Schaub Show , Brendan breaks down what the lawsuit  actually  means, why the UFC business model isn’t changing anytime soon, and why fighters will never unionize the way fans think they should. Brendan dives into fighter pay myths, Conor McG...

Brendan Schaub breaks down  Alexander Volkanovski’s latest fight , what went wrong, and what the UFC  really  does to champions once the momentum slips. From Volk’s future at the top of the division to why some elite fighters never get the rematch they deserve, this episode goes deeper than the headlines. The crew also dives into UFC matchmaking politics, contender logjams, and how...

The UFC’s first major Paramount era card exposed huge issues — from Paddy Pimblett’s ceiling, to Justin Gaethje’s legacy, to the growing backlash over ads during fights. On this episode of The Schaub Show, the crew breaks down: Why Paddy Pimblett may never reach championship level What Justin Gaethje’s future should look like The real problem with UFC’s new broadcast model Why women’s MMA is facin...

On this episode of The Schaub Show, Brendan Schaub breaks down why the UFC feels different heading into its new Paramount era. From losing mainstream hype after leaving ESPN to Dana White’s shift in promotion style, the conversation dives into whether the UFC has lost some of the urgency and excitement that once made it unbeatable. The episode covers the challenges of building stars in North Ameri...