The Schaub Show
The Schaub Show explores the intersection of combat sports and life in and outside the sport. Through the eyes of former fighter, comedian, and host Brendan Schaub, the show is an entertaining mix of truth, comedy, and rawness. Brendan is joined by some of the sport's biggest names and entertainers each week. Episodes include weekly insights into the sport. The show consists of deep dives with fighters during Food Truck Diaries, Friday Night Flashbacks, and Calabasas Fight Companion episodes, with a roundtable of co-hosts joining the Schaub show. Formerly Below the Belt, the Schaub show brings you inside the world of professional fighting.
Episodes
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 should leave the UFC to ma...
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 into why casual fans are miss...
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 Jones potentially leaving th...
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 Nate Diaz 3, why certain m...
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 conversation dives into
how 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 negotiations with the UFC
• Why the...
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 predictions for UFC 326 ...
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 event
The UFC needs something mass...
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’Mal...
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 vs Gina on Netflix
- Dana White ...
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 fans are reacting differently...
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 White House card, and poten...
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 more than rankings for a...
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 expectations
• How Bare Knuckle FC is su...
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 McGregor’s real value to the UFC, ...
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 timing matters more than ta...
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 facing a serious tal...
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 America, why the UFC feels water...
On this episode of The Schaub Show, Brendan Schaub dives into the latest surrounding Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, including their involvement in a Russian reality-style fight show and why their rivalry no longer hits the same.
Brendan explains why MMA nostalgia doesn’t work the way fans think it does, why legends don’t always translate into compelling modern content, and why it may be time to fully move on. He also bre...
Brendan talks about his daughter’s progress and why it put everything else into perspective, then shifts to a long breakdown of Gable Steveson, his potential future in the UFC, and whether Jon Jones is the right mentor for a young heavyweight prospect. Brendan compares Jones to other all-time greats, discusses mentorship versus talent, and explains why greatness inside the Octagon doesn’t always translate to guidance outsi...
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