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‘The truth is’… Ex-UFC heavyweight settles MMA fighter vs chimp debate with brutally honest prediction

Brendan Schaub has no doubt about how he’d fare in a fight with a chimpanzee. The former UFC heavyweight spent years trading shots with some of the baddest men on the planet.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 9

Schaub On UFC 332 Main Event: 'Worst In MMA History'

Brendan Schaub has torched the UFC 332 main event as the worst championship pairing the sport has ever seen. The Oct. 3 card in Salt Lake City headlines Natalia Silva against Wang Cong for the vacant women's flyweight belt, which Valentina Shevchenko relinquished while recovering from injuries.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 28

UFC urged to implement new rule after Bella Mir loss as Brendan Schaub argues they’re ‘ruining careers’

Brendan Schaub believes the UFC is too quick to put prospects in the spotlight. Bella Mir suffered her first loss earlier this week after being a historically big favorite to earn a spot on the UFC roster.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 14

Islam Makhachev not even in the top 10 of ex-UFC star Brendan Schaub’s GOAT list: ‘Resume is weak’

Brendan Schaub does not seem to think too highly of Islam Makhachev’s accomplishments. The UFC welterweight champion has the chance to record a successful title defense in a second division after achieving multi-weight glory last November.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 29

Schaub Blasts Garry's Promotional Skills Ahead Of UFC 330

Brendan Schaub says Ian Machado Garry should shut up and fight. The former UFC heavyweight went after Garry's promotional abilities on his podcast, calling them the worst in the sport despite praising the Irishman's skills inside the cage.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 29

Schaub Tells Garry To Shut Up After Women Comment

Brendan Schaub wants Ian Machado Garry to stop doing interviews. Garry challenges Islam Makhachev for the UFC welterweight title at UFC 330 next month, but his recent media rounds have backfired badly, according to the former heavyweight.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 30

Brendan Schaub rips Herb Dean over repeated foul controversies

Former UFC fighter Brendan Schaub has slammed referee Herb Dean for enabling repeated fouls in recent fights, saying Dean's reluctance to deduct points invites fighters to cheat.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / June 30

'You Can’t Cheat': UFC Veteran Explains Why Shara Magomedov Still Far From Title Shot

Sharaputdin Magomedov improved his UFC record to 6-1 with a very controversial unanimous decision win over Michel Pereira at UFC Baku, but Brendan Schaub believes ‘Shara Bullet’ isn’t ready to fight for the middleweight title just yet.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 14

Joe Rogan celebrates Sean Strickland's career-defining win at UFC 328

Sean Strickland delivered one of his best performances to date when he handed Khamzat Chimaev the first loss of his career. Not many believed he stood a chance against 'Borz', but Strickland's heart and grit got him over the line in a showing that caught the attention of Joe Rogan.

MMA News / HITC / February 19

Brendan Schaub hits out at Dana White for Tom Aspinall ‘trolls’ after UFC 321 controversy

His comments came after Tom Aspinall suffered an eye poke from Ciryl Gane at UFC 321, a fight that ended in a no-contest. White didn’t appear to show much support for the heavyweight champion after the incident, which took place in Abu Dhabi.

Brendan Schaub mocks Canelo Alvarez for avoiding ‘Mexican Monster’

Recently, Brendan Schaub was given the daunting task of roasting some of the globe’s most dangerous individuals. Since stepping away from fighting in 2015, the former UFC heavyweight has built a new career as a comedian and podcaster.

Brendan Schaub roasts Canelo Alvarez to his face for ducking ‘Mexican Monster’

Brendan Schaub was recently given the scary task of roasting some of the world’s most dangerous men. The former UFC heavyweight contender has transitioned to become a comedian and podcaster since retiring in 2015.

MMA News / HITC / November 26

Kamaru Usman and Brendan Schaub question Dana White’s story about Ngannou

The former UFC heavyweight says the promotion’s history of behind-the-scenes “bullying” helps explain why tensions may have boiled over. Dana White’s claim

MMA News / HITC / September 26, 2025

Joe Rogan reveals ‘terrible’ health scare that led him to urge Brendan Schaub to retire

Joe Rogan has shared new insights into what led to one of the most talked-about moments in podcasting history. Brendan Schaub, a former UFC heavyweight contender, believed he could catch Cain Velasquez off guard, but Joe Rogan’s blunt reality check in December 2024 ended up pushing him towards retirement.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 8, 2025

Brendan Schaub names the one opponent he’d come out of retirement for on the UFC White House card

Brendan Schaub has opened up about the rival that could get him back inside the cage. ‘Big Brown’ hasn’t fought since losing to Travis Browne via brutal TKO on December 6, 2014.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / August 5, 2025

Ex-UFC fighter drops wild claim about Dricus du Plessis' future after Khamzat fight

Ex-UFC fighter Brendan Schaub raised a few eyebrows with a recent claim about reigning UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis. Undefeated since joining the UFC in 2020, du Plessis is scheduled to try and defend his middleweight belt for the third time against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 1, 2025

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