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 watered down with too many fight cards, and why only elite fighters truly make life-changing money. Brendan also discusses the future of Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, the rumored White House card, and what the UFC needs to do to recapture the energy that made it a global powerhouse.

A candid breakdown of where the UFC stands — and where it might be headed.

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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 breaks down how the UFC continues to miss massive crossover opportunities — including a critical reaction to how Mackenzie Dern was handled at the Golden Globes.

The episode also touches on:

Dana White’s role as the UFC shifts media partners

Wrestling vs MMA reality (Luke Rockhold, Colby Covington, Bo Nickal)

The leaked Logan Paul vs Bradley Martyn fight footage

Why certain fights should (and shouldn’t) happen

How poor presentation damages fighters long-term

A wide-ranging breakdown of combat sports, media, and why execution matters more than hype.

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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 outside of it. The episode also covers the current state of the UFC heavyweight division, matchmaking challenges, prospects versus veterans, and what it really takes to reach a title shot. Brendan touches on boxing news, Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul’s rankings, pay-per-view changes, fighter pay, and upcoming UFC storylines. This is a classic Schaub Show episode — honest takes, fight analysis, and real perspective from someone who’s been there.

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