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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On this episode of The Schaub Show, Brendan Schaub breaks down the story of Jack Doherty and three of his friendstrying to step up to Andrei Arlovski — and why that kind of confidence gets people hurt fast. Brendan explains the massive difference between influencer bravado and real fighting experience, why heavyweight legends like Arlovski operate in a completely different reality, and how internet fame can warp people’s sense of danger. The conversation highlights why stepping to a real professional fighter isn’t entertainment, isn’t a joke, and isn’t something numbers or followers prepare you for. The episode also dives into influencer fight culture, ego, clout, and why fans consistently underestimate what elite fighters are capable of, even later in their careers.

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