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 business of MMA has changed since the early days of the sport and whether today’s

fighters have more leverage than ever.

The episode also covers Jon Jones’ future, the possibility of Francis Ngannou vs Jon Jones,

and whether a massive super fight could happen outside the UFC on a platform like Netflix.

Brendan also explains why fighters like Conor McGregor still dominate the sport’s popularity and

why the UFC may be struggling to create new superstars.

Plus the guys discuss the rumored Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight, the role of Dana White

in the modern UFC, and why some fans believe the promotion is becoming too focused on

business decisions rather than making the biggest fights.

If you follow UFC news, MMA controversies, fighter pay debates, and the future of the sport, this

episode covers it all.

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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 White House card disappointed fans

• The UFC’s Paramount deal and how it’s changing the sport

• Why fighters are leaving for bigger paydays

• Francis Ngannou, Netflix fights, and the future of MMA

• Whether the UFC is becoming too corporate

Is the UFC losing its edge? Or is this just the evolution of the sport?

Let us know what you think in the comments.

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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 this weekend.

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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 massive.

This might be it.

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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’Malley weight cuts, and more

Is the White House card actually in trouble?

Drop your thoughts below.

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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 vs Eddie Hearn drama

This is how the UFC actually thinks.

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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 than hardcore fans
• And what this means for the future of MMA promotions

Is this a spectacle… or a real shift in the fight business?

Let us know below 

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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 potential matchups involving Alex Pereira and other top contenders, the heavyweight division could be facing major changes.

Also discussed:

• Cain Velasquez release
• White House card rumors
• Jon Jones vs Pereira at 205 speculation
• Conor McGregor and Colby Covington rumors
• Sean Strickland vs Fluffy Hernandez breakdown

If Aspinall can’t return soon, what happens to the division?

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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 an event like this

• Whether Conor vs Nate 3 makes sense in 2025

• The possibility of a GSP return

• How this card could freeze entire divisions

• Why UFC 100, 200, and 300 set an impossible bar

• Whether Jon Jones, Alex Pereira, or Islam Makhachev fit into the picture

Is this a historic moment for the sport — or a spectacle-first approach?

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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 succeeding without competing directly

• Jon Jones, the White House card, and what the UFC owes its legends

• Why heavyweight MMA used to matter — and why it doesn’t right now

• The difference between “dominant” and “complacent” promotions

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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, whether Dana White still runs matchmaking, and why boxing continues to inflate stars while MMA stays controlled. There’s also a breakdown of Volkanovski vs Arman, the current contender logjam, and why “the greatest card ever” narratives rarely hold up.

This episode also marks the first edition of the second weekly Schaub Show episode featuring fan-submitted questions. Brendan answers questions sent in directly by fans, reacting in real time and digging deeper into topics the audience actually wants covered.

If you’re confused by the headlines or tired of surface-level MMA takes, this episode gives you the real context.

 Drop your questions in the comments for next week’s fan-submitted episode

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