Okay, so, I’ve been meaning to put this down for a while now, my little deep dive into Brendan Schaub’s UFC record. You know, the “Big Brown” guy, used to throw down in the octagon? Well, I got curious about his fights, so I went on this whole journey, and let me tell you, it was something.
First off, I started where anyone would, just simple searches, punching in “Brendan Schaub UFC record” and stuff like that. Got the basic stats, you know? 10 wins, 5 losses. Looked decent on paper, a guy with more wins than losses, had to have been doing something right, right?
- Started with basic searches to get the overall record.
- Dug into specific fights and dates.
- Watched some old interviews and fight analyses.
Then I started digging deeper. I found this one site that had a breakdown of all his fights, the dates, the opponents, the whole shebang. December 6, 2014, against Travis Browne – that was his last one. Lost by TKO in the first round. Bummer. Before that, there was a split decision loss to Andrei Arlovski. But then, a win! He choked out Matt Mitrione with a submission. So, it wasn’t all downhill, the guy had his moments. He was in The Ultimate Fighter, made it to the finale, and even got a contract with the UFC.
There was this one thing I stumbled upon, some drama with Joe Rogan after the Travis Browne fight. Rogan, a good friend of his, had a heart-to-heart with him, pretty much suggesting he should think about hanging up the gloves. That’s tough, man. Imagine having a friend tell you it’s time to quit something you’ve dedicated so much of your life to. But he retired from MMA after his defeat in 2014.
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I even tried to find some of his old fight videos. Watched a pre-fight interview from UFC 145, where he’s talking about his prep and stuff. You can see the determination in his eyes, the fire. It’s not easy to get into that cage, you know? You gotta have guts, heart, the whole nine yards.
And guess what? The dude’s a black belt now! Got promoted in 2021. I mean, he transitioned to comedy and podcasting, but it seems like fighting is still in his blood, in some way. It’s kinda inspiring, seeing someone pivot like that after a tough career. He is also the host of a comedy podcast called “The Fighter and the Kid.”
So yeah, that’s my little adventure into Brendan Schaub’s UFC career. It was a rollercoaster, wins, losses, some drama, and a whole lot of respect for the guy. He fought hard, had his ups and downs, and then found a new path. That’s life, I guess, always throwing curveballs. Just gotta keep swinging.