Brendan Schaub (2026) - The Strickland vs. Chimaev Breakdown
In this recap episode, Joe Rogan and Brendan Schaub discuss the recent performances and career prospects of various UFC fighters, specifically highlighting Sean Strickland’s victory and Joshua Van’s striking potential. They examine the physical and psychological toll of extreme weight cutting in mixed martial arts, using Khamzat Chimaev's health struggles as a primary example of the dangers involved. The conversation transitions into a broader critique of the UFC’s business model, where they debate whether athletes are fairly compensated given the lifelong neurological risks they undertake…
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