Discussing the UFC’s heavyweight division Saturday night on his podcast, commentator Joe Rogan asked Brendan Schaub for his take on his next opponent recently switching camps.
Schaub faces Travis Browne Dec. 6 at UFC 181. After dropping a five-round decision to Fabricio Wedum in April, Browne left famed trainer Greg Jackson to begin working with women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey’s head coach, Edmond Tarverdyan.
“It can be good,” said Schaub. “Listen, I came to [Los Angeles] and switched things up. Obviously, I know Ronda very well and I know that camp pretty well. I’m not going to go into detail but I think it’s a great thing for me that he’s training there. I’ll put it like that. I think it’s a good thing for me.”
Rogan immeditaltey called Schaub on the comment, arguing he would have replied the same way ‘even if he didn’t mean it.’
“I promise I wouldn’t,” said Schaub. “I just wouldn’t say s**t. I’m 100 percent, dead serious.”
Asked by Eddie Bravo if he believed Browne made a mistake by joining Tarverdyan, Schaub simply replied, “100 percent.”
“I don’t give a f**k. I’m not worried about him. I’m worried about me.”
Schaub also denied that he had been given any indication of Browne’s training through the gym’s contacts.
Rogan then asked Schaub if he believed Browne’s move was brought about by Alistair Overeem joining the group at Jackson’s MMA in New Mexico.
“No, not at all,” said Schaub. “Travis beat [Overeem] and will never fight him again. I don’t think it had anything to do with it. They would never do that. There’s a chance, yes. Rankings don’t mean s**t, but the chance of them ever fighting again and doing rematches is not good unless you’re at a real high level.”
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‘Uneducated.’ Cris Cyborg says Ronda Rousey is ‘running away’ from her. ‘If she was so sure about everything she says, she would have already accepted to fight me like she accepted to fight Gina Carano at any weight, fight Cain Velasquez, (Floyd) Mayweather. Grow up, Ronda.’
Wandy retires. Former PRIDE great Wanderlei Silva announced his retirement via a video message to fans, blasting the UFC on his way out.
Silva cut, Rumble suspended. Thiago Silva has once again been cut by the UFC and Anthony Johnson has been suspended pending an investigation of alleged domestic abuse.
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Countdowns for Donald Cerrone vs. Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor.
Mark Hunt’s Octagon interview.
Highlights from Bellator 125.
TTTHS.
Dominick Cruz’s comeback.
Unnecessary MMA censorship.
Long watches.
Fight Night Japan: Post-fight Presser
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UFC Japan Hunt vs. Nelson Bathrobe Review + MMA Bunker on Wandy Silva, Rumble + Thiago
TWEETS
Check out our Pros React piece for instant reaction from UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson.
Victory lap.
Much respect to Gomi, it was an honor. At the same time, it was AMAZING to be the first to TKO him. @JuryJJ pic.twitter.com/1IgmgEWEV8
— Myles Jury (@FuryJury) September 21, 2014
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Finally landed back in the states! Feels so good to return home with another mark in the win column!
— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) September 21, 2014
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— ???????? (@StrasserKiichi) September 21, 2014
Please check this link (https://t.co/nAHykcbsVd). I wrote about last fight of UFC. Thank you 4 your supporting, I keep getting stronger!!
— Kyoji Horiguchi (@kyoji1012) September 21, 2014
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— ????/m.kanehara (@kinchan_com) September 20, 2014
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— ???? (@kikunokatsunori) September 21, 2014
Winning @ufc debut in Tokyo, Japan & 50k performance bonus! Great start and couldn’t be happier!!! @ufc @JuryJJ @danawhite @lorenzofertitta
— Johnny Case (@HollywoodCase) September 20, 2014
Better luck next time.
Thanks everyone for the support, just got caught. Thats what happens in the Hwy division. @lunarpages… http://t.co/8XQTEByOfk
— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) September 20, 2014
Thank you everyone for all the support and well wishes. I did not lose for lack of great coaches, training partners, family, friends, & fans
— Amir Sadollah (@amirMMA) September 21, 2014
I hope you enjoyed my performance tonight Mr @danawhite, I gave it my all ( but the judges didn’t agree). Don’t sleep on the Aussies!
— Richy Walsh MMA (@RichyMMA) September 20, 2014
Ya I know I sucked today my bad fans did not preform the way I know how but hay it’s a lesson well learned have to try for the next one
— Alex Caceres (@BruceLeeroyGlow) September 20, 2014
Rumble responds.
The shit ppl will say and the lengths ppl will go just to tell a Fucking lie is ridiculous. That’s all I’m going… http://t.co/fIbwf2F17S
— Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) September 19, 2014
I know that I’m gonna stay positive and not let bs get to me. I’ve worked too hard to get back on my feet to let… http://t.co/Lp8qJGxQto
— Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) September 19, 2014
I want to apologize to everybody for my language yesterday. It really sux being accused of something I didn’t do…. http://t.co/XAQ8ShMiyp
— Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) September 20, 2014
Sound good?
@Sara_McMann @ufc any time any place pretty lady!
— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) September 21, 2014
Matt brown are you good to fight yet? @IamTheImmortal
— Hector Lombard (@HectorLombard) September 22, 2014
Pls @ufc pls @danawhite what about me & @IamTheImmortal ?? pic.twitter.com/Zji0l17YDe
— Hector Lombard (@HectorLombard) September 22, 2014
Beefin.
@LukeRockhold @dc_mma whoo hard man arent you!Relax dick face.7 weeks until I make you my bitch, now go cup someones balls at the pool party
— michael (@bisping) September 20, 2014
@bisping @dc_mma I will make u look terrible Nov 8th, that’s a promise!
— Luke Rockhold (@LukeRockhold) September 20, 2014
Baby looks exhausted.
5 mile hike at 6000 ft with a 30 lb pack my heart my baby girl she gets her nature walk every day #GodIsSoGood pic.twitter.com/N2iBwN9mUH
— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) September 21, 2014
Love for Wandy.
Even tho we were enemies in the ring.. i was your fan 1st. I’m with u,and I’m going threw the same pain. #WarWand pic.twitter.com/o52kOf8oYz
— Quinton Jackson (@Rampage4real) September 20, 2014
My RESPECT to @wandfc for a Hall of Fame CAREER
— chael sonnen (@sonnench) September 20, 2014
@wandfc I have to say Thank you for standing up! I support your CAUSE! Much respect to you.Ppl & FANS need to hear your VIDEO!
— Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) September 20, 2014
Thank you! @wandfc pic.twitter.com/YxYSGvZ72Q
— DuaneBANG.com (@DUANEBANGCOM) September 21, 2014
video brought my wife to tears because she heard me say the same things for so long RT @wandfc: a new beginning. http://t.co/jYEZIJr7Ws
— Jon Fitch (@jonfitchdotnet) September 21, 2014
No matter how @wandfc career ended, he’ll still go down as one of the baddest, most feared s.o.b’s in the game. Loved watching his fights
— TJ Grant (@TJ_Grant) September 20, 2014
Outstanding.
“Guess who I’m drinking with. TANK ABBOTT!!” Not a text you want from your sister. But it comes with a sweet photo. pic.twitter.com/L04JY94LGW
— RJ Clifford (@RJcliffordMMA) September 22, 2014
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announced this weekend (Sept. 19-21 2014)
Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Matt Mitrione at UFC on FOX 13
Mike De La Torre vs. Mark Eddiva at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Rockhold
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