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UFC Fan Questions: Is the UFC Getting Worse? | TSS Fan Questions Mar 16, 2026

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In this episode of The Schaub Show, Brendan Schaub answers fan questions submitted by listeners covering the biggest topics in MMA and the UFC.

Schaub breaks down whether the UFC is doing a better job with fight cards, gives his take on upcoming contenders and prospects, and reacts to fan questions about potential super fights and rivalries. He also talks about the possibility of Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz 3, why certain matchups make sense for aging legends, and which fighters could become the next big stars in the UFC.

Brendan also answers questions about rising prospects in the sport, gives his thoughts on the state of UFC matchmaking, and discusses some of the most heated rivalries in MMA today.

If you want your questions featured on a future episode, submit them when Brendan posts the weekly fan question thread.

Topics include:

• UFC matchmaking

• Conor McGregor fight rumors

• Nate Diaz trilogy discussion

• UFC prospects to watch

• biggest rivalries in MMA

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Ronda Rousey Exposes UFC Fighter Pay | TSS Ep. 483 Mar 13, 2026

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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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Jon Jones Will Never Fight Again | TSS Ep. 482 Mar 10, 2026

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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’s Secret White House Card | TSS Ep. 481 Mar 06, 2026

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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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Alex Pereira Vacated the Belt | TSS Ep. 480 Mar 03, 2026

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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 UFC Has a BIG Problem at the White House…| TSS Ep. 479 Feb 27, 2026

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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 vs Khamzat MUST Happen Next | TSS Ep. 478 Feb 24, 2026

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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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Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano on Netflix… Bigger Than the White House Card? | Episode 477 Feb 20, 2026

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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 Career Might Be Over… | Episode 476 Feb 16, 2026

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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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GSP Return? Conor vs Nate 3? White House Card Breakdown | Episode 475 Feb 13, 2026

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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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