Brendan watches a viral fight from Russia and gives his take on the fight. BELOW THE BELT explores the intersection of combat sports and pop culture through the eyes of former fighter, comedian and red carpet host Brendan Schaub. The program discusses the latest news in combat sports and popRead More →
Brendan Schaub talks through the Canelo vs. GGG rematch while enjoying a fresh cup.Read More →
Brendan takes a look at the best knockouts from around the web.Read More →
Brendan admits to being as guilty as anyone on diminishing how good Tyron Woodley is because of his recent style match ups and the trance of the UFC’s narrative painting Woodley as “boring.”Read More →
Brendan picks Tatiana Suarez to be a long reigning champion in the UFC out of everyone else on the roster. Brendan talks about Jessica Andrade and how she should be up next for the strawweight title and has the best KO in women’s sports combat history (outside of Holm’s head kick vs Rousey).Read More →
Brendan recaps UFC 228 and rants on the UFC rooting for Tyron Woodley to lose, painting him in the wrong light, and why Woodley is fighting for more than just a win. Also, 2 rare submissions in one night, Jessica Andrade’s impressive KO, Tatiana Suarez’s future as a long reigning champion….Read More →
WBA Welterweight Champion Keith Thurman sits down with Brendan Schaub to cover his comeback and overall career expectations.Read More →
Brendan talks about Woodley vs. Till and breaks down how Till’s size is a pro and con.Read More →
Brendan breaks down/makes picks for UFC 228 Till vs Woodley and Danny Garcia vs Shawn Porter, and talks breaking MMA & boxing news/events, Logan Paul’s response to Brendan, Dana White’s response to Logan, Donald Cerrone’s drama with Mike Winklejohn, Mike Perry and Diego Sanchez, Darren Till’s convincing confidence, Floyd vs Conor 2 rumors, fan questions and much more!Read More →
Brendan talks about heavyweight boxer Curtis Harper leaving the ring before the fight.Read More →
Brendan recaps Logan Paul vs. KSI, how it generated massive viewership numbers, and how easy it is to promote a fight.Read More →
Brendan recaps UFC Gaethje vs Vick and discusses Logan Paul vs KSI generating massive viewership numbers. He also talks breaking MMA & boxing events/news, Ortega vs Holloway rebooking, Stephen Thompson vs Robbie Lawler, Tony Ferguson vs Anthony Pettis, Paige Van Zant vs Rachael Ostovich, disappointment over Chael vs Fedor poster,Read More →
Brendan talks about the flawed drug testing system, USADA, and how Jon Jones was tested only once in 2018.Read More →
Brendan discusses expectations of former WSOF lightweight champion Justin Gaethje ahead of his matchup against James Vick, who finally gets a dance partner in the top of the 155 division.Read More →
Brendan breaks down Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury, a 12-round matchup for Wilder’s WBC Heavyweight World Championship on SHOWTIME PPV. The 6-foot-7 Deontay Wilder is 40-0 with 39 knockouts and American’s only heavyweight champion since 2007. The 6-foot-9 Tyson Fury is a former IBF, WBA and WBO Champion who has never been defeated in 27 professional fights.Read More →
Brendan discusses the Wilder vs Fury announcement and breaks down/makes picks for UFC Gaethje vs Vick. He also talks breaking MMA & boxing events/news, why he believes Fury is a tougher match up for Wilder and why this fight is a win-win for everyone including Anthony Joshua. Also, Ngannou vs Blaydes 2, Jon Jones’ skeptical USADA testing, Brock Lesnar’s smaller body, Monster trucks, El Chapo, “thicc” runners, fan questions and much more.Read More →
Brendan rants on the UFC passing on Nick Newell while choosing to promote Greg Hardy.Read More →
Brendan rants on the UFC passing on Nick Newell while choosing to promote Greg Hardy and talks Ben Askren’s potential entrance into the UFC, Darren Till’s controversial statement about choosing legacy over everything else, GSP open to celebrity fights and more breaking MMA events/news. He also recaps his trip toRead More →
Predictions on UFC 230 main event headliner, first guess is Jon Jones’ return to his hometown.Read More →
Brendan talks about judging/biased arguments on Henry Cejudo winning vs. Demetrious ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson.Read More →
T.J. Dillashaw joins Brendan in-studio for this bonus episode. The guys talk about UFC’s hard push on Cody Garbrandt over him and T.J. having Garbrandt’s number, why he believes Dominic Cruz feels entitled and doesn’t deserve the next title shot, plans on challenging Henry Cejudo at 125, Duane Bang LudwigRead More →
Brendan recaps UFC 227 and talks Conor vs Khabib & Nate Diaz vs Dustin Poirier official fight announcements, judging during Henry Cejudo’s win over Demetrious Johnson, defining true take downs, why DJ’s loss is a win-win for him and the UFC, how TJ Dillashaw’s focus on boxing won him theRead More →
Mikey Garcia demands a fight against welterweight champ Errol Spence Jr. Tyson Fury may be sneaking his way into a fight with heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and Brendan thinks it could be a dangerous matchup. BELOW THE BELT explores the intersection of combat sports and pop culture through the eyesRead More →
Speculative fight talk and potential matchups for Conor McGregor and some of the other MMA greats.Read More →