London Tour and Personal Updates

• 🎙️ Brendan Schaub is recording this episode from London at 5 AM, after his final show at the Leicester Theater, fueling himself with fruit pastels and wine gums due to a disrupted diet.
• 🇬🇧 He expresses gratitude for his London experience, noting his mother's birthplace and the amazing crowds, though he found the service lacking due to the no-tipping culture.
• 🛍️ Schaub enjoyed exploring London, visiting the Tower of London (skipping the Royal Jewels line), experiencing the torture chamber, and noting the high-end shopping scene.

UFC 214 Recap

• 🥋 Brian Ortega secured a surprising guillotine choke victory against Renato Moicano in the third round, impressing Schaub but raising concerns about his ability to consistently pull off wins against top-tier opponents.
• 🏆 Sterling earned a significant win against Renan Barão at a catchweight of 140 lbs, a career-best for Sterling.
• 💔 Ricardo Lamas outclassed Jason Knight, a result Schaub felt was a tough matchup for Knight, suggesting management should have protected him from such a high-level opponent so early.
• 💥 Jimmie Rivera vs. Thomas Almeida was mentioned as a fight where Almeida looked good but Rivera ultimately won.
• 👑 Demetrious Johnson was praised for his dominance, with Schaub questioning if his current approach and self-belief would be enough against elite fighters like Dillashaw, Jones, or Cormier.
• 🔥 Robbie Lawler vs. Donald Cerrone was a highly anticipated fight, with Schaub believing Lawler won rounds one and three, disagreeing with claims of a robbery and explaining Cerrone's high strike count was due to Lawler's pressure.
• 👩‍👧‍👦 Cyborg vs. Tonya Evinger saw Cyborg win decisively, with Evinger being called "Zombie Mom" for her toughness, though she was ultimately outmatched.
• 😴 Tyron Woodley vs. Demian Maia was described as an incredibly boring fight, leading to audience walkouts, with Schaub criticizing both fighters for a lack of action and Woodley for not engaging.
• 🏆 Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier saw Jones win via head kick KO. Schaub predicted Jones would face ring rust initially but would come alive later, and suggested Cormier, at 38, should consider retirement given his cushy UFC roles and the unlikelihood of beating Jones.

Current Events and Boxing/MMA Talk

• 🥊 Regarding the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight, Schaub discussed a bet involving a "dick pic" if McGregor didn't last 12 rounds, calling it a joke that escalated. He also noted Mayweather's offer of 8oz gloves, which Schaub dismissed as irrelevant due to fight sanctioning rules.
• 🗣️ Tyron Woodley reportedly demanded a public apology from Dana White for criticizing his performance, with Schaub speculating it might involve racist comments from UFC brass.
• 😢 Michael Bisping criticized Daniel Cormier for crying after his loss to Jones, a sentiment Schaub strongly disagreed with, viewing Cormier's emotion as a sign of his passion and humanity.
• 👴 Chael Sonnen believes Chuck Liddell will be his next opponent, a matchup Schaub finds less appealing than Sonnen facing current contenders, arguing that too many legend vs. legend fights hinder Bellator's growth.
• 📸 Conor McGregor's team released sparring photos showing Paulie Malignaggi being knocked down, which Malignaggi felt was a manipulative portrayal, hoping for the release of unedited footage.
• 📉 Ticket sales for Mayweather vs. McGregor were reported to be slow, with high prices cited as a reason, leading Schaub to suggest a price drop is necessary.
• 🏆 Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko rematch talks were overshadowed by Klitschko's retirement announcement, which Schaub supported, calling it a great career and a phenomenal fight.
• 🗓️ Upcoming fights mentioned include Sergio Pettis vs. Brandon Moreno and Joe Diaz vs. Francisco Trinaldo, with Schaub questioning the placement of Rashad Evans vs. Sam Alvey on the undercard.
• ✈️ Schaub confirmed upcoming shows in Manchester, Dublin, Pasadena, and Long Beach, encouraging fans to buy tickets.