Brendan Schaub's NYC Trip and Bellator 180 Recap

• 🎙️ Brendan Schaub recounts his busy trip to NYC, including appearances on Barstool Sports podcasts and exploring the city.
• 🍕 He shares his experience with New York pizza, highlighting a delicious but surprisingly popular spot.
• 🍽️ Schaub also details a memorable Mediterranean meal and discusses the directness of New Yorkers.
• 🎭 He performed at Gotham Comedy Club for the first time with his brother in attendance and visited the Comedy Cellar.
• 📺 Schaub worked with Showtime, breaking down fights from an MMA perspective with Mario Lopez on a skyscraper set overlooking the NYC skyline.

Bellator 180 Fight Analysis

• 🏆 Schaub discusses the production and talent involved in Bellator 180, praising commentators like Jimmy Smith and Mauro Ranallo.
• 🥊 He highlights the controversial stoppage in the Michael Chiesa vs. Kevin Lee fight, agreeing with Dana White's criticism of referee Mario Yamasaki.
• 💥 The fight between Heather Hardy and 'Zombie Mom' was a standout, earning fight of the night honors.
• 📉 Schaub expresses concern over declining UFC ratings and the potential impact of the Mayweather-McGregor fight on other combat sports events.
• 🧐 He criticizes the UFC's handling of young talent like Sage Northcutt, arguing for better matchmaking and development.

Matt Mitrione's Historic Win

• 🥇 Matt Mitrione calls in to discuss his significant knockout victory over Fedor Emelianenko.
• 🤯 Mitrione admits he has little memory of the fight itself due to its speed and intensity, including a double knockdown.
• 💰 He expresses contentment with the payday and the victory, though he downplays the immediate need for a title shot.
• 🚲 Following his win, Mitrione celebrated by purchasing a used bicycle for his girlfriend from a pawn shop.
• 🎤 He discusses his future plans, including concerts and spending time with his son, while emphasizing his continued focus on training.

Boxing and MMA Commentary

• 🥊 Tyson Fury's prediction of Conor McGregor knocking out Floyd Mayweather is discussed, with Schaub offering a nuanced perspective.
• 🗣️ Schaub criticizes Fox Sports executive Jamie Horowitz for his comments about "owning" talent and the perceived misuse of The Fighter and The Kid's brand.
• 🎤 The ongoing negotiations for UFC's broadcasting rights with Fox are analyzed, with concerns about declining viewership and increased costs.
• 🎤 Schaub shares his thoughts on Ice Cube's Big3 basketball league potentially conflicting with major fight events.
• 🤢 A bizarre incident where a fighter defecated during a fight is recounted, highlighting the grossness of the situation.
• 🎤 Felice Herrig's claim that the UFC doesn't promote her due to her looks is debated, with Schaub suggesting she's getting lost in the shuffle.
• ⚖️ Scott Coker's stance on fighters being independent contractors and not being forced to wear specific uniforms is supported.
• 🥊 The sparring session between Cris Cyborg and Claressa Shields is analyzed, with Schaub acknowledging Shields' superior boxing skills but appreciating Cyborg's effort.
• 📉 The career trajectories of BJ Penn and Johnny Hendricks are questioned, with Schaub suggesting they should consider retirement.
• 🤕 Michael Chandler's injury during his fight is discussed, with Schaub agreeing that the stoppage was premature.
• 🎤 Manny Pacquiao's comments on Conor McGregor's chances against Floyd Mayweather are reviewed, with Schaub predicting a more entertaining fight than Pacquiao's bout with Mayweather.
• 🎤 The potential matchup between Chuck Liddell and Chael Sonnen is considered, along with other Bellator heavyweight contenders.