Brendan "Big Brown" Schaub is a former mixed martial arts fighter with a distinguished career in the sport. He gained recognition by competing in the prestigious reality television show The Ultimate Fighter in 2005, ultimately securing a spot in the finale fight and earning a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Throughout his time in the UFC, Schaub accumulated an impressive record of six wins, with one of his most notable victories being against his personal hero, the legendary Croatian fighter Mirko Cro Cop.
Following his departure from professional fighting, Schaub made the decision to retire from the sport, citing concerns for his well-being expressed by his friend and fellow UFC commentator Joe Rogan. Additionally, Schaub was dissatisfied with the UFC's partnership with Reebok, which led him to shift his focus towards other pursuits. At the time, Schaub was already operating a highly successful podcast, which allowed him to transition into full-time podcasting, acting, and stand-up comedy.
As a renowned podcaster, Schaub co-hosts The Fighter and the Kid alongside comedian and actor Bryan Callen, and is a recurring guest on The Joe Rogan Experience, one of the most popular and successful podcasts worldwide. In his personal life, Schaub is married to actress Joanna Zanella, with whom he has two sons, Tiger Pax Schaub and Boston J. Schaub.
