UFC President Dana White Has Fallen Into an Online Feud With Former Fighter Brendan Schaub And it’s Hilarious…
Dana White might not look after his fighters very well, but one thing the UFC president can absolutely guarantee is an entertaining feud with another member of the MMA world, at least once a year. He’s reignited a rivalry with a former adversary in Brendan Schaub.
Schaub is a very recognizable face to hardcore MMA followers. A former heavyweight and collegiate footballer, he had a record of 10 wins and 5 losses in professional MMA, beating the likes of Matt Mitrione, Gabriel Gonzaga, and Miko Cro-Cop. Now he hosts two successful podcasts, is a frequent guest on the Joe Rogan Experience, and is a comedian to boot.
Why did White and Schaub fall out? Well, it all started when Israel Adesanya responded to Schaub’s analysis of champion kickboxer Gokhan Saki’s loss by KO at UFC 226. Schaub responded to ‘The Last Stylebender,’ and then Dana White got involved. It all escalated very quickly.
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Not Impressed
It all started because Adesanya wasn’t impressed by Schaub’s analysis of Saki’s UFC loss last weekend. Basically, Schaub said that high-level kickboxers and boxers often struggle to adapt to MMA when they make the move over, and said that it never translates. Adesanya eye-rolled and Dana White leaped in:
“Such a f***in tool!!!! What the f*** does this idiot know about the sport or the business? ?? @laststylebender for u to be listening to one word from this MORON is a waste of ur time. Guy went 6-5 in the UFC!!! The only thing he could teach you is how to get KO’ed. Tune idiots like this out.”
Woah. Steady on Dana. To be fair Schaub actually made a solid point. He was referring to fighters with little or no MMA experience thinking they could just walk into MMA and take over. Like Saki who was rocked in his first fight, and totally smashed in his second. The likes of Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Valentina Schevenko, and Adesanya himself all got lots of experience before jumping into the deep end.
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Schaub Strikes Back
Needless to say, Schaub struck back. He showed respect to Adesanya and explained his logic. However, he didn’t hold back with Dana White. No sir – not at all. He wrote:
“You’re a monster. I was referring to guys with Lil mma experience (Saki) was my main point coming straight to UFC or major mma leagues. You have a tonne of experience in mma before getting to the UFC.”
“@danawhite whoooooooa look who got a break from folding Ronda’s laundry to jump on instagram. Bravo sir. He’s right @laststylebender what do I know listen to the fat bald guy who has never been in a fight in his life. Do that.”
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Impressive
You get the feeling Adesanya is sitting at home with a box of popcorn laughing at both men. The Nigerian-born New Zealander was hugely impressive last weekend as he dismantled Brad Tavares on the main card of UFC 226. He called out the terrifying Paulo Costa after the fight.
Adesanya is one to watch. As is this ongoing feud. It’s so wonderful when Dana White gets all petty.
