The Joe Rogan Experience #2498 - Brendan Schaub
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May 13, 2026 
Brendan Schaub, former pro MMA fighter turned stand-up comic and creator of Gear Heads Gone Wild. He talks high-stakes betting and how it warps fighter reputations. They break down matchups, weight-cut risks, and fighter pay. Brendan also dives into car culture, manual-driving passion, and his Tubi show.
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Joshua Vann's Lightning Striking At 24
- Joshua Vann stands out as a 24-year-old with arguably the best boxing in the UFC and elite offensive counters.
- Joe Rogan and Brendan Schaub note he dominated striking versus Tyra, though his ground game and defense still have holes.
How Betting Whales Trigger Fight Investigations
- Abnormal betting patterns before Joaquin Buckley vs. Sean Brady forced sportsbooks to limit wagers and UFC to check fighter health.
- Rogan explains money shifting from monitored 'whale' accounts triggered concern about insider information or injury leaks.
Don't Publicly Skip Grappling Prep
- Fighters should avoid public declarations that neglect grappling prep if their opponent can wrestle; overconfidence invites targeted gameplans.
- Brendan recalls Joaquin Buckley publicly saying he wouldn't work grappling, which cost him in odds and outcome.