JRE MMA Show #94 with Brendan Schaub

Fighting Styles

Brendan Schaub and Joe Rogan explore the intricacies of various fighting styles, emphasizing their effectiveness in different scenarios. Brendan highlights Justin Gaethje's violent approach, noting his preference for striking over wrestling despite his wrestling pedigree. Joe agrees, pointing out Gaethje's ability to overpower seasoned strikers like Edson Barboza 1. Brendan also discusses the challenges fighters face against Khabib Nurmagomedov, whose wrestling prowess is unmatched, even against world-class wrestlers 2.

When you hear someone like Josh Thompson or hear these guys tell the stories about Khabib, like, I don't know if he'll ever lose. He's that good.

--- Brendan Schaub

Joe adds that Khabib's dominance is evident, having lost only one round in his career, showcasing the effectiveness of his fighting style 2.

   

Elite Mindset

The conversation shifts to the mindset and preparation of elite athletes in MMA, highlighting their unique dedication and work ethic. Joe Rogan emphasizes the rigorous training regimens that athletes like Greg Hardy undergo, which stem from their backgrounds in structured sports like football 3. Brendan Schaub notes that these athletes thrive in MMA because they prefer individual responsibility over team reliance, allowing them to shine based on personal performance 4.

There's more guys like that that don't want to rely on a team. You know, they don't want. Like, if the team they're on sucks, they don't shine, they'd rather kill what they eat 100%.

--- Joe Rogan

Joe predicts that more athletes from team sports will transition to MMA, seeking the autonomy and personal challenge it offers 4.