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Published Apr 4, 2018

JRE MMA Show #21 with Brendan Schaub

Join Joe Rogan and Brendan Schaub as they dive into the art of comedy, innovative training techniques, and the influential role of parenting, while also tackling the challenges faced in the world of MMA, including Khabib Nurmagomedov's career complexities and the frustrations of fight promotions.
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  • Khabib's Challenges

    and explore the challenges faced by in his career. Despite his impressive 25-0 record, some critics argue that Khabib lacks signature wins against top-tier opponents. However, highlights Khabib's grappling prowess, noting how he dominated Edson Barboza, a feat many thought impossible 1.

       

    Ferguson-Khabib

    The potential matchup between Khabib and is a hot topic. believes Ferguson's versatile fighting style could truly test Khabib's skills, offering a chance to see Khabib against a well-rounded opponent 2. adds that Ferguson's endurance and ability to fight off his back make him a formidable challenge for Khabib.

       

    Promotion Frustrations

    Frustrations in fight promotions are evident, especially with fights that repeatedly fall through. and discuss the financial and emotional toll of promoting fights like Khabib vs. Ferguson, which has been attempted multiple times without success 3. They also touch on the challenges of promoting fighters like Ben Askren, who, despite his talent, remains relatively unknown to casual fans 4.

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