UFC Fighter Pay Is Exploding… Dana White Has a Problem | TSS Ep. 485
The Big Brown Breakdown
Thiccc Boy Studios | PodcastOne
4.0 • 5.6K Ratings
🗓️ 20 March 2026
⏱️ 93 minutes
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Summary
Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest stories in MMA right now, including the growing controversy around UFC fighter pay, Dana White’s role, and why more fighters are finally speaking out.
From Michael Venom Page’s confusing UFC matchup to the stacked UFC London card, Schaub explains why hardcore fans know this weekend’s fights might be better than the rumored “White House card.” He also dives into why casual fans are missing out on elite-level talent.
The episode takes a deep look at fighter pay in the UFC vs boxing, including insights from Joe Rogan and Dustin Poirier, and why the current system could be reaching a breaking point. With names like Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, and Tom Aspinall shaping the future, is the UFC heading toward a major shift?
Plus, Schaub reacts to MVP’s situation, Bellator vs UFC talent differences, and why certain matchups make no sense from a business perspective.
If you’re into UFC news, MMA controversies, and behind-the-scenes fight business — this is a must-watch.
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| 0:00.0 | Right through the city like Brennan Shaw. |
| 0:03.0 | I'm on a mission to get it all. |
| 0:04.9 | Right through the city like Brennan Shaw. |
| 0:06.9 | If you ain't thick, please don't get involved. |
| 0:08.7 | And now, Brandon Sixth Boy Shaw. |
| 0:16.4 | Yes, sir. |
| 0:17.7 | Come back to, yeah. |
| 0:18.5 | Ha! |
| 0:20.3 | Thursday, March 19th. |
| 0:22.5 | What's happening, fam? |
| 0:23.8 | How's everybody doing? |
| 0:25.8 | Wish I could hear you. |
| 0:26.8 | Great. |
| 0:27.1 | Grand. |
| 0:27.4 | Wish this was live so we could interact back and forth because everyone's so nice to me. |
| 0:31.2 | That's cool. |
| 0:32.3 | The comments would be so nice if we did a live stream. |
| 0:35.5 | What's popping, fam? |
| 0:36.9 | Headed to the, uh,ed to the rodeo tonight with the fam. |
| 0:42.1 | Looking forward to that. |
| 0:42.9 | Had a grand old birthday. |
| 0:44.9 | But speaking of grand in London, it is going down. |
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