# Brendan Schaub Calls Out Dana White's UFC Pay Argument | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 505

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Published: 2026-05-29T14:50:00+00:00
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## Resource

Brendan Schaub breaks down Dana White's recent comments on UFC fighter pay and explains why comparing the UFC to boxing misses the bigger issue. Schaub dives into how the UFC scouts talent, why young fighters deserve better opportunities, and what separates MMA from other major professional sports. Also on this episode, Schaub discusses Khamzat Chimaev's reported weight-cut disaster before the Sean Strickland fight, Conor McGregor's new UFC deal and future plans, the UFC White House card, Darren Till's career resurgence, Rico Verhoeven's controversial loss to Oleksandr Usyk, and the biggest stories happening across combat sports. Big Brown Breakdown delivers UFC analysis, MMA news, boxing discussions, fighter psychology, business breakdowns, training insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from Brendan Schaub. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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