Aljamain Sterling, Islam’s Next Fight & UFC’s Real Problem | TSS Ep. 496

About this episode

Brendan Schaub discusses key UFC topics including fighter pay, Aljamain Sterling's legacy, and upcoming superfights.

Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest UFC fan questions of the week, including Aljamain Sterling’s legacy, why UFC fans still disrespect elite champions, Islam Makhachev’s toughest possible superfights, and the growing conversation around UFC fighter pay transparency. Schaub also dives into Dana White, the Ali Act, UFC rankings controversies, White House security chaos, and why wrestling still dominates over jiu-jitsu in modern MMA. From Aljo’s path back to title contention to debates about Islam vs Ilia Topuria, Arman Tsarukyan, and future superfights, this episode covers the hottest topics in UFC, MMA, and combat sports. If you’re into UFC news, MMA fighter pay, Dana White controversy, Islam Makhachev, Aljamain Sterling, and Conor McGregor discussions, this episode’s for you. Fabletics - Shop now at https://fabletics.com/schaub to get 70- 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Take a quick style quiz and be sure to select schaub when prompted to unlock this offer. This is a limited-time offer, so don’t wait. Again, that’s https://fabletics.com/schaub for 70-80% off everything as a new VIP. Quince - Right now, go to https://quince.com/schaub for free shipping and…

People in this episode

Host: Brendan Schaub

Topics covered

• UFC fan questions
• fighter pay transparency
• Dana White controversies
• MMA superfights
• UFC rankings
• Aljamain Sterling's legacy
• Islam Makhachev discussions

Keywords

• UFC news
• MMA fighter pay
• Dana White
• Islam Makhachev
• Aljamain Sterling
• Conor McGregor
• superfights
• fighter pay transparency

Sponsors

Fabletics, Quince

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Organizations: UFC

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