Brendan Schaub
| Brendan Schaub | |
|---|---|
| Born | Brendan Peter Schaub March 18, 1983 Aurora, Colorado, United States |
| Other names | The Hybrid |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 242 lb (110 kg; 17 st 4 lb) |
| Division | Heavyweight (265 lb) |
| Reach | 78 in (198 cm) |
| Style | Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | Jackson's Submission Fighting, Grudge Training Center, Renzo Gracie Combat Team |
| Rank | brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 12 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts exhibition record | |
| Total | 3 |
| Wins | 3 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Website | http://www.brendanschaubmma.com/ |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Brendan Peter Schaub (born March 18, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist and former semi-professional football player for the AFL's Utah Blaze and as a member of the Buffalo Bills practice squad. He was a finalist and the runner-up of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights [1]
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Biography [edit]
Schaub was born and raised in Aurora, Colorado. He was an all-state performer in football and lacrosse at Overland High School after high school he attended Division III Whittier College where he was a member of both the football and lacrosse teams. Prior to his junior year he transferred to the University of Colorado, where he redshirted his first season in Boulder, first playing tight end before moving to fullback. He went on to appear in 26 games during his career at Colorado with no starts.[2] After college, Schaub played professional football in the Arena Football League with the Utah Blaze and also spent time on the practice squad for the NFL's Buffalo Bills.[1] He was a special guest on the Travel Channel show Ghost Adventures where they investigated the Peabody-Whitehead Mansion.
Mixed martial arts [edit]
After retiring from football, Schaub returned to Colorado where he began training in mixed martial arts. His father is a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Karate. He began boxing and practicing jiu-jitsu (before he started his NFL career), typically as a way to stay in shape. He found UFC middleweight contender Nate Marquardt's gym, High Altitude Martial Arts located in Denver. It was there and also at the Grudge Training Center, where Schaub splits his time that he met UFC Heavyweight contender Shane Carwin also a Grudge Fight Team member. The two became friends as well as training partners. Before long, Schaub became a Golden Gloves boxing champ and was later awarded his purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.[3]
The Ultimate Fighter [edit]
Schaub competed on the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter fighting for Team Rashad.[4] Schaub along with James McSweeney were the two fighters Rashad Evans wanted most as they both train with him at Team Jackson. Evans made Schaub his 2nd pick and the 3rd overall.
He fought on the fourth episode against Demico Rogers defeating him via first round submission with an anaconda choke and moved onto the quarter finals. In the quarterfinals, Schaub won his fight by knockout in the second round against teammate, Jon Madsen.
In the semifinals, Schaub defeated Marcus Jones of Team Rampage via knockout in the first round. This win advanced Schaub to The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale, where he lost by knockout in the first round to Roy Nelson.
Ultimate Fighting Championship [edit]
Schaub rebounded from his loss to Nelson with a 47 second TKO win over Chase Gormley at UFC LIVE: Vera vs. Jones.
Schaub fought Chris Tuchscherer, the main training partner for former UFC heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar at UFC 116. Schaub won the bout via first round TKO.
Schaub made his main card debut at UFC 121 in Anaheim, California on October 23, 2010. His opponent was former UFC heavyweight title challenger, Gabriel Gonzaga. For the first time in Schaub's career, the fight made it past the first round, and went the full distance in which Schaub was declared the winner via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Schaub had expressed interest in fighting Frank Mir or Mirko Filipović in his next fight and it appeared he would get his wish as a fight against Mir was tentatively booked for UFC 128 on March 19, 2011.[5] However, Schaub instead faced Mirko Filipović at the event, a day after his 28th birthday. Schaub won the Knockout of the Night honors with a third round KO victory after landing a perfect counter-punch.[6][7][8]
Schaub faced Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira on August 27, 2011 at UFC 134.[9] Schaub lost the fight via KO (punches) in the first round.
Schaub lost his second straight fight to Ben Rothwell via KO on April 21, 2012 at UFC 145.[10]
Schaub was expected to face Lavar Johnson on December 8, 2012 at UFC on Fox 5.[11] However, Johnson was forced out of the bout with a groin injury and Schaub was pulled from the card altogether.[12]
Schaub/Johnson instead took place on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157.[13] Schaub used his wrestling to control Johnson on the ground for a majority of all three rounds and won via unanimous decision. Johnson tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone in a post-fight drug test.[14]
Schaub is expected to face Matt Mitrione on July 27, 2013 at UFC on Fox 8.[15]
Championships and accomplishments [edit]
Mixed Martial Arts [edit]
- Ring of Fire
- Ring of Fire Heavyweight Championship (One time)
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finalist
- Knockout of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record [edit]
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 12 matches | 9 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 3 |
| By submission | 0 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 9-3 | Lavar Johnson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 157 | February 23, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Loss | 8-3 | Ben Rothwell | KO (punches & elbow) | UFC 145 | April 21, 2012 | 1 | 1:10 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| Loss | 8–2 | Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira | KO (punches) | UFC 134 | August 27, 2011 | 1 | 3:09 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–1 | Mirko Filipović | KO (punch) | UFC 128 | March 19, 2011 | 3 | 3:44 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | Knockout of the Night |
| Win | 7–1 | Gabriel Gonzaga | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 121 | October 23, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Chris Tuchscherer | TKO (punches) | UFC 116 | July 3, 2010 | 1 | 1:07 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Chase Gormley | TKO (punches) | UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones | March 21, 2010 | 1 | 0:47 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| Loss | 4–1 | Roy Nelson | KO (punch) | The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale | December 5, 2009 | 1 | 3:45 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Lost the TUF 10: Heavyweight |
| Win | 4–0 | Bojan Spalević | TKO (punches) | ROF 34: Judgment Day | April 12, 2009 | 1 | 0:52 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | Won the ROF Heavyweight Championship |
| Win | 3–0 | Alex Rozman | TKO (punches) | ROF 33: Adrenaline | January 10, 2009 | 1 | 1:27 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Johnny Curtis | KO (punches) | UWC: Confrontation | October 11, 2008 | 1 | 1:07 | Fairfax, Virginia, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jay Lester | TKO (punches) | ROF 32 - Respect | June 13, 2008 | 1 | 0:30 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States |
References [edit]
- ^ a b http://news.fightmagazine.com/introducing-the-ultimate-fighter-heavyweights-brendan-schaub-1272/
- ^ http://www.cubuffs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=600&ATCLID=23125
- ^ http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/MMA-Elite-Prospect-Profile-Brendan-Schaub-Part-II.html
- ^ http://mmajunkie.com/news/1/episode-no-1-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-10-heavyweights.mma
- ^ "Brendan Schaub vs. Frank Mir targeted for early-2011 UFC event". MMAjunkie.
- ^ "CroCop vs. Schaub at UFC 128". fightersonly.com. December 28, 2010.
- ^ "Schaub-‘Cro Cop’ Signed for UFC 128". sherdog.com. December 28, 2010.
- ^ http://mmajunkie.com/news/22900/ufc-128-bonuses-schaub-koch-barboza-and-njokuani-each-earn-70k.mma
- ^ "UFC confirms Brendan Schaub vs. "Big Nog" at UFC 134 in Brazil". mmajunkie.com. 2011-05-16.
- ^ "UFC 145; seven bouts shift to Atlanta". mmajunkie.com. January 20, 2012.
- ^ "UFC on FOX 5 adds Johnson-Schaub". mmajunkie.com. August 27, 2012.
- ^ Staff (2012-11-30). "Pulled groin forces Lavar Johnson out of UFC on FOX 5 bout with Brendan Schaub". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2012-11-30.
- ^ "Brendan Schaub vs. Lavar Johnson now targeted for UFC 157". MMAjunkie.com. December 10, 2012. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^ "UFC cuts Lavar Johnson following failed drug test, UFC 157 loss". mmajunkie.com. March 21, 2013.
- ^ "Matt Mitrione no longer suspended, meets Brendan Schaub at UFC on FOX 8". MMAjunkie.com. April 24, 2013. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
External links [edit]
- Brendan Schaub on Twitter
- Professional MMA record for Brendan Schaub from Sherdog
- Official UFC Profile
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