Talk about kicking a guy when he’s down.
Brendan Schaub, who lost via TKO to top contender Travis Browne at UFC 181 on Saturday, was joined by Joe Rogan on a podcast yesterday and the UFC commentator was harsh but honest with the heavyweight.
“You are a smart dude,” Rogan said. “You know about concussions you have had. The reality is, I don’t see you beating elite guys.
“You have no fluidity. When I look at the performances, you are not an elite fighter. I know what I am seeing. You are not recognizing.”
Schaub and Rogan are good friends so we don’t think the TUF 10 vet will take things to heart too much but “The Hybrid’s” tendency to leave his jaw open in recent fights worried the announcer.
Rogan added: “Are you comfortable getting knocked out three to four times in the next few years? You are not fighting at that level.
“You are going to get fucking hit man. I worry. You leave more openings, you have vulnerabilities. 15 minutes with an elite fighter. You can’t do that. Your brain doesn’t get better from punches. [Fabricio] Werdum, Cain [Velasquez] — they are another level than you.”
Rogan also let Schaub know, in no uncertain terms, his fighting style is not conducive to maintaining a long career because of his predictability in the octagon.
He said: “You telegraph too much. It is real obvious what you are going to do. You are predictable. Arlovski was a terrible fight.
“The reality of brain damage is that it doesn’t heal. The brain is a motherfucker. Shit doesn’t heal.”
Quotes via @Fight_Ghost
