“My Family Was Really Mad at Joe…”: Ex-UFC Heavyweight Reveals How Joe Rogan Infuriated His Family While Pressuring Him to Leave the Promotion

Joe Rogan undeniably wields a profound influence over a vast multitude of people, and among those touched by his mentorship is the former UFC heavyweight fighter, Brendan Schaub. Beyond their UFC connections, Rogan and Schaub have forged a deep companionship outside the octagon. This bond is exemplified by Schaub’s frequent appearances on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience,’ where their camaraderie shines. Joe Rogan and Brendan Schaub often shoot the breeze on their popular podcast, exchanging witty banter and cracking jokes like old pals. They frequently hit the nail on the head when discussing trending topics and current events, pulling no punches with their opinions.

However, even the strongest of bonds can face challenges, and so did their friendship. Brendan Schaub revealed that, at one point, Joe Rogan’s support for him in making a crucial life decision of making the switch from the UFC for good upset his family.

Brendan Schaub’s family was irked by Joe Rogan

During a conversation on Chris Van Vilet’s podcast, Brendan Schaub earnestly reflected on Joe Rogan’s pivotal contribution in shaping his career transition from a fighter to pursuing his passion as a stand-up comic and podcaster. Schaub expressed profound gratitude, stating, “Obviously Joe gets all the credit, and that’s my brother, you know… He’s a major influence in my career. Like, nobody bigger than him.”

According to Schaub, Joe Rogan significantly encouraged him to switch from fighting and explore new avenues. However, this shift didn’t sit well with his family. Schaub candidly revealed, “My family was really mad at Joe. I told Joe this: my dad was pissed, my brother at him for that.”

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Brendan Schaub’s last fight in the UFC occurred at UFC 181, where he faced Travis Browne and suffered an opening-round knockout loss in 2014. Following this setback, Schaub chose a different career path altogether. He turned his focus to new pursuits, eventually establishing himself as a successful podcaster, running the ‘Thiccc Boy’ podcast and simultaneously appears on other shows, too.

Joe Rogan surely never steps down when it’s about uplifting others. What are your thoughts about this incident narrated by Brendan Schaub? Let us know in the comments below.

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