JRE MMA Show #43 with Brendan Schaub

Rogan and Schaub argue that while Khabib’s wrestling is elite, Conor’s timing, footwork, counterpunching, and improved boxing make early takedowns difficult and create real knockout danger; they expect a brutal, back-and-forth fight rather than a one-sided mauling.

They highlight Mousasi’s win streak over top names and his dismantling of Rory MacDonald, noting the UFC chose not to match Bellator’s offer; Rogan suggests Mousasi might be top-three at middleweight globally, underscoring how politics and contracts shape rosters.

The discussion of Jon Jones, Josh Barnett, and Sean O’Malley shows how trace positives, lengthy investigations, and talk of “substantial assistance” (snitching) can ruin reputations and cost fighters prime earning years, even when tainted supplements are plausible.

On Louis C.K., they argue that simply returning to stage isn’t enough; a direct, sincere video apology, explanation of past thinking, evidence of change, and tangible support for women could help rebuild trust without erasing the seriousness of his behavior.

Rogan emphasizes filming and re-watching sets, micro-editing wording and movement, and doing multiple shows per night to ‘find’ bits; both note how comics can stagnate by repeating material, avoiding tape review, and failing to refine or replace jokes.