Highlights
- Brendan Schaub cancels upcoming commitments due to serious health issues faced by his baby daughter.
- Schaub emotionally reveals his daughter's ongoing illness and recent hospitalization, leading to the cancellation of his stand-up comedy performances and podcast.
- Despite their differences, Schaub receives support from MMA journalist Ariel Helwani and UFC fighters, with his video gaining nearly 2 million views. Schaub has successfully built a post-MMA career with various ventures, including podcasting, stand-up comedy, and a clothing line.
Brendan Schaub recently revealed the cancelation of his upcoming commitments, citing the serious health issues faced by his baby daughter. The former UFC heavyweight fighter and his wife, Joanna Schaub, joyfully welcomed their third child, Billie Isabel Schaub, in November.
Regrettably, 'Big Brown' disclosed that their newborn daughter has been confronting a persistent and severe illness, resulting in recurrent hospitalizations since her birth. Schaub shared on social media that his daughter was once again admitted to the hospital, necessitating the cancelation of his planned stand-up comedy performances in Nashville and Austin, as well as his podcast.
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Schaub Gets Candid About His Family
In a video, Schaub shared the following caption: "Gotta put the family first for once in my life. I won’t be on the pods the rest of the week plus Nashville and Austin tour dates are canceled. 💔"
In the video, he revealed that his daughter underwent emergency surgery and has been in and out of the hospital, struggling to find the right words as he choked up with emotion. He announced the cancelation of his upcoming tour dates in Nashville and Austin for the following week, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. Additionally, he mentioned that this circumstance would mark the first time in 12 years that he would miss a podcast appearance.
Despite ongoing feud, MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, set aside their differences to extend their best wishes to Schaub and his family. UFC fighters such as Belal Muhammad and Matt Frevola also expressed their support for the MMA fighter turned podcaster. As of the time of writing this report, the video has garnered nearly 2 million views.
Brendan Schaub’s Succesful Post-MMA Career
He Earned Much More Money In His Post-Fight Career
Following his retirement from the UFC, Brendan Schaub successfully transformed himself into a media magnate. He presides over a podcasting empire, featuring popular shows like "The Fighter and the Kid" and "Big Brown Breakdown," delivers humor from the stage as a stand-up comedian, and oversees the Thiccc Boy Network—a comedic hub producing podcasts, YouTube shows, and live events.
Expanding beyond media, Schaub capitalizes on his celebrity status through a clothing line, a documentary series on food trucks, and his own whiskey brand. With additional income streams from endorsements, motivational speeches, and strategic investments, Schaub has cultivated a diverse portfolio driven by his relentless work ethic and the unwavering support of his fanbase.
