brendan schaub
For Colorado native Brendan Schaub, that movie was the martial arts classic Bloodsport. [1]
At 6′4″ and 240 lbs, Brendan Schaub is an imposing physical specimen. [2]
But MMA would have to wait a while. [1]
It was during this formative time that he met and began training with UFC standout Shane Carwin and the two proceeded to establish a close friendship. [2]
He was crowned the 2008 Colorado Open Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Absolute Advanced Grand Champion (this included a win over UFC star Mike Nickels). [3]
Based on Brendan Schaub’s sneak peak of “The Ultimate Fighter 10,” the latest installment of the UFC’s popular reality series, MMA fans have plenty of reasons to check out Spike TV each Wednesday night. [4]
Sherdog.com, A property of CraveOnline, a division of AtomicOnline, LLC. [5]
- Get to know Ultimate Fighter (TUF) season 10 heavyweight competitor and former NFL star Brendan Schaub! [4]
For some time, it looked like football would be his future. [1]
The piece originally ran prior to Brendan making the Ultimate Fighter reality show on Spike TV. [3]
I come from a boxing background so we have some pretty big stand-up battles. [2]
Brendan played four years of football at the University of Colorado. [3]
With less than six months of formal boxing training, Schaub thought he would test his skills in the 2008 Colorado Golden Gloves tournament. [1]
‘When I’m training with guys like that on a daily basis, it makes my fights seem easy’. [3]
There is no question Schaub has made his fights look easy. [1]
Sources:
[1] The New Breed: Brendan Schaub | Bleacher Report
[2] MMA Elite Prospect Profile: Brendan Schaub Part II
[3] MMA Madness ” Blog Archive ” New Breed: Brendan Schaub
[4] Rising Star: Brendan Schaub - TUF 10 Competitor - tae kwon do, Quinton …
[5] Brendan Schaub vs. Johnny Curtis