Back to the MMA Newsfeed

Schaub: Paige VanZant can't headline a PPV, Holm vs. Tate is a co-main

Brendan Schaub believes there is only one true female drawing card in the UFC, and none of the other ladies could carry a main event spot.

Brendan Schaub is no stranger to controversial opinions. The UFC heavyweight (currently in hiatus) has spent the last few months sharing his views on Brazilian fighters and drug testing, the Reebok deal, UFC fighter pay, and even his ex, Ronda Rousey. This time around, it's back to Rousey. Or more specifically, women's MMA and the lack draws besides Rousey.

Schaub was a guest on Joe Rogan's podcast, and stated that women like Paige VanZant, Holly Holm, and Miesha Tate aren't able to carry PPV cards like Rousey can (via Fox Sports):

"What's going to be interesting to see in the UFC — let's just say Ronda was like 'F--k this noise, I'm out, I've got so much money I'm Scrooge McDuck of girls' so she peaces out, what happens to women's MMA?