Brendan Schaub Wife, Girlfriend, Brother, Net Worth, Height, Bio
Dylan Hughes
Updated on February 14, 2026
It is truly remarkable how a man can harness so much of their potential and put them to use at the highest level of their craft. Some people find it difficult to maximize a potential and succeed in it, let alone a mirage of talent. If you’re proud to be a comedian, actor, retired martial artist, TV host, commentator, and former college football player, you shouldn’t be surprised by the nickname “The Hybrid.” Brendan Schaub may be the perfect “jack of all trades”.
Biography,
Born March 18, 1983 in Aurora, Colorado, USA. Brendan’s mother, Debra, was British while his father, Peter Schaub, was American. Brendan attended Overland High School, where he began to hone his skills in competitive sports. He actively played football. He joined Whittier College and immediately became a member of the football team.
Brendan was quick to attend Whittier College before moving to the University of Colorado, where he played 26 games. Brendan also played in the Utah Blaze and in practice with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills.
Brendan’s UFC journey began when he became friends with heavyweight contender Shane Carwin. They trained together and soon enough he joined Ultimate Fighting Championship team Rashad, beating players such as Demico Rogers, Jon Madsen and Marcus Jones to reach the finals which he lost to Roy Nelson.
In October 2010, he made his debut at UFC 121 in California against former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel Gonzaga and won the match. In March 2011, he faced Mirko Cro Cop and beat him in the third round knockout after a well-placed counter punch and a four-fight victory. streak.
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During his career he beat many players including Johnny Curtis, Alex Rozman, Matt Mitrione, Lav Johnson, Chase Gormley and Jay Lester.
Towards the twilight of his career, BrendanSchaub lost a few contests. Brendan fought UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski in June 2014 and lost. In December 2014, he also lost to Travis Browne in the first round. Six months after the loss, Schaub announced he would be moving up to the light heavyweight division. On October 12, 2015, he announced his retirement.
wife/girlfriend
Brendan has the beauty and charisma to burn, which is why it has never been a challenge for the ladies to have fun. He dated American wrestler, actress and former mixed martial artist Ronda Rousey. For various reasons, the relationship was doomed from the start. Rousey had a brief relationship with fellow UFC fighter Travis Browne who knocked out Brendan in a fight. There were allegations of cheating between the two even after the breakup.
Brendan Schaub is dating the beautiful American TV presenter and actress Joanna Zanella. They got engaged in 2017. Prior to their engagement, the couple welcomed their son, Tiger Pax Schaub, who was born on February 21, 2016. It was rumored that the engagement was called off, but no official confirmation has yet been given.
Brother
Brendan is known to have a brother Jay Schaub. Not much information is available about him as he seems to keep a low profile compared to his famous brother.
the size
For a guy who has spent so much of his life fighting and staying fit, it’s no wonder he has an impressive physique. He is 6ft 4in tall and weighs 111kg.
Brendan Schaub Net Worth
One of the nice things about having multiple streams of income is the obvious financial flexibility it gives.
During his UFC career, Brendan Schaub won the Colorado-New Mexico Golden Gloves Novice title in 2007 and advanced to The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finals. He won both the ‘Heavyweight Rings of Fire Championship’ and ‘Knockout of the Night’.
After retiring from the UFC, Brendan embarked on media work; in 2016 released a series of sketches for digital download titled “The Fighter and the Kid 3D.” He also offers a “The Fighter and the Kid” podcast.
In an effort to advance his solo humor efforts, he performed at the Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, and Hollywood Improv. In 2017 he toured the world in North America, New Zealand, England and Ireland; its halls were all sold out.
In January 2018, Schaub co-hosted the Golden Globes, Oscars, People’s Choice Awards and Grammy’s after-shows. Brendan has a net worth of $3 million
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