Brendan Schaub has been the subject of controversy this week after the former heavyweight contender made some less than complimentary comments about Brazilian fighters and his ex-girlfriend, Ronda Rousey.

When detailing his former relationship with the bantamweight champ, Schaub implied that he was 'too much of a man' for 'Rowdy', but took back his comments in his latest podcast. The former professional football player slammed the MMA media for twisting his words.

"I'm a huge Ronda Rousey supporter. I love that girl. I'll defend her to the death. I always do. Too much man? I would never say that. I'm a guy who watches romantic comedies, I like pop culture. I read some books, I drink coffee. I'm not that manly."

Schaub swears the media were listening to his every word on the 'Fighter Companion' podcast, desperately seeking some controversial comments over the reigning 135 lbs. champion.

"Right before we went on the air, I said every MMA journalist is watching the Fight Companion with their pen and pad out going, 'Please say something. Dear God, please something about Ronda. She's so hot right now, please say something about Ronda.' Hey TMZ, relax. This is what's wrong with mixed martial arts. Journalists, you need to listen: when you post this stuff, when you credit TMZ as a reliable source, man, that sets our sport back. Do you see NFL breaking news on TMZ? When you do this stuff and you twist people's words, it's not good man. You're setting the sport back."

Brendan Schaub has yet to fight since his knockout loss to Travis Browne last year at UFC 181 and is unsure of his future in the sport, citing a loss of money from the Reebok sponsorship deal and injuries as setbacks to his career.