Brendan Schaub doesn’t hesitate to speak his mind about MMA-related subjects. Apparently, though, that outspokenness has cost him some work.

Schaub (10-5 MMA, 6-5 UFC), a recently retired UFC heavyweight, said he no longer will serve as an analyst on “UFC Now,” a weekly program that streams on UFC Fight Pass, the UFC’s digital network. He said he and UFC officials have a difference of philosophy, which led to the dismissal of his services.

Schaub, a runner-up on “The Ultimate Fighter 10,” explained the situation on his weekly podcast, “The Fighter and The Kid.”

“It’s come to my attention, ‘Big Brown,’ and these aren’t my words, is too controversial and doesn’t fall in line like the rest,” Schaub said. “I guess I’m unsupportive of certain issues that link up with the UFC. So you won’t see ‘Big Brown’ on ‘UFC Now’ anymore. I have (been banned).”

When reached by MMAjunkie, a UFC official confirmed Schaub is no longer involved with the program but declined to elaborate.

Although several fighters such as Kenny Florian, Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping have rotated in and out of hosting duties on “UFC Now,” Schaub confirmed he’ll no longer be part of the rotation.

Schaub vented some frustration about the situation, but he said he’s not regretful because he’s unwilling to change his opinions. The 32-year-old was one of the first to speak negatively about the UFC’s Athlete Outfitting deal with Reebok and has made other disparaging comments about the promotion’s business ventures.

Additionally, Schaub said that despite the loss of future “UFC Now” appearances, he still has his podcast, which he’ll use as a platform to speak his mind.

“I’m sorry. I’m supposed to pretend this Reebok deal is good for everyone? I can’t do it,” Schaub said. “I can’t (tow the company line). I can’t get in line. Yeah (I really got banned). … Listen, I’m just not that guy. In a line of horses, I am the zebra, and I’m not doing that, man. Thank god. Don’t get it twisted. There’s no show on UFC Fight Pass bigger than ‘The Fighter and The Kid.’ You can take your show and kick rocks.

“I’m trying not to get emotional. For sure it hurts my feelings, but it’s going to help this show because the reason I always didn’t want to talk about fights in-depth too much on ‘Fighter and The Kid’ is because I did it for other shows all the time. Now I don’t have to do that. So I got that news and yeah. I just found out from my manager. I’m so bummed out because I had so much fun with the 90 viewers. I have my own show that’s way bigger.”

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