Summary of Brendan Schaub SNAPS Over Bo Nickal’s Gameplan — Full UFC Breakdown | TFATK Ep. 1138

Overview of Brendan Schaub SNAPS Over Bo Nickal’s Gameplan — Full UFC Breakdown | TFATK Ep. 1138

This Fighter and The Kid episode (TFATK Ep. 1138) is a freewheeling mix of fight analysis, predictions, personal stories, news clips and sponsor reads. The hosts break down the weekend’s massive UFC card (top fights, matchups, stylistic breakdowns), debate Bo Nickal’s gameplan and coaching, share betting/livelihood takes, and pepper the show with anecdotes about family, travel, comedy tours, and viral news items.

Main topics covered

• UFC card preview / fight-by-fight breakdown (major matchups on the card)
• Deep dive on Bo Nickal vs. Rodolfo Vieira and whether Bo should wrestle
• Analysis of Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena (JDM)
• Predictions on Shevchenko vs. Zhang Weili (host wagers mentioned)
• Thoughts on other fights: Sean Brady, Leon Edwards, Carlos Prates, Benoit vs. Darius
• Personal anecdotes: SEMA, burnout wars, travel, parenting, comedy shows
• Short news segments and viral clips (train, Keanu fan, locker-room controversy, extreme divorce reason)
• Sponsor and promo reads throughout the episode (Chime, Bubs Naturals, DraftKings, Magic Mind, PAKA, TrueWork, Progressive, Pluto TV, etc.)

Fight-by-fight breakdown (high-level)

• Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena (JDM)

  • Framing: very classic striker vs. elite wrestler matchup.
  • Take: Makhachev will try to impose grappling; JDM is a very good boxer and hard to take down, but may struggle if Makhachev can control him on the mat.
  • Note: Makhachev’s striking is better than Khabib’s but his grappling/pressure is the main danger.

• Valentina Shevchenko vs. Zhang Weili

  • Hosts debate the pick; one host strongly favors Zhang Weili (the “robot / beast”) and offers a $1,000 bet.
  • Key points: Shevchenko’s experience and striking pedigree vs. Zhang’s power, size and physicality. Host opinion: Weili has the edge.

• Bo Nickal vs. Rodolfo Vieira

  • Central controversy of the episode. Host (Schaub) is highly critical of any plan where Bo stands and trades for 15 minutes.
  • Rodolfo Vieira: described as an elite jiu-jitsu multiple-time world champion, heavy top pressure takedowns — a dangerous matchup if he gets Bo to the mat.
  • Take: Bo should lean heavily into wrestling/top pressure (what made him the outlier) rather than trying to prove himself as a striker. Hosts warn his coaches: “fire the coaches” if they plan to gameplan for scraps instead of wrestling.
  • Prediction/stance: If Bo plays patty-cake striking, the host will “get off the Bo Nickal train.” If he wrestles and dominates, he can continue the run.

• Other fights mentioned

  • Sean Brady: seen as a contender — a win could put him into title contention.
  • Leon Edwards vs. Carlos Prates: host worries Edwards may struggle vs. a forward pressure grappler/striker.
  • Benoit Saint-Denis vs. Darius: called a flip-coin fight; both guys trade aggressiveness and both are hittable.

Notable opinions & quotes

• “If you give me 15 minutes of a shitty amateur striking match, I'm off the Bo Nickal train.” — host frustration about Bo’s striking-focused approach.
• “Fire your coaches.” — repeated call for Bo to change coaching emphasis toward wrestling.
• On Makhachev: “I don’t think about striking when I think about him — he’s a wrestler.”
• Betting heat: host willing to bet $1,000 Shevchenko vs. Weili.

Other segments and recurring bits

• Long sponsor messages and readouts: Chime, Bubs Naturals collagen, DraftKings Pick 6, McDonald’s sauce promo, ADT, PAKA alpaca hoodies, TrueWork, Progressive, Pluto TV, Magic Mind.
• Personal/entertaining stories: SEMA show attendance (cars/burnout wars), monster truck noise woes, buying/giving away a rifle, kids' sports and parenting anecdotes, aging and recovery (collagen pitch), touring & comedy life (mentions of Dan Soder, Jim Norton, Big Jay Oakerson, Tim Pool).
• Viral / news clip reactions: bizarre divorce claim (size being the reason), alleged kidnapping/sex-work story in Houston, Gold’s Gym transgender locker-room controversy, Keanu Reeves fan incident, train vs. car passenger clips, Ben Askren rehab/wrestling recovery footage.

Actionable takeaways / recommendations (for fans)

• If you’re betting or watching:
  • Consider the stylistic matchups: wrestlers like Makhachev and Vieira change fights if they can control takedowns/top pressure.
  • Be cautious about Bo Nickal’s approach: many expect him to prioritize wrestling — if he stands and trades, the hosts expect a big problem.
• For Bo Nickal (hosts’ advice):
  • Emphasize wrestling and top control; don’t try to become an elite striker overnight.
  • Re-evaluate coaching and camp emphasis if the plan is to spend rounds striking safely.
• For viewers interested in promotion deals: the episode contains multiple sponsor offers (Bubs Naturals, DraftKings, MagicMind, PAKA, TrueWork) — check the episode description for codes.

Sponsors / promotions mentioned

• Chime (banking)
• McDonald’s (Buffalo Ranch sauce)
• ADT (DIY home security)
• Bubs Naturals (collagen peptides) — promo code mentioned
• DraftKings Pick 6 — promo/code for new customers
• MagicMind (focus shots)
• PAKA (alpaca hoodies & socks)
• Progressive Insurance
• TrueWork (workwear)
• Pluto TV

Final notes

• Tone: episode blends sharp fight analysis with humor, tangents, and strong personal takes — especially from Brendan Schaub about Bo Nickal’s development and coaching.
• If you want the short version: big UFC card preview, contentious stance that Bo Nickal must wrestle or risk derailing his trajectory, Makhachev vs. JDM is striker vs. grappler chess, Shevchenko vs. Weili is a toss-up with a host betting heavily on Weili. The rest of the episode mixes travel stories, news hot takes and sponsor plugs.