Brendan Schaub responds after umpire ejects him from son’s Little League baseball game

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Stand-up comedian and podcast host, Brendan Schaub, has been receiving criticism on social media following his ejection from his son’s Little League baseball match during the weekend by a referee.

Brendan Schaub previously excelled as a mixed martial artist, delved into comedy as a stand-up performer, and now oversees his personal podcast titled “The Fighter and the Kid”. He’s not just any dad, but a father to two boys, with one actively participating in Little League baseball.

Schaub openly expresses his pride over his son’s performances by sharing updates on social media platforms such as Instagram, however, his role as a coach during one of his child’s weekend matches has led to criticism from some people.

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Brendan Schaub reacts after getting booted out of Little League baseball game

During the weekend of May 17th, Schaub went to watch one of his son’s sports events. Videos from the match were later shared online, depicting a youthful athlete making a slide into home base.

Nevertheless, the umpire ruled that he wasn’t considered safe, which pleased the other team greatly. On the contrary, Schaub became angry and argued with the official, calling his decision “poor quality.

Immediately, the ump threw him out of the game, employing his whole figure to signal the decision. Schaub looked taken aback, approaching the referee to inquire, “Was I expelled for stating that the call was unfair?

In response to that comment, the umpire said something like “That’s even more so,” and Schaub retorted with “Leave me alone!” or simply “Go away!

The incident quickly gained widespread attention among MMA enthusiasts, leading to a strong wave of criticism towards Schaub due to his response to the referee’s decision. Meanwhile, Schaub himself has openly acknowledged that he places significant importance in his son’s sports, often discussing this topic extensively on his podcast.

On May 18th, Schaub appeared unfazed by the online reaction, as he responded with a post on Instagram.

The child was okay,” he commented with a shrug emoji. “It seems like a really quiet day in MMA if this is front-page news. To top it off, I was the third coach ejected today by the referee. All I did was remark that the call was poor. It’s the playoffs, for heaven’s sake.

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Responses towards Schaub have primarily been critical, as one YouTube user commented, “On a podcast, he labeled young kids as overweight and foolish. People like him shouldn’t be allowed to attend games.

On his podcast, Schaub has been known to make controversial comments about other children in his son’s baseball league. In one episode, he said to his son something like, “If this kid who seems slower and heavier than others manages to get a hit off you, then maybe this sport isn’t for you.

The fellow sure acts like a tough guy, constantly picking on others. Notice how he struts over to intimidate the referee,” someone commented instead.

Nevertheless, the majority of comments on Schaub’s post express approval, with one individual saying: “It’s hardly possible for a man to be enthusiastic in today’s world! Well done. I’d prefer this over a father being absorbed by his phone throughout, oblivious to the score of his child’s baseball game.

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2025-05-19 21:48