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Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen return with another episode of The Fighter and The Kid, breaking down the biggest stories in MMA and beyond.
This episode dives into the growing conversation surrounding Ian Machado Garry's recent media appearances ahead of his fight with Islam Makhachev. Brendan explains why he believes Garry's interviews are hurting his public image despite being one of the UFC's most talented fighters.
The guys also discuss Conor McGregor's latest injury updates, whether fans should believe he'll return to the Octagon, potential comeback opponents, and what the future holds for one of the biggest stars in combat sports.
Other topics include life after Los Angeles, Texas living, youth football safety, bull riding, jiu-jitsu, recovery, peptides, health optimization, and plenty of classic TFATK banter.
If you're a fan of UFC news, MMA analysis, Brendan Schaub, Bryan Callen, and combat sports discussions, this episode has plenty to unpack.
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"Schaub & Callen Don't Hold Back on Ian Garry, McGregor & UFC Drama | TFATK Ep. 1208" is an episode of The Fighter & The Kid. Runtime 1 hr 4 min. Published July 28, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.