# Conor McGregor Is Back... And He Looks Different | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 517 LIVE

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Podcast: [The Big Brown Breakdown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-brown-breakdown-222419)
Published: 2026-07-09T19:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Brendan Schaub previews UFC 329 and explains why he believes Conor McGregor is finally back. After nearly five years away from the Octagon, Brendan breaks down Conor's mindset, his preparation, why this training camp feels different, and why this could become the greatest comeback in UFC history.  Brendan also gives his official UFC 329 predictions, including Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett vs Benoît Saint Denis, Cory Sandhagen, Gable Steveson, Robert Whittaker, Bobby Green vs Terrance McKinney, and more. Plus, he reacts to UFC media day, Conor's renewed focus, John Kavanagh's comments, and why the sport is simply bigger when Conor McGregor is fighting.  DraftKings - New DraftKings customers, sign up with code SCHAUBSHOW spend five bucks to get two hundred in rewards within 21 days. That's code SCHAUBSHOW. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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