# Fan Questions: Brendan Schaub Explains Why Conor McGregor CAN’T Lose

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Podcast: [The Big Brown Breakdown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-brown-breakdown-222419)
Published: 2026-06-28T14:50:00+00:00
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Brendan Schaub answers fan questions on this episode of Big Brown Breakdown and breaks down the massive pressure surrounding Conor McGregor’s UFC return against Max Holloway. Schaub talks about why this fight is the most important fight of Conor’s career, why the UFC may be delaying Conor’s second fight, and what happens if McGregor doesn’t look like himself after such a long layoff. The episode also covers: Max Holloway moving up in weight Islam Makhachev and the welterweight division Justin Gaethje proving doubters wrong Alex Pereira’s heavyweight strategy BJ Penn and three-division champ discussions Kimbo Slice stories UFC matchmaking and contract politics Featuring breakdowns and reactions involving: Conor McGregor, Max Holloway, Islam Makhachev, Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira, Robert Whittaker, Paddy Pimblett, Ilia Topuria, Leon Edwards, Belal Muhammad, Ian Machado Garry and more. 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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