# McGregor Returns... But Everyone's Ignoring This | TFATK Ep. 1203

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Podcast: [The Fighter & The Kid](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid-887133)
Published: 2026-07-09T09:00:00+00:00
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Conor McGregor is officially back, and the conversation around his UFC return against Max Holloway has never been bigger. On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen break down the biggest talking points heading into one of the most anticipated fights of the year. From McGregor's long layoff and the media coverage surrounding his return to whether fans should separate the fighter from the controversy, the guys dive into one of the most debated topics in MMA. They also discuss the Fighters Only MMA Awards, Bryan's upcoming appearance in Las Vegas, Paddy Pimblett's redemption fight, Robert Whittaker's return, Gable Steveson's UFC debut, and why this card could shape the future of the lightweight division. Outside the Octagon, Brendan and Bryan get into World Cup predictions, why France continues to dominate international soccer, and a fascinating conversation about youth sports, parenting, football culture in Texas, and what it really takes to develop elite athletes. DraftKings - New DraftKings customers, sign up with code FIGHTER spend five bucks to get two hundred in rewards within 21 days. That's code FIGHTER. O'Reilly - https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER 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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