Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dricus Du Plessis proved once again why he's one of the toughest champions in the UFC, and Brendan Schaub believes the biggest takeaway isn't just the win over Kamaru Usman—it's how bright the future of the UFC really is.
On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen break down DDP vs. Usman, discuss whether Usman still has another title run left at welterweight, and explain why the next generation of UFC talent has them more excited than ever. From Tommy McMillen's breakout performance to rising prospects making waves across multiple divisions, Schaub says the UFC's future is "so bright you need shades."
The conversation also dives into Sean Strickland vs. Khamzat Chimaev rumors, Jordan Burroughs' upcoming grappling match, Colby Covington's wrestling credentials, Islam Makhachev comparisons, and why people underestimate the gap between elite MMA wrestling and Olympic-level wrestling.
Outside the Octagon, Bryan and Brendan discuss life in Los Angeles, homelessness, California politics, crocodiles vs. alligators, the FIFA Club World Cup, cricket's surprising global popularity, street fight videos, Mighty Mouse effortlessly submitting KSI, and much more.
If you enjoy UFC breakdowns, fight analysis, comedy, and behind-the-scenes MMA conversations, be sure to like, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro & LA vs Texas
01:30 California, homelessness & politics
03:45 UFC Fight Night recap
05:00 "The UFC Future Is Bright"
06:15 Tommy McMillen steals the show
08:20 DDP vs Kamaru Usman breakdown
15:00 Sean Strickland & Khamzat discussion
16:00 Colby Covington vs Arman wrestling debate
18:25 Shopify Ad
19:15 Crocodiles vs Alligators
24:10 Hitchhiking stories
25:45 FIFA Club World Cup discussion
31:00 More DDP vs Usman analysis
32:20 Jordan Burroughs vs Sean Brady debate
36:40 Gum sponsor break
38:00 Olympic wrestling vs MMA wrestling
41:30 Viral street fight breakdown
45:20 Mighty Mouse submits KSI
47:30 Why combat sports humble everyone
Dricus Du Plessis proved once again why he's one of the toughest champions in the UFC, and Brendan Schaub believes the biggest takeaway isn't just the win over Kamaru Usman—it's how bright the future of the UFC really is.
On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen break down DDP vs. Usman, discuss whether Usman still has another title run left at welterweight, and explain why the next generation of UFC talent has them more excited than ever. From Tommy McMillen's breakout performance to rising prospects making waves across multiple divisions, Schaub says the UFC's future is "so bright you need shades."
The conversation also dives into Sean Strickland vs. Khamzat Chimaev rumors, Jordan Burroughs' upcoming grappling match, Colby Covington's wrestling credentials, Islam Makhachev comparisons, and why people underestimate the gap between elite MMA wrestling and Olympic-level wrestling.
Outside the Octagon, Bryan and Brendan discuss life in Los Angeles, homelessness, California politics, crocodiles vs. alligators, the FIFA Club World Cup, cricket's surprising global popularity, street fight videos, Mighty Mouse effortlessly submitting KSI, and much more.
If you enjoy UFC breakdowns, fight analysis, comedy, and behind-the-scenes MMA conversations, be sure to like, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Larine - Right now, Larine is offering our listeners up to 50% off at buylarine.com/FATK
Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/fighter
O'Reilly - oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER
#TheFighterAndTheKid #UFC #DricusDuPlessis #KamaruUsman #MMA
Chapters
00:00 Intro & LA vs Texas
01:30 California, homelessness & politics
03:45 UFC Fight Night recap
05:00 "The UFC Future Is Bright"
06:15 Tommy McMillen steals the show
08:20 DDP vs Kamaru Usman breakdown
15:00 Sean Strickland & Khamzat discussion
16:00 Colby Covington vs Arman wrestling debate
18:25 Shopify Ad
19:15 Crocodiles vs Alligators
24:10 Hitchhiking stories
25:45 FIFA Club World Cup discussion
31:00 More DDP vs Usman analysis
32:20 Jordan Burroughs vs Sean Brady debate
36:40 Gum sponsor break
38:00 Olympic wrestling vs MMA wrestling
41:30 Viral street fight breakdown
45:20 Mighty Mouse submits KSI
47:30 Why combat sports humble everyone
