Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Fighter and The Kid break down the latest UFC headlines, including major questions surrounding Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return to the Octagon. With only one win in the last decade, is McGregor still a real contender—or is the comeback more hype than reality?
The guys also dive into potential matchups involving Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards, and what makes sense for the UFC right now. Should Masvidal return against a top contender, or take a legacy fight instead?
Plus, a wild story about a UFC fighter spending months in a Mexican prison after a simple mistake at the border—and how connections inside helped him survive.
Other topics include testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), fighter longevity, and how the fight game has changed.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:18 - Father Time & Feeling Sick on the Road
01:45 – The Reality of Testosterone (TRT) Side Effects
04:03 – Texas Youth Football Culture & Heat Safety
11:00 – Football Stories & Travel Costs to Hawaii
16:30 – Intense Surfing Story & Confrontation
19:30 – UFC Fighter Jailed in Mexico
23:00 – UFC Matchmaking Talk Begins
25:30 – Jorge Masvidal Return & Fight Options
27:30 – Conor McGregor Comeback Debate
31:30 – McGregor Record, Layoffs & UFC Business
36:00 – Ruby Rose and Katy Perry
43:30 – Will Smith and August Alsina
50:00 – Viral Clips & Cultural Commentary
The Fighter and The Kid break down the latest UFC headlines, including major questions surrounding Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return to the Octagon. With only one win in the last decade, is McGregor still a real contender—or is the comeback more hype than reality?
The guys also dive into potential matchups involving Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards, and what makes sense for the UFC right now. Should Masvidal return against a top contender, or take a legacy fight instead?
Plus, a wild story about a UFC fighter spending months in a Mexican prison after a simple mistake at the border—and how connections inside helped him survive.
Other topics include testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), fighter longevity, and how the fight game has changed.
Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at patreon.com/tfatk
1800Flowers.com - Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th and bouquets are selling out fast. Trust me, don't wait. To claim your Double Roses offer before they're gone, visit 1800flowers.com/tftk. That’s 1800flowers.com/tftk. 1800flowers.com/tftk.
VanMan - Give your eyes the care they actually deserve. Go to http://vanman.shop/FIGHTER and use code FIGHTER for 15% off your first order. That's http://vanman.shop/FIGHTER and use code FIGHTER for 15% off your first order.
For more The Fighter and The Kid visit: fatkz.com
Brendan's Tour Dates: fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates
Bryan’s Tour Dates: bryancallen.com
Follow Brendan on social media:
twitter.com/brendanschaub
instagram.com/brendanschaub
Thicccboy YT
youtube.com/c/thicccboy
Follow Bryan on social media:
twitter.com/bryancallen
instagram.com/bryancallen
“Best Of” series, new episodes drop every Monday
youtu.be/LqB7FOkLwqs
TFATK Clips Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCohZMReM1dQ5BMeYOlr71mA
The Fighter and The Kid on Facebook:
facebook.com/thefighterandthekid
Listen to The Fighter and The Kid on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/fighterandthekid
Subscribe to The Fighter and The Kid on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid/id706421907?mt=2
#ConorMcGregor
#JorgeMasvidal
#LeonEdwards
#UFC
#MMA
#DanaWhite
#TFATK
#FightTalk
#UFCRumors
#MMANews
#CombatSports
#Podcast
#FightBreakdown
#mmacommunity
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:18 - Father Time & Feeling Sick on the Road
01:45 – The Reality of Testosterone (TRT) Side Effects
04:03 – Texas Youth Football Culture & Heat Safety
11:00 – Football Stories & Travel Costs to Hawaii
16:30 – Intense Surfing Story & Confrontation
19:30 – UFC Fighter Jailed in Mexico
23:00 – UFC Matchmaking Talk Begins
25:30 – Jorge Masvidal Return & Fight Options
27:30 – Conor McGregor Comeback Debate
31:30 – McGregor Record, Layoffs & UFC Business
36:00 – Ruby Rose and Katy Perry
43:30 – Will Smith and August Alsina
50:00 – Viral Clips & Cultural Commentary
