In this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen break down one of the biggest conversations happening in MMA right now: the ongoing situation surrounding Jon Jones, the UFC heavyweight division, and the growing pressure for a fight with interim champion Tom Aspinall. The guys discuss why the fight fans want may not happen anytime soon and what role Dana White and the UFC could play in the situation. They also talk about fighter contracts, leverage inside the organization, and how the landscape of MMA has changed with fighters finding opportunities outside the UFC. The conversation expands to other major names in combat sports including Conor McGregor, Francis Ngannou, and Nate Diaz, and how crossover fights and new promotions are shifting the balance of power in MMA. If you follow UFC news, MMA controversies, and fight breakdowns, this episode covers the biggest stories happening in combat sports right now. Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatk Progressive - Visit https://www.progressive.com/ after this episode to see if you could save. O'Reilly Auto Parts - https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER For more The Fighter and The Kid visit: http://www.fatkz.com/ Brendan's Tour Dates: https://www.fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates/ Bryan’s Tour Dates: https://www.bryancallen.com Follow Brendan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/brendanschaub Instagram https://instagram.com/brendanschaub Thicccboy YT https://youtube.com/c/thicccboy Follow Bryan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bryancallen Instagram https://instagram.com/bryancallen “Best Of” series, new episodes drop every Monday https://youtu.be/LqB7FOkLwqs TFATK Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohZMReM1dQ5BMeYOlr71mA The Fighter and The Kid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefighterandthekid/ Listen to The Fighter and The Kid on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fighterandthekid Subscribe to The Fighter and The Kid on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid/id706421907?mt=2 #UFC #MMA #JonJones #TomAspinall #DanaWhite #ConorMcGregor #FrancisNgannou #NateDiaz #UFCNews #MMANews #CombatSports #BrendanSchaub #thefighterandthekid Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:20 Thunderstorm 3:30 Lightning stats 8:40 Yamanaka Factors (age reversing) 15:00 Skincare & Women with facial hair 18:30 Nose surgery 20:00 Young Bryan 27:40 Bryan & Brendan Kelsey Grammer (Frasier) stories 34:00 Scary movies 40:19 Current Events 40:20 Malibufitmaxx (Lee Markham) controversy 52:23 Ronda Rousey criticism on UFC pay 1:08:48 Nicole Curtis (HGTV) on Breakfast Club 1:12:00 Jorge Masvidal & Ben Askren become friends 1:12:40 Vegan woman steals fishing pole 1:13:57 LA Marathon controversy

Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen break down the biggest MMA stories this week. In this episode of The Fighter and The Kid: • Jon Jones possibly never fighting again • The truth about the UFC White House card • Why the UFC is struggling to make big fights • Charles Oliveira vs Max Holloway BMF title debate • Conor McGregor potential matchups • Why UFC star power may be declining Plus current events, viral internet clips, and more. Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatk Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/fighter Progressive - Visit https://www.progressive.com/ after this episode to see if you could save. O'Reilly Auto Parts - https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER For more The Fighter and The Kid visit: http://www.fatkz.com/ #TFATK #UFC #JonJones #BrendanSchaub #BryanCallen Brendan's Tour Dates: https://www.fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates/ Bryan’s Tour Dates: https://www.bryancallen.com Follow Brendan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/brendanschaub Instagram https://instagram.com/brendanschaub Thicccboy YT https://youtube.com/c/thicccboy Follow Bryan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bryancallen Instagram https://instagram.com/bryancallen “Best Of” series, new episodes drop every Monday https://youtu.be/LqB7FOkLwqs TFATK Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohZMReM1dQ5BMeYOlr71mA The Fighter and The Kid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefighterandthekid/ Listen to The Fighter and The Kid on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fighterandthekid Subscribe to The Fighter and The Kid on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid/id706421907?mt=2 Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:20 Bryan recaps his Denver trip 3:00 Brendan recaps shooting a show for Calvo Motorsports 11:10 UFC 326 recap 16:25 UFC White House card lineup 18:00 UFC and Jon Jones falling out 36:35 Current Events

The guys dive into the latest debate around UFC drug testing and why Conor McGregor always seems to top the list of the most tested fighters. They also get into: • Why Dagestani fighters rarely appear on the testing lists • Padres vs Dodgers rivalry and Petco Park • Megan Fox and celebrity culture • Hollywood, Elliot Page and the Umbrella Academy • Nightlife stories and bodybuilding culture A wide-ranging episode of The Fighter and The Kid. Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatk Truewerk - Don't let cheap gear slow you down this winter. Upgrade your day with workwear built like it matters. Get 15% off your first order at https://truewerk.com/ with code fighter Progressive - Visit https://www.progressive.com/ after this episode to see if you could save. O'Reilly Auto Parts - https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER For more The Fighter and The Kid visit: http://www.fatkz.com/ Brendan's Tour Dates: https://www.fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates/ Bryan’s Tour Dates: https://www.bryancallen.com Follow Brendan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/brendanschaub Instagram https://instagram.com/brendanschaub Thicccboy YT https://youtube.com/c/thicccboy Follow Bryan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bryancallen Instagram https://instagram.com/bryancallen “Best Of” series, new episodes drop every Monday https://youtu.be/LqB7FOkLwqs TFATK Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohZMReM1dQ5BMeYOlr71mA The Fighter and The Kid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefighterandthekid/ Listen to The Fighter and The Kid on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fighterandthekid Subscribe to The Fighter and The Kid on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid/id706421907?mt=2 Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:20 Leche de padre 2:10 Megan Fox's new tail piece 9:26 Eye color surgery 13:55 Most athletic gingers 17:03 Floyd Mayweather's upcoming match ups 20:20 Big D Bandits 21:30 Bryan's feet 24:00 Jon Lovitz stories 28:30 Nick gets mistaken for a comedian 35:00 Eliott and Ellen Page 38:20 Hugh Jackman jacked 44:25 UFC 326 predictions 53:50 Georgio Poullas wants to fight Arman Tsarukyan 1:04:39 TRT in MMA? 1:11:40 Current Events

On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid the guys dive into: – Iran & Israel tensions – Are we heading into another forever war? – The military industrial complex – Mossad vs CIA intelligence – Media narratives & political motives – The Austin mass shooting – Has America learned anything from Iraq and Afghanistan? Is this different… Or are we watching history repeat itself? Drop your thoughts below. #TFATK #TheFighterAndTheKid #Iran #Israel #Politics #Podcast Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatk QUO - Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://quo.com/FIGHTER Progressive - Visit https://www.progressive.com/ after this episode to see if you could save. O'Reilly Auto Parts - https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER For more The Fighter and The Kid visit: http://www.fatkz.com/ Brendan's Tour Dates: https://www.fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates/ Bryan’s Tour Dates: https://www.bryancallen.com Follow Brendan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/brendanschaub Instagram https://instagram.com/brendanschaub Thicccboy YT https://youtube.com/c/thicccboy Follow Bryan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bryancallen Instagram https://instagram.com/bryancallen “Best Of” series, new episodes drop every Monday https://youtu.be/LqB7FOkLwqs TFATK Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohZMReM1dQ5BMeYOlr71mA The Fighter and The Kid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefighterandthekid/ Listen to The Fighter and The Kid on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fighterandthekid Subscribe to The Fighter and The Kid on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid/id706421907?mt=2 Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:10 Weekend recap 3:30 Performing comedy for old folks 4:20 Nick reminiscing on older shows 13:40 Property tax 22:30 Beautiful Iranian women 30:10 Meeting shady characters 55:55 Current Events 55:58 Shia LeBeouf interview 1:02:50 Jim Carrey's face 1:09:45 RAF fight 1:19:14 UFC White House card

The Fighter and The Kid is back. Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen break down the Dan Hooker side piece scandal, leaked texts, and UFC drama that has the internet talking. Is it real or fake? We react to the receipts. We also dive into: – The Mexican cartel kingpin allegedly caught through an OnlyFans model – Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano rumors – Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao on Netflix – Winter Olympics “white people sports” debate – Tourette’s controversy at the BAFTAs – Cardi B and BBL culture From UFC gossip to cartel chaos, this episode is wild. tGet this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatk O'Reilly Auto Parts - https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER #TFATK #BrendanSchaub #BryanCallen #DanHooker #UFC For more The Fighter and The Kid visit: http://www.fatkz.com/ Brendan's Tour Dates: https://www.fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates/ Bryan’s Tour Dates: https://www.bryancallen.com Follow Brendan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/brendanschaub Instagram https://instagram.com/brendanschaub Thicccboy YT https://youtube.com/c/thicccboy Follow Bryan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bryancallen Instagram https://instagram.com/bryancallen “Best Of” series, new episodes drop every Monday https://youtu.be/LqB7FOkLwqs TFATK Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohZMReM1dQ5BMeYOlr71mA The Fighter and The Kid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefighterandthekid/ Listen to The Fighter and The Kid on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fighterandthekid Subscribe to The Fighter and The Kid on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid/id706421907?mt=2 Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:20 Adjusting to Texas 2:00 Bryan pole vaulting 3:20 Olympics 7:43 Cartel unrest and OF girl 22:00 Dan Hooker controversy 34:25 Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano 38:20 Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 41:20 Current Events 41:36 Tourettes activist backlash 48:50 Cardi B's wagon 53:40 Kelly Osbourne's face 55:00 Neckzilla 57:40 Facelifts in Vietnam 1:01:08 Aries Spears on 50 cent 1:03:15 Dean the Great vs Sean O'Malley 1:05:38 Andre Smaev 27yr old jacked non-bodybuilder 1:09:03 Gavin Newsome SAT score

Nick Simmons (@notnicksimmons) joins TFATK as third mic for one of the most chaotic episodes yet. We break down: Why certain Winter Olympic sports make zero sense Double Luge madness Ozempic vs peptides Steroids in baseball’s golden era Strongman genetics and giant lifespans Gym culture, lifting, and performance debates Follow Nick Simmons: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MrNickCallas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnicksimmons/ Let us know — what Olympic sport should NOT exist? Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatk Good Chop - Go to https://goodchop.com/podcast and use code 50fighter to get $50 off plus free shipping on your first order. That's $50 off plus free shipping at https://goodchop.com/podcast, code 50fighter. Truewerk - Don't let cheap gear slow you down this winter. Upgrade your day with workwear built like it matters. Get 15% off your first order at https://truewerk.com/ with code fighter O'Reilly Auto Parts - https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER Mars Men - For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at https://mengotomars.com/. That’s https://mengotomars.com/ for 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. #TFATK #WinterOlympics #ComedyPodcast #BrendanSchaub #BryanCallen #sportsrant For more The Fighter and The Kid visit: http://www.fatkz.com/ Brendan's Tour Dates: https://www.fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates/ Bryan’s Tour Dates: https://www.bryancallen.com Follow Brendan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/brendanschaub Instagram https://instagram.com/brendanschaub Thicccboy YT https://youtube.com/c/thicccboy Follow Bryan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bryancallen Instagram https://instagram.com/bryancallen “Best Of” series, new episodes drop every Monday https://youtu.be/LqB7FOkLwqs TFATK Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohZMReM1dQ5BMeYOlr71mA The Fighter and The Kid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefighterandthekid/ Listen to The Fighter and The Kid on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fighterandthekid Subscribe to The Fighter and The Kid on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid/id706421907?mt=2 Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:15 Bryan recaps the Bahamas 2:40 Dov Davidoff 5:00 How people treat celebrities in NY vs LA 7:30 Mike Israetel 10:25 Pete Hegseth 16:20 Winter Olympics 17:34 Double Luge 24:24 Brendan recaps Florida 30:40 Fabio 54:05 Baseball glory days 1:13:17 Current Events

In this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, the guys discuss the ongoing kidnapping case, media coverage inconsistencies, and the growing public skepticism around powerful institutions. They break down: The strange details in the case Questions about how media is handling it Public frustration around elite accountability Tesla vs Rivian debate Austin car modification laws Youth sports intensity Cain Velasquez release When information moves this fast… where do you find the truth? Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatk Hollow Socks - For a limited time, Hollow Socks is having a Buy 3, Get 3 Free Sale. Head to http://hollowsocks.com/ today to check it out. O'Reilly Auto Parts - https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER QUO - Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://quo.com/FIGHTER . Stash - Go to https://get.stash.com/fighter to see how you can receive TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. #TFATK #Podcast #MediaDiscussion #CurrentEvents #Tesla #comedypodcast For more The Fighter and The Kid visit: http://www.fatkz.com/ Brendan's Tour Dates: https://www.fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates/ Bryan’s Tour Dates: https://www.bryancallen.com Follow Brendan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/brendanschaub Instagram https://instagram.com/brendanschaub Thicccboy YT https://youtube.com/c/thicccboy Follow Bryan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bryancallen Instagram https://instagram.com/bryancallen “Best Of” series, new episodes drop every Monday https://youtu.be/LqB7FOkLwqs TFATK Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohZMReM1dQ5BMeYOlr71mA The Fighter and The Kid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefighterandthekid/ Listen to The Fighter and The Kid on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fighterandthekid Subscribe to The Fighter and The Kid on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid/id706421907?mt=2 Chapters 00:00 Intro Guthrie update 11:40 Joanna goes in for surgery 14:14 Cool umpire 15:09 Dads vs wives taking care of kids 16:40 New studio news 17:30 Chin's weekend 20:50 Chin wants an EV truck 30:48 Curren Events 40:00 Cain Velasquez freed 40:47 New Savannah Guthrie video 48:00 ESPN ranked every sport on difficulty 53:12 Nicole Curtis Rehab Addict slur 59:15 Fedor doing muscle ups 1:00:00 Michael Jordan controversy 1:00:45 James Van Der Beek passing

On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen dive into the idea that major headlines might not always be what they seem. From the latest Epstein file developments to the strange dominance of certain crime stories in the news cycle, the guys debate whether media narratives are steering public attention away from bigger issues. They question who benefits from distraction, why some stories explode while others disappear, and whether the public is being guided toward outrage instead of clarity. The conversation also touches on the rise of gambling culture, political The Fighter and The Kid TFATK Brendan Schaub Bryan Callen media distraction media narrative manipulation political corruption news cycle Epstein files update gambling epidemic media bias current events podcast conspiracy discussion trending headlines plays, elite hypocrisy, and how modern media shapes perception more than ever. It’s a wide-ranging discussion about attention, power, and the stories that dominate the cycle. Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatk FATK #TheFighterAndTheKid #BrendanSchaub #BryanCallen #MediaNarrative #Distraction #CurrentEvents #Podcast #NewsDiscussion #TrendingTopics #PoliticalTalk For more The Fighter and The Kid visit: http://www.fatkz.com/ Brendan's Tour Dates: https://www.fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates/ Bryan’s Tour Dates: https://www.bryancallen.com Follow Brendan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/brendanschaub Instagram https://instagram.com/brendanschaub Thicccboy YT https://youtube.com/c/thicccboy Follow Bryan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bryancallen Instagram https://instagram.com/bryancallen “Best Of” series, new episodes drop every Monday https://youtu.be/LqB7FOkLwqs TFATK Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohZMReM1dQ5BMeYOlr71mA The Fighter and The Kid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefighterandthekid/ Listen to The Fighter and The Kid on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fighterandthekid Subscribe to The Fighter and The Kid on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid/id706421907?mt=2 Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:20 Bryan' dresses well for his son 00:58 Brendan's unlucky streak 8:20 Cars that are unreliable vs reliable 13:37 Nancy Guthrie update 19:20 Trump calling out Epstein 48:00 Gigolo murder 58:55 Current Events